The October schedule for public programs at the Clinton School was released this week. CLICK HERE to see the schedule that includes 20 events featuring everyone from talkshow host Jerry Springer to former Nixon White House counsel John Dean and noted geopolitcal scholar Parag Kannah, author of “The Second World.”
Read MoreChildren of the Little Rock Nine Speak
In a panel discussion last week at the Clinton School, three children of the Little Rock Nine discussed their parents’ historic effort to integrate Little Rock Central High School in 1957. The panel discussion included Clinton School student Spirit Trickey-Rowan, daughter of Minnijean Brown Trickey; Jessica Green, daughter of Ernest Green and Rebecca Goodloe, daughter of Terrence Roberts.
Read MoreBeatrice’s Big Speech
Watch Beatrice Birra’s outstanding Clinton School Scholarship Luncheon speech on our Web site clintonschoolspeakers.com. CLICK HERE to watch.
Read MoreFundraiser a Big Success
Our second annual scholarship luncheon was a big success netting over $85,000. Clinton School student Beatrice Biira was the featured speaker and talked about her experiences growing up in Uganda. When she concluded, she received a standing ovation from the large crowd in attendance.
Read MoreNational Issues Discussed
Students and faculty members attended the National Issues Forum at the Clinton Library to discuss important public policy issues. All 12 Presidential Libraries are participating in the initiative, which is sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration
Read More9/11 Commission Staffer Speaks
Warren Bass, a national security expert and former staffer to the 9/11 Commission, spoke at the Clinton School yesterday about the lessons learned from 9/11 and the dangers of terrorists and nuclear weapons.
Read MoreA Day of Action
The Clinton School is partnering with ServiceNation to promote national service through a “Day of Action.” ServiceNation will have a booth at “Worldfest” this weekend at the Clinton Presidential Park. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to sign a “Declaration of Service,” endorsing a national service.
Read MoreServing Arkansas
A map in the lobby of Sturgis Hall marks all of the locations of the Clinton School Practicum (group) public service projects throughout Arkansas this year. The projects include helping establish a kitchen incubation facility for food service entrepreneurs in West Memphis; laying the groundwork for a community arts center in Newport
Read MoreThe Clinton Global Initiative
Ten Clinton School students will travel to New York City to serve as volunteers at the 4th annual Clinton Global Initiative beginning on Tuesday. For students Dan “Tina” Tian and Lukman Arsalan, the four-day event will mark the culmination of their International Public Service Project. Tina and Lukman spent their summer working with the Clinton Global Initiative staff in Midtown Manhattan.
Read MoreKickball Team Undefeated
We had another victorious day after beating the Bad News Beers 9-3 on Sunday. As in the games past, everyone made their special contribution, including fence-jumping grace by Dimas Espanola. Ali Turro and Sarah Clark made outstanding catches in left field, and Jonathan Dunkley was a last-minute addition to the lineup after putting together a bassinete for his new baby girl (4-day-old Isabella Marie).
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