The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff UAPB marching band is still seeking help in raising $204,000 to send its crew to Washington, D.C., to march in President-elect Brarack Obama’s inauguration parade. The opportunity for the UAPB band to play in its first presidential inauguration parade was highlighted today in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Read MoreGerman Ambassador Speaks
The German ambassador to the United States Klaus Scharioth spoke today at the Clinton School about the importance of German transatlantic relations with the United States. Currently on a tour of U.S. southern state, Scharioth was named ambassador to the United States by Chancellor Angela Merkel in March 2006 after 30 years in the Foreign Service.
Read MoreClinton School Student Benkov to March
Clinton School student and AmeriCorps alumnae Carly Benkov will march in the 2009 Inaugural Parade on Tuesday in Washington D.C. Carly was among 150 past AmeriCorps members chosen to participate in the parade honoring President-elect Barack Obama.
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Read MoreRolle: A Real Student-Athlete
Rolle, who will speak at the Clinton School on March 2, today announced that he will postpone his NFL career for one year to study medical anthropology at Oxford. After the NFL, he plans to become a doctor. CLICK HERE for more.
Read MoreEarthquakes in Central Arkansas?
A small earthquake hit Clinton, Ark., (59 miles north of Little Rock) last week, joining a growing chorus of seismic activity in the Central Arkansas region since November.
Read MoreBack to School
The Clinton School River Market Campus hosted its first class this morning as Deans Skip Rutherford and Mike Hemphill kicked off their Professionalism in Public Service course.
Read MoreLanding Government Jobs
Politico.com has some great tips on landing government jobs during the Obama transition. The piece is written by Jamal Simmons, a former Clinton political appointee who worked for the DNC and the Obama campaign this year. His tips are directed at Obama campaign staffers but can be useful for anyone looking for work in the new administration
Read MoreField Service Conference Set
The Clinton School is hosting its first ever Field Service Conference to raise awareness for the service learning component of the school’s unique curriculum. Every year, the school and it’s students partner with a number of government and nonprofit organizations to complete for-credit public service projects. Thirty percent of the school’s curriculum is completed through these projects.
Read MoreHistory in Prints
Next time you visit the Clinton School for an event, check out the new display of election day newspapers from across the country and world. Our display cases are full of newspapers with headlines and photographs depicting Barack Obama’s historic victory.
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