February 2019

REBUILD
THE REP

Friends and patrons of the Arkansas Karen Rudolph, Anna Kimmell Mark Stodola, Randy Bynum Amy Westlake, Allyson Gattin, Stacey Sells,
Repertory Theatre gathered for the 2019 Nora Grace Gattin
Rebuild The Rep big reveal + season
announcement. Ruth Shepherd welcomed
guests with a fundraising update of
$875,000, which was generously
matched by the John & Robyn Horn
Foundation and the Windgate Foundation.
The new season continues The Rep’s
legacy of producing work of the
highest artistic standards.  The Arkansas
Repertory Theatre is the state’s largest
nonpro t professional theatre.

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Verda Davenport, James Bobo Linda Durden, Lola McClendon Kathryn Pryor, Carol Holiman, Ruth Shepherd Jackie Wiliams, Laura Martin

THE LINKS
JAZZ BRUNCH

Chairmen Gloria Richard-Davis and Lana, Kai, & Lee Nayles Donna Terrell, Gloria Richard-Davis Mary Louise Williams, Mary Hardin, Lillian Ross
Donna Terrell welcomed guests to
the Little Rock Marriott for a holiday
jazz brunch hosted by the Little Rock
Chapter of The Links Inc. Guests enjoyed
delightful fare + fellowship as well as
a silent auction and live entertainment
by G-Music Band. The afternoon
generated more than $100,000 for the
organization’s programs and scholarships.
The Links promotes educational, civic
and intercultural activities that enrich the
lives of members and the community.

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Nanci Armstrong, Brenda Stallings Michael Hutchinson, Lottie Shackelford Connie Curry, Gloria Love, Benecia Moore Gwen Zeigler, Trudy Redus
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UA LittLe Rock
LectURe

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Matthew Dean & Mary Kumpuris Skip & Billie Rutherford Andrew Rogerson, Matthew Desmond, Janessa Rogerson
Desmond visited UA Little Rock for the
Winthrop Rockefeller Distinguished
Lecture. Following the public lecture, a
private dinner was hosted by UA Little
Rock Chancellor Andrew Rogerson
and his wife Janessa at Trapnall Hall.
Desmond was awarded the 2017 Pulitzer
in nonfiction writing for Evicted: Poverty
and Profit in the American City, which
considers the impact of eviction on the
lives of the urban poor.

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Nathalie & Nate Coulter Jim Metzger, Christy Drale Maron Burton, Dorris Davis, Amy & Hugh Pollard Will Rockefeller, Lisenne Rockefeller

ECONOMICS AR
LUNCHEON

Guests gathered at the Clinton Library Melody Key, Marsha Masters Anne Martfeld, Michele Jackson, Nehemiah Laster, Phillip Carlock, Kayla Blacksher,
for the 2018 annual Economics Arkansas Rita Littrell Valerie Duckery, Makiya Harris
Bessie B. Moore Awards luncheon.
The program recognizes Arkansas
teachers for going “above and beyond”
by developing outstanding economic
and personal finance projects that are
integrated into the classroom. Attendees
enjoyed remarks from Galley Support
Innovations CEO Gina Radke. Fourteen
teachers were honored from all across
the state.

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Bob Hamilton, Gina Radke, Claudia Utley Tracy Floyd, Kristina Thrift Melanie Adams, Elizabeth McMichael, Amy Braswell, BJ Barrie, Rheachel Hendricks
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“Each year my firm hosts interns from Joy & Lester Matlock
UA Little Rock; several have remained with
my organization beyond graduation, and Joy - Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
we’ve helped others find employment in & Spanish (1996)
Little Rock. “ - Lester Matlock Lester - Private Wealth Advisor
Natural State Private Wealth Group CEO
College of Business Advisory Council Member

Photography by Benjamin Krain

Why UA Little Rock?

“As a child raised in a bi-cultural
household, I was shown at a young
age that the world went far beyond
Little Rock – globalism and multi-
culturalism are second-nature. UA
Little Rock only helped to enhance
and reinforce my world perspective.
My UA Little Rock experience brought
me a network that is hard to rival. I
know that if I need to meet someone
or make something happen, I can
start with a phone call to a fellow
alumni. The university offers a variety
of alumni resources - small business
assistance and research support, for
example - I’ve utilized these services
in my professional roles.”

Affordable and relevant, a great
metropolitan university is critical to
the infrastructure of a vibrant city. It
provides strong, qualified alumni that
are engaged in civic and business
leadership throughout the Capital
City. UA Little Rock boasts both – with
a shared vision for the future.

As UA Little Rock celebrates the
success of its alumni, the university
and alumni reflect on the role the
institution plays in the continued
economic development of Central
Arkansas and the wealth of
knowledge it offers current students.

