Here’s a rundown of events this week in the Clinton School Speaker Series:
“Why We Hate the Oil Companies: Straight Talk from an Energy Insider,” John Hofmeister
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– After stepping down as president of Shell Oil Co. in 2008, Hofmeister founded Citizens for Affordable Energy, a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit that promotes efficient, sustainable energy policy. He will discuss his new book, “Why We Hate the Oil Companies.”
“A Good Talk,” author Dan Menaker
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– Menaker will discuss his book, “A Good Talk,” which chronicles the origin of language and social talk and explains how good conversations work. Menaker argues the case for making good conversation in daily life.
“Carry the Rock: Race, Football and the Soul of an American City,” author Jay Jennings
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. (Sturgis Hall) *Book signing to follow
– A veteran sports writer and Little Rock native, Jennings will discuss his book, “Carry the Rock,” which follows the Little Rock Central High School football team on the 50th Anniversary of the school’s historic 1957 desegregation crisis.
*Reserve your seats by emailing publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu, or calling 501-683-5239.