Posted by DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD –
*I made plans to attend my first Clinton School kickball game Sunday to watch our team ( the SOB’s–Students of Bill) play. When I arrived at the field shortly after the game was to have started, I discovered that we had won by forfeit. Instead of watching us compete against another team, I took in a few minutes of an intra-squad scrimmage match
*Thanks to Harvell Howard, Viviane Rossi and Ali Turro for participating in a Clinton School forum at the national ProLiteracy convention held in Little Rock last week. Each did an outstanding job
*As part of the continuing efforts to “green” Sturgis Hall, new toilets are being installed in the school’s restrooms. While this may not sound very exciting, it’s important for each of us to do what we can to protect the environment. Little things, including efficient appliances and equipment, mean a lot–particularly in a building constructed in 1899.
*This week Clinton School student Jay Thompson, who is working to promote a United States Public Service Academy as part of his Capstone project, returns to Little Rock to introduce his boss, Chris Myers Asch who will be speaking here as part of our public program series on Tuesday. CLICK HERE for more on the program.
*Our Political Animals caucus (composed of second-year students) will meet Tuesday morning to project the Electoral College totals and to preview Tuesday night’s McCain-Obama debate in Nashville.
*I’m hoping to be in Helena this week where three of our students will be participating in an Arkansas DeltaMade marketplace as part of the Helena Blues Festival.
*Congratulations to second-year student James Mitchell, who arrived safely back in Tanzania where he will be working for the next several months with an orphanage as part of his Capstone project.
*Congrats to Director of Development Eric Wilson who was selected for the Leadership Little Rock program.
*There are some nice photos of students Beatrice Biira and Dimas Espinola in Sunday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette feature on the Clinton School Scholarship Luncheon.
October 5th, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - Politico.com writers Mike Allen and Jonathan Martin will visit the Clinton School tomorrow for a brownbag lunch and discussion about the 2008 presidential election. Their visit will be timely following tonight’s highly anticipated debate between vice presidential candidates Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Sarah Palin. CLICK HERE for an article previewing tonight’s debate co-written by Martin.
Tomorrow’s discussion is set for noon at Sturgis Hall. To RSVP for the event, email publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu.
October 2nd, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - Columbia University President Lee Bollinger spoke Tuesday at the Clinton School about freedom of the press in the 21st Century. Citing the rise of the Internet, Bollinger discussed the struggling newspaper business and the uncertainty of what newsgathering will look like in the 21st Century, among other topics. CLICK HERE to watch Bollinger’s speech.
Bollinger is the former president of the University of Michigan where he was involved in two landmark Supreme Court Cases in 2003 that dramatically altered affirmative action in college admissions. He is a well-known First Amendment scholar who made headlines in September 2007 when he invited Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad to speak at Columbia.
Lee Bollinger visits with audience members following his lecture.
October 2nd, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - After hosting Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and Clinton Center architect James Polshek today, the Clinton School will welcome ProLiteracy Worldwide CEO David Harvey tomorrow and Politico.com writers Mike Allen and Jonathan Martin on Friday.
CLICK HERE for the full October program schedule, including Jerry Springer, former Nixon White House counsel John Dean and geopolitical expert Parag Khana. To attend these events, email publicprograms@clintonschool.uasys.edu. If can’t attend but want to listen, watch past lectures online at www.clintonschoolspeakers.com.
October 1st, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - Tim Giattina and Idonia Trotter, who are both pursuing their joint Master of Public Service/Juris Doctorate degrees at the Clinton School and the UALR Bowen School of Law, made presenations today on their International Public Service Projects to a group of Law school students, faculty and staff.
After completing a year in the MPS program at the Clinton School, Tim traveled to China to work on corporate responsibility research in Shanghai and Idonia went to Belize where she worked fight sexual assault through the country’s legal system.
Two of the first students to pursue the joint MPS/JD degrees, both Tim and Idonia touted the advantages of earning both degrees through the program that allows shared elective credits between the two schools. CLICK HERE for more information on the joint MPS/JD degree.
Idonia Trotter discusses her trip to Belize at the UALR Bowen School of Law.
September 30th, 2008
Posted by student SARAH CLARK - Arkansas is officially nicknamed “The Natural State” and with good reason. Arkansas boasts a unique and pristine natural landscape that we as students had not gotten to experience fully – until this weekend.