LEADER

2801 S. University Ave. | Little Rock, AR 72204 | 501-569-3000 | http://ualr.edu/alumni/

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Caitlin & John Michael Byrd Amanda Anthony, Hannah George Kelly Lovell, Walt Todd Shelli Jordan, Kevin Newton

Kelly McConnell, Suzanne Mosley Sarah Kline, Ben Thesing Murry Newbern, Virginia Young Nikki Lovell, Brett Todd

Great escapes THE RAIL YARD
art auction GRAND OPENING

Each year, the American Association Murry Newbern, Linda Newbern and
of Zoo Keepers welcomes patrons and Virginia Ann Young welcomed guests
friends of the Little Rock Zoo to the Great to the opening of The Rail Yard, a beer
Escapes Art Auction. The evening offers garden and food truck venue. The event
an exclusive opportunity to secure one- featured music, games and food trucks
of-a-kind art created by the animals at which included Count Porkula BBQ, Say
the zoo. Proceeds support the chapter’s Cheese and Pinches Tacos. Food from
continued keeper education and various Count Porkula will be available year-
local and international conservation round with craft beer, wine and specialty
projects. cocktails. This new pet-friendly venue is
advertised as, “a rolling backyard party.”

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Kyle Boswell, Joan Courtney Sarah Gerke, Kate Neal Carra Sawyer, Kelly Baker, Laura Skinner Regina & Rick Dworshak

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Teri Todd, Shanna Yarberry, Kim Eason Wendy See, Sherman Tate Lottie Shackelford, Mark Stodola Denver Peacock, Becca Green,
Brandon Morris

Susanne & Matt Waller Annie Abrams, Anna Lee Ashby Brian Marsh, Miguel Lopez Lisa Buehler, Gretchen Hall

URBAN LEAGUE MAYOR’s
OF AR LUNCHEON RECEPTION

Guests gathered at the Wyndham The City of Little Rock hosted an
Riverfront Hotel for the 2nd annual appreciation reception for Little Rock
Whitney M. Young Awards Luncheon Mayor Mark Stodola. Friends and
presented by Urban League of Arkansas. colleagues gathered in the Porter -
The event honored Dr. Matthew Waller, Hamilton Room of Robinson Center to
Dean of the Walton School of Business celebrate the mayor’s 12 years of service
at the University of Arkansas, and Annie to city and its residents. Frank Scott, Jr.
Abrams, a lifelong education advocate was inaugurated as mayor on January 1st.
and community leader. Their work
reflects the mission of Urban League of
Arkansas - advancing and obtaining equal
opportunities for all citizens in areas of
health, education, jobs and housing.
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Rhonna Wade, Ganelle Holman, John Walker, Darrin Williams Cyril Ekeh, Stephanie & Virgil Miller, Ruth Shepherd
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20th Century
Club lunCheOn

Members and friends of the 20th Century Amy Baden, Stephanie Jacuzzi, Angela Moody, Donna Terrell Amy Davis, Kendra Vondran, Patricia Francis, Alicia Smith,
Club gathered for the annual luncheon Martha Ellen Talbot Brenda Bailey
and fashion show at Chenal Country
Club. The show featured the latest styles
from formal cocktail attire to casual
dress offered by Vesta’s. Dale Aldridge
with Silks A Bloom was announced as
the recipient of the Hope Award, while
Martha Ellen Talbot was honored with
the Distinguished Service Award. The
20th Century Club provides a home away
from home for cancer patients receiving
treatment in Central Arkansas.

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Kate Dalton, Dawn Hazelwood, Melissa Tanner, Lila Ashmore Wanda Martin, Lyda Campbell, Rene Starr, Kim Cherry Lauren Miller, Emily Young, Cherry Landfair
Kelly Carnahan Arny & Sabra Ferrando, Stefani Waggoner Tracy & Cheryl Roark

SANTA PAWS

The Friends of the Animal Village hosted
its fifth annual Santa Paws holiday party
at Trapnall Hall. The evening featured
delicious hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and
libations as well as a silent auction with
one-of-a-kind items. With more than 150
guests in attendence, proceeds of more
than $16,000 support the Little Rock
AnimalVillage. In addition to its traditional
shelter facility, the Animal Village boasts a
learning center to promote animal welfare
and safety, a fully staffed veterinary clinic
and an adoption center.

Kacey Hunt, Nathan Helms

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Shelby Barnes, Jacqyelyn King, Tristin Wellmeyer, Kelley Pickle Charles Healy, Scotti Glasgow, Brian Barron, Ralph Barron, Shawn Reed, Manda Bass
Audrey Nettles Debbie Barron, Paul & Donna Barron

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Andrew Carroll, Vicky Morris Bobby Tucker, Diane Gilleland Angie Aduddell, Gina Radke Marc & Cookie Higgins

Doody Keet, Isabel Anthony, Cassie Keet Jeanne Hamilton, Laine Harber Bo & Bess Boschetti Diane Irby, Kara Gilmore, Dale Fiske

WATERCOLOR in IMMERSE
THE PARK OPEninG BANQUET

Guests gathered at the Arkansas Arts Immerse Arkansas honored its most
Center for the opening of Watercolor devoted donors with a dinner at Embassy
in the Park - a new venture by the Keet Suites. These patrons support Immerse
family. The restaurant features a gourmet Arkansas and its continued mission
coffee and quiche menu as well as a full fulfillment work: providing housing and
lunch menu. Executive Chef Howard resources to youth who age out of the
Wilson has created offerings with a casual foster care system. Immerse Arkansas
new American flavor. Paintings decorate provides trauma-sensitive initiatives that
the walls of the new facility making it a are collaborative and child-focused.
museum-like dining experience.

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Sponsorships and tickets now available.
Statehouse Convention Center
501-217-8600

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