- University News Archive - 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock /news-archive/tag/connor-donovan/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:00:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock grads, students join Clinton School of Public Service /news-archive/2017/08/22/ua-little-rock-grads-students-join-clinton-school-public-service/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:00:48 +0000 /news/?p=67683 ... 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock grads, students join Clinton School of Public Service]]> University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates and William H. Bowen Law School students are among the 43 new students entering the University of Arkansas Master of Public Service degree program this fall.听 The new Clinton School students include seven 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock graduates and three students who are earning a concurrent Juris Doctor degree at Bowen. This fall, the new Clinton School students will begin team-based public service projects with partner organizations in communities across Arkansas. In the classroom, the students will complete core courses in professionalism, social change, and conflict resolution. 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock graduates and Bowen students who will attend Clinton in the fall include Salina Adolph of Little Rock; Ganelle Blake of Little Rock; Megan Burrow of Hot Springs; Nathan Davis of Sherwood; Connor Donovan of Little Rock; Starre Haas of Little Rock; Mariella Hernandez of Guayaquil, Ecudor; John Jackson of Little Rock; Joseph Stepina of Coppell, Texas; and Allison Tschlemer of Dallas. The students include Connor Donovan, former Student Government Association president who earned the 2017 Whitbeck Memorial Award, the university鈥檚 top honor for a graduating senior. 鈥淚 was most attracted to the Clinton School program due to its emphasis on taking action,鈥 Donovan said. 鈥淣ot only will I be getting a world-class education in the classroom, but we will also be required to use the knowledge we gain to carry out meaningful service projects.鈥 Donovan said participating in opportunities like the Donaghey Scholars Program, Student Government Association, and Beta Gamma Sigma honor society gave him valuable experience needed for his next step in life. 鈥淚 feel absolutely confident that 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock has prepared me for postgraduate education at the Clinton School,鈥 Donovan said. 鈥The rigorous yet intellectually stimulating Donaghey Scholars Program prepared me to synthesize vast amounts of information and to develop solutions to challenges ranging from promoting environmental sustainability in the business sector to planning and developing cities in a way that minimizes marginalization of and maximizes benefits to all members of its community over time.鈥 During their time at the Clinton School, students will work on three public service projects: a team-based practicum project, an international public service project, and their final capstone project. 鈥淲e鈥檙e very proud to welcome the new Clinton School class. As the nation鈥檚 first to offer a Master of Public Service degree, we continue to attract individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and interests, but with a common purpose to uplift others,鈥 said Clinton School Dean James L. 鈥淪kip鈥 Rutherford III. 鈥淥ver the next two years, the public service projects these students will complete in Arkansas and throughout the world will have a significant positive impact.鈥 More information about the new Clinton School students:
  • Salina Adolph 鈥 A graduate of John Brown University with a degree in family and human services, Adolph is pursuing a concurrent Juris Doctor at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Bowen School of Law. Her work experience includes a clerkship at the Monterrey Law Firm. Additionally, Adolph planned and facilitated events, meetings, and discussions about multiculturalism at John Brown University. Her areas of public service interest include immigration law, multiculturalism, racial reconciliation, community development, and mental health.
  • Ganelle Blake听鈥 A graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in theatre arts and a master鈥檚 degree in secondary education, Blake boasts a variety of work experience. She is the owner and strategic consultant at The Giovanna Group and was a major gift officer at the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross. Her public service interests include fundraising and strategic planning.听
  • Megan Burrow 鈥 Burrow graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a degree in political science and a minor in secondary education. She worked in English education in the Republic of Georgia as a member of the Peace Corps. Burrow鈥檚 public service interests include education reform, civil rights, and social justice.
  • Nathan Davis 鈥 Davis is a graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a degree in philosophy and a minor in history. He served five years in the United States Coast Guard and has volunteered in numerous political campaigns. His public service areas of interest include Native American communities and encouraging engagement in the political process.
  • Connor Donovan 鈥 Donovan graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a degree in international business with a Chinese concentration. In addition to being voted Student Government Association president as a senior, Donovan was named the Whitbeck Memorial Award winner in May 2017 as the university鈥檚 top graduating senior. He helped establish the Arkansas Association of Students, an organization representing student government associations for public universities and community colleges in Arkansas. His public service interests include international relations, educational equity, and strategic urban planning.