Myself and seven other Clinton School students, as well as one student’s daughter, spent all day Saturday and Sunday in the Ozark National Forest enjoying what The Natural State has to offer. We met at school early Saturday morning and drove 2.5 hours north of Little Rock to our campsite at Buffalo Point. From there, we hiked the Indian Rock House Trail, passing by waterfalls and “natural bathtubs” and ending at a giant, beautiful rock cave that was once home to Native Americans. After finishing our hike, we went swimming in the Buffalo River, below the majestic limestone bluffs at Buffalo Point.
Saturday night we had a great time cooking and hanging out around a bonfire – some of us experiencing S’Mores for the first time. Then it was off to our tents for a night of sleep under the stars. The next morning we woke up early and canoed a lower section of the Buffalo River, a 9.5 mile stretch from Maumee to Dillards Ferry. The Buffalo River was the nation’s first to be designed a national river and, as a result, is one of few rivers in the United States without dams. Its clear, glasslike water meanders through towering limestone bluffs on its course to the White River.
The perfect fall-like weather only added to a perfect weekend. Two days of hiking, camping and canoeing in The Natural State was a great break from the classroom, and one that we won’t forget. If you have not yet experienced the natural side of Arkansas, we highly recommend it!
For more information:
Buffalo National River website: http://www.nps.gov/buff
Arkansas Tourism website: http://www.arkansas.com/
Indian Rock House Trail:
http://www.arkansas.com/outdoors/hiking/trail_detail.aspx?type=H&trail=Buffalo+National+River&owner=National+Park+Service
September 30th, 2008
Posted by student CHAD WILLIAMSON - Although we committed one to many errors, we still pulled out a crucial victory Sunday night against the Peppered Pedros. It came down to the last inning as we kicked in the bottom of the 6th. Ashley Davis started us off with a single and Nique Hall followed with a single of his own. Sarah Clark kicked into a fielder’s choice and was out at first while advancing both runners. John Memmer then kicked the game winning single, and from what I could see in the stands, Mr. Gee was proud of us. We play again next Sunday when we have a double-header (1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.). Come out and support the SOB’s…it’s free entertainment!
September 30th, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - Arkansas’s oldest living person and past Clinton School speaker Ruth Lincoln turns 111 tomorrow. Mrs. Lincoln will celebrate with a series of events including a helicopter ride and a family picnic. Two years ago, at age 109, Lincoln was a guest speaker at Clinton School where she told of her life that spans three centuries. CLICK HERE to watch a video of her Clinton School appearance.
September 29th, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - The Clinton School, along with more than 200,000 Americans, participated the ServiceNation “Day of Action” on Saturday in hopes of drawing more interest and attention to national service. The school helped host a booth at Worldfest on Saturday and ecnouraged Arkansans to sign a “Declaration of Service” to spend more time volunteering and promoting public service. City Year co-founder Alan Khazei has a rundown of the ServiceNation “Day of Action at the Huffington Post Web site:
* In Fife Lake, Michigan, an entire community completed a home renovation for terminal cancer patient Larry Dillon so his wife will be able to live in their dream home after he is gone.
* In Miami, Florida, volunteers rallied to clean up the beaches of Pelican Harbor Island, a critical pelican rookery and habitat that President Theodore Roosevelt declared as the first federal bird reservation.
* In Salt Lake, Utah, volunteers helped the Community Food Co-op distribute food to more than 6,000 residents.
* In Topeka, Kansas, volunteers spent the day reading to kids at the public library.
* In Gresham, Oregon, volunteers from dozens of churches worked with the city to organize a “Graffiti Wipeout.”
CLICK HERE for more.
September 29th, 2008
Posted by BEN BEAUMONT - The Clinton School is a cosponsor of the Arkansas Latino Summit which took place this weekend at the Clinton Presidential Center. Several students participated in forums and discussions surrounding the Arkansas Latino community. In fact, Clinton School student Alejandro Aviles was asked at the summit by KTHV Channel 11 to give his opinion on Friday’s presidential debate. CLICK HERE for coverage.
A special congratulations goes to Clinton School alumn Maricella Garcia for organizing the Latino Summit.
Latino Summit keynote speaker and United Farm Workers Union co-founder Dolores Huerta (second from left) poses with Clinton School students Ali Turro, Tezira Jamwa and Dimas Espinola.
September 29th, 2008
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