Institute News in July 2024
Winthrop Rockefeller Institute
We continue Winthrop Rockefeller’s collaborative approach to creating transformational change.
2024 marks six years that Julia Dossett Morgan , director of marketing and communication, and Austin DuVall , communications and content manager, have been at the Institute. That’s quite a long time to spend most workdays reflecting on one specific individual. They, along with fellow marketeers Venita Berry and Lucas Potts, are the chief storytellers of the Institute. Everything they create is infused with what was left behind by Winthrop and those who knew him.
But what of his early life? More than 40 years of Winthrop’s history predate his last 20 years here. In 1953, the fourth son of one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful families suddenly pulled up stakes from New York City and relocated to the top of a mountain in the middle of Arkansas. What did he leave behind?
Earlier this year, the two traveled to New York in search of exactly that. (Read more)
Get Ahead of the Crowd!
Are you ready to make 2025 your most productive year yet? Now is the perfect time to submit your Conference Application Form and secure the best dates for your next meeting at the Institute!
Submitting early ensures your team can book prime dates between January and June 2025. These months are incredibly popular for us (cool weather, warm fires, spring flowers — you get the picture). These dates fill up fast, so don’t miss out! Early planning means you have more time to organize and prepare, ensuring a smooth and successful event.
Our Conference Services team is ready to assist you in every step of the planning process.?If you would like?more information or help with your application, visit?wrinst.org/plan. We look forward to hosting your event at the Institute!
Virtual Book Club: "How Democracies Die"
Hosted by graduate students from the?Clinton School of Public Service, the first session will provide an overview of key learning points, surprising revelations, and significant takeaways from the book. The second session will delve deeper into its themes, exploring their implications for our understanding and appreciation of democracy.
By registering online, hosts will contact you with confirmation information and a link to the virtual meeting for the corresponding dates.?We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you on August 5 and 12! (Click here to register)
New Civic Arkansas Listening Sessions
Civic Arkansas, an Institute program, aims to enhance civic health in The Natural State by connecting civic organizations and empowering communities to solve local problems together. We’re seeking feedback from Arkansans about positive community actions and current barriers to voting, volunteering, and public meetings. These 90-minute sessions include opportunities for anonymous input, individual responses, and small group discussions. Upcoming sessions include:?
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Growing Our Garden
The produce grown so far includes basil, mint, lemon balm, horehound, lavender, blueberries, and tomatoes. The blueberries are used to make syrup for blueberry lemonade in our?Roustabout coffee shop,?and some herbs are used as garnishes for drinks for guests, such as the Watermelon Mojito and Lavender Lemon Drop.
“Dr. Beahm, Executive Chef Austin Bond, and I have used the Rockefeller Ethic on this project,” Hospitality Associate Tina Collins said. “Collaborative problem solving played a huge role in putting this garden together. We’ve seen the need to improve the Institute by using some of the existing resources here, and hopefully, it will continue to grow into something bigger and better.” (Read more)
Remembering Winthrop Paul Rockefeller
18 years ago this month, Winthrop Paul Rockefeller passed away at age 57. He was the only son of Winthrop Rockefeller and Barbara Sears.
Lieutenant Governors can be the forgotten servants of the public in Arkansas state government. Like vice presidents, the person who holds the office shapes their role.?Lt. Gov. Winthrop Paul Rockefeller?was elected in 1996 and served two more terms until 2006. Given his famous last name and extraordinary resources, he could have chosen to live anywhere in the world, but like his father, he chose Arkansas. ?
No exhibit can fully capture a person and political leader, but our detailed replica of his office seeks to highlight his aspirations while encouraging further exploration of his life. It includes various display cases and memorabilia highlighting Winthrop Paul’s career, favorite hobbies, and championed causes.? ?
Visit our campus to learn more about Winthrop Paul Rockefeller and his legacy in Arkansas.
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to continue Winthrop Rockefeller's collaborative approach to transformational change. We do this work by employing the "Rockefeller Ethic," which represents the belief that diversity of opinion, engaging in respectful dialogue, and practicing collaborative problem solving combine to create transformational change.