  • Starre Haas 鈥 Haas graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with degrees in finance and accounting. She is serving in leadership with the City Beautiful Commission of Little Rock 听and is the former president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association. Her volunteer experience includes time as a team member for the Food for Good program. Haas鈥 areas of public service interest include urban planning and development, social justice, civil rights, and youth empowerment.
  • Mariella Hernandez 鈥 A graduate of 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, Hernandez earned her bachelor鈥檚 degree in international studies with a minor in philosophy and religious studies. In addition to her work as supervisor at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Office of Translation and Interpreting Services, she has served as an advocate for the Hispanic community in Arkansas for more than 15 years. Hernandez鈥檚 public service interests include the rights of children and women, public health, social justice, food and housing accessibility, and international affairs.
  • John Jackson 鈥 Jackson graduated from 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock with a degree in anthropology and is pursuing a concurrent master鈥檚 degree in public health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. A United States Marine Corps member, he participated in several humanitarian operations. Jackson also worked as an EMT-B/Medic providing field care and treatment to civilians and military personnel with the Arkansas Army National Guard. His areas of public service interest include international relations, access to healthcare, renewable energy, and access to safe drinking water.
  • Joseph Stepina 鈥 Stepina is a graduate of Hendrix College with a degree in politics and is currently pursuing a concurrent Juris Doctor at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. He has worked as a deputy court clerk in the Faulkner County Court District. Stepina鈥檚 public service interests include criminal justice reform, education, and social justice.
  • Allison Tschiemer 鈥 Tschiemer, who graduated from Hendrix College with a degree in history, is pursuing a concurrent Juris Doctor at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Bowen School of Law. She has worked with the Arkansas Municipal League, City Year of Little Rock, and Little Rock Parks and Recreation. Additionally, she served in Vinh Linh, Vietnam, while documenting the state of education, gender relations, and memories of the Vietnam War. Tschiemer鈥檚 public service interests include youth empowerment, education reform, historical representation, and reproductive rights.
]]> SGA President Connor Donovan named Whitbeck Award Winner /news-archive/2017/05/04/connor-donovan-whitbeck-award/ Thu, 04 May 2017 20:00:04 +0000 /news/?p=67077 ... SGA President Connor Donovan named Whitbeck Award Winner]]> A senior in high school, Donovan took the job to help support his family during a financially trying time. More than four years later, the Student Government Association president is returning to the Clinton Presidential Center for a very different purpose. Donovan, 22, of Little Rock, has been named the recipient of the 2017 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Whitbeck Memorial Award is the single greatest distinction the university annually bestows on a graduating student and comes with a $2,000 prize. Donovan will be honored for this award during the Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, at the Clinton Presidential Center Great Hall in Little Rock. After graduating from Little Rock Central High School in 2013, Donovan had already been accepted to another university. When the institution found out about his family鈥檚 financial situation, personnel notified Donovan that it would be very difficult for him to procure enough loans and financial aid for him to attend the university. He then unenrolled two weeks before the start of classes. Several years of personal and family obstacles, including health issues, a layoff, and a bankruptcy, brought Donovan and his family to a point where, despite all of his best efforts, he thought he couldn鈥檛 afford to attend a university. However, Donovan got a last-minute second chance at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 鈥淚 truly believe that education is one of the most powerful change agents we have as humans,鈥 Donovan said. 鈥淓veryone has a beautiful story, but it doesn鈥檛 have to dictate the future. Your future is limitless. You just have to go out and get involved and be the best you can.鈥 While it was too late for Donovan to apply for a scholarship during his freshman year, Donovan applied and was accepted into the prestigious Donaghey Scholars Program his sophomore year, which covered the cost of his education and a semester study abroad experience in China. 鈥淔rom a business perspective, we do a lot of commerce with China,鈥 he said. 鈥淭hey are one of the fastest growing countries in terms of gross domestic product. I knew it would set me apart to speak their language and interact with them.鈥 After studying abroad, he worked with a Tulane University professor to produce three peer-reviewed publications regarding public health and tropical medicine in China.
