memorial

News October 30, 2018

We stand with Pittsburgh. In anguish, we long for heroes.

There’s a scene in “The Godfather” where Michael Corleone goes to the hospital to see his gravely injured father. He’s shocked to find there are no police guarding the hospital and quickly engages Enzo, the baker, to stand with him on the hospital steps, trying to look tough, to deter bad guys from entering to finish the Don off.

News June 21, 2018

Remembering Daisy Demientieff: A treasure of cultural knowledge

When we lose certain elders, it’s almost as if a public library has closed. That is true of Daisy Demientieff.

Current Events May 26, 2014

Honor veterans at Park Strip

If you want to honor Alaska's veterans today, consider this: the renovated Anchorage Veterans Memorial will be rededicated in a ceremony this morning at the Delaney Park Strip. Details on our blog post.

Grantee Updates February 11, 2014

On the death of Terry Adkins

Rasmuson Foundation is saddened by the news that friend and widely-acclaimed artist and musician Terry Adkins died of heart failure Friday at the age of 60. In this post, Diane Kaplan shares her 40-year history with Terry, which includes the development of a major exhibition about his time in Alaska.

Current Events December 10, 2013

Past board members remembered

Judge James von der Heydt and Jim Flood remembered – each left his mark on Alaska and on Rasmuson Foundation. In this post, former Board Member Morgan Christen and Foundation President Diane Kaplan share memories of these two Alaska giants. And from our video archives, some clips of James and Jim reflecting on their early days with the Foundation.

Current Events December 6, 2013

A world statesman

Nelson Mandela was one of the most admired statesmen in the world - a symbol of compromise, respect for all people, and peace. In today's post, Rasmuson Foundation President Diane Kaplan reflects on her visit to Robben Island where he was held prisoner, and the legacy he leaves for today's leaders.

Current Events July 2, 2013

A garden for Lile

Last week the Alaska Botanical Garden hosted an event to celebrate Lile’s Garden, named after Lile Vivian Bernard Rasmuson. This post is taken from a brochure about Lile that was written by her three children.

Current Events December 21, 2012

Honoring our third senator

In today's post, Diane Kaplan remembers Daniel Inouye, the man many called Alaska's third senator.

Current Events August 14, 2012

Lessons from Al

In today's post, Diane Kaplan shares stories about Al Adams, the long-time rural legislator who died at his home yesterday.

Current Events April 11, 2011

Celebrating a Century: Mary Louise Rasmuson

Today Mary Louise Rasmuson celebrates her 100th birthday. In this post, we reflect on a life filled with firsts and accomplishments.