Barry McKuin, who served as a board member for 15 of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute’s 20 years of existence, passed away on the morning of February 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
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Dos Mujeres was on loan from Abby Rockefeller for the exhibition and remained in her personal collection until she gave it to her eldest child and only daughter, Abigail “Babs” Rockefeller Mauzé, who subsequently donated it to the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts in 1955.
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Winter is here, and Petit Jean State Park in Morrilton, Arkansas, is calling you to explore its frosty beauty and unique events.
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Facilitation goes beyond booking a venue for a workshop or meeting. It involves nurturing an environment designed to meet your needs.
Read MoreJoel Smith Leadership Award Winner: Austin Bond
Austin Bond, who marked his one-year anniversary with the Institute on November 13, was thankful for winning the Joel Smith Leadership Award. “I’m grateful to be here,” he said. “Having a great team to lead makes this possible.” His team echoed his sentiments during the award announcement, saying, “We are nothing without chef; he gives us purpose.”
Read More2023 Legacy Award Winner: LaDonna Cole
“The entire Institute has been going through a lot of changes, specifically regarding the implementation of Microsoft 365,” read one nomination. “We also started the Salesforce project last May, and throughout all this, LaDonna has been a bright, supportive light.”
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