Student Government Association President Connor Donovan

Student Government Association President Connor Donovan

Donovan saw it as his duty as a student leader to make positive changes for his fellow students to enhance the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock experience. As a freshman senator for the Student Government Association, he founded the Trojan Spirit Committee to help build camaraderie through collaborative services and school spirit-related activities. This led to a competition to rewrite the lyrics for the university’s fight song, which hadn鈥檛 been changed since the 1930s. Following a successful campaign for Student Government Association president, Donovan built a strong foundation of inclusivity on his campaign platform, 鈥淢aking the Connection.鈥 He was the force behind the first SGA retreat, where more than 70 student leaders developed solutions to challenges faced by many students. Some of the initiatives that came from this retreat include a more inclusive homecoming court that is open to all students, regardless of gender; an open forum for students to discuss concerns regarding campus dining; and a 24-hour military appreciation walk set for fall 2017. 鈥The school invested a lot in my opportunities for growth, so I wanted to give back to the university that gave me so much,鈥 he said. 听 His commitment to scholarship is evident in his 3.97 grade point average and the rigorous curriculum required in the Donaghey Scholars Program, as well as his academic engagement outside the classroom. He will graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in international business with a Chinese concentration.
Connor Donovan relates his student experience during an announcement of a new partnership designed to benefit high school students from the Little Rock School District. Photos by Lonnie Timmons III/糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Communications.

Connor Donovan relates his student experience during an announcement of a new partnership designed to benefit high school students from the Little Rock School District. Photos by Lonnie Timmons III/糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Communications.

Building on a project through Donaghey coursework, he developed a Campus Aesthetics and Amenities Fee proposal that would enable students to have an official voice in decisions about new buildings and renovation projects on the campus. He also served on the Strategic Planning Task Force, where he helped plan the university鈥檚 goals, objectives, and strategies for the next five years. As the team coordinator, head of marketing, and lead author of a 30-page business plan for a bone regeneration technology in the Center for Integrative Nanotechnology Sciences, Donovan helped guide his team to becoming finalists in the Arkansas Governor’s Cup business plan competition. Donovan and a group of friends came together for the Be The Match organization to find bone marrow matches for people with leukemia. Bringing together numerous campus and community resources, they helped deliver one of the most successful swab donation drives ever conducted in Arkansas. He played a role in establishing the Arkansas Association of Students, an organization representing Student Government Associations for public universities and community colleges in Arkansas. He is currently leading efforts to write the new organization鈥檚 constitution. 听 Donovan plans to use his $2,000 prize money to pay off a loan from his freshman year of college, which will allow him to graduate debt free. In the fall, Donovan will begin a master鈥檚 program at the Clinton School of Public Service, where he has been awarded a full fellowship. 鈥淚 am a faith-based person, and I think I ended up right where I wanted to be,鈥 Donovan said. 鈥淚 have had a lot of wonderful experiences in college. There have been a lot of growth opportunities, and now I am ready to see what happens next.鈥 ]]> 糖心Vlog传媒LR Day on KATV /news-archive/2017/01/12/ualr-day-katv/ Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:58:14 +0000 /news/?p=66080 ... 糖心Vlog传媒LR Day on KATV]]> You can learn just about everything you need to know about enrolling in college at 糖心Vlog传媒LR if you tune in to KATV Channel 7 on Tuesday, Jan. 17.听 糖心Vlog传媒LR and KATV will host 糖心Vlog传媒LR Day to help inform Arkansans about higher educational opportunities. Five guests from 糖心Vlog传媒LR will be on the Good Morning Arkansas show from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday to discuss everything from how to get a four-year degree with little or no debt to scholarships and financial aid and special programs for military service members to fully online degrees. 鈥淭his is something new for 糖心Vlog传媒LR and for KATV,鈥 said Judy Williams, associate vice chancellor of communications for the university. 鈥淲e thought it would be a great service to Arkansans who want to start college for the first time, return to college to complete a degree, or get a graduate degree or certificate that will enhance their career goals.鈥 As a metropolitan university, 糖心Vlog传媒LR has more than 120 majors and programs offering degrees from associate鈥檚, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, doctoral, and certificates. The university last year awarded more than $17 million in scholarships. Guests on the 糖心Vlog传媒LR Day Good Morning Arkansas show will include 糖心Vlog传媒LR Chancellor Andrew Rogerson, Student Government Association President Connor Donovan, Military Student Success Director Kathy Oliverio, E-Learning Director Dr. David Montague, and Admissions Director Katie Young. 糖心Vlog传媒LR representatives will staff a call-in program at the station from 5 to 7 p.m. to answer questions about any topic concerning enrolling at 糖心Vlog传媒LR, including how to pay for college, scholarships, transferring to 糖心Vlog传媒LR, campus living, degree options, and more. The phone number will be 501.324.4357. If you are unable to watch the Good Morning Arkansas 糖心Vlog传媒LR Day live, you can record the show, or watch it . For more information about 糖心Vlog传媒LR programs, visit听 or ualr.edu.]]>