In case you missed it, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette last week ran a feature story about the working homeless shelter Our House and the Clinton School’s impact there. Clinton School inaugural grad and current faculty member Joe Ballard did his final Capstone project with Our Hous
Read MoreCongrats, Christin Harper
We just got word that Clinton School grad Christin Harper has been hired as a senior policy analyst at the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS). Christin completed her Clinton School Capstone (final) project this year with DHS, where she worked on immigrant policy and planning
Read MoreQ&A with Dean Skip Rutherford
Q&A with DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD –
Q: What’s it like at the Clinton School during the summer?
A. While different from the traditional school year, it’s still a busy time. Our students are working on their summer international public service projects, and we’re working to make sure they’ve arrived safely in their respective locations on all six inhabited continents.
Read MoreStudents Witness History in Nepal
Three Clinton School students — Julie West, Carly Benkov and Molly Brunkow — are completing their International Public Service Projects in Nepal where the country’s Constituent Assembly voted yesterday to abolish the monarchy and declared Nepal a federal republic.
Read MoreNothing Personal, Just Politics
The Associated Press has a preview story on the late state Senator Vada Sheid’s book, “Nothing Personal, Just Politics,” which will be read tonight at the Clinton School. Click here for the article.
Read MoreClinton Library Looks to Future
Our nextdoor neighbor, the Clinton Presidential Library, launched a new brochure today to promote the “Billgrimage” tour of Clinton-related sites throughout Arkansas. Library director Terri Garner also discussed possible exhibit changes to freshen up the museum. Click here for an Associated Press story about possible changes. Here’s an excerpt:
Read MoreGovernor Beebe on Education
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe addressed the 2008 commencement ceremony for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts (ASMSA) Saturday in Hot Springs. In his remarks to the 112 graduates, the Governor said, “Education is a life long process that never stops. The opportunities for you and your skills have never been better.”
Read MoreIn Defense of Hillary Clinton
I am convinced Hillary Clinton meant no harm when she referred to Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination. While it may have been an unfortunate choice of words taken out of context, it’s clear she was referring to the June time period and pointing out that presidential primary campaigns can be lengthy.
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekend
The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are vivid reminders of the significance of Memorial Day, Monday’s federal holiday honoring the women and men who died in military service. In my opinion, there is no greater public service than military service and my thoughts on this holiday weekend are with those who are serving our country and their families who hope and pray daily for their safe return.
Read MoreGovernor to Participate in Reading at UACS
Governor Mike Beebe will be among the participants in a reading of “Nothing Personal, Just Politics,” the new autobiography of the late Vada Sheid, of Mountain Home, Ark., the first woman in her own right elected to the Arkansas House and the Arkansas Senate.
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