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Thoughts and interesting topics Jurate would like to share:
-1/29/2021
Remembering my cousin Romualdas "Ray" Kestutis Gruodis
Jurate Kazickas shares kind words remembering her cousin Romualdas "Ray" Kestutis Gruodis who passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 87.
-03/24/2020
Jurate Kazickas: Help and Support During the Tough Times
I know that during these dismal, depressing and frightening days of quarantines, isolation, and sheltering in place we tend to focus on our own scary plight. It is no fun being stuck in the house, watching terrifying news as this “invisible enemy” rampages throughout the country and the world...
-02/10/2020
Jurate Kazickas, Roger Altman and John Kazickas' Trip to Lithuania
It has become an annual tradition for Jurate and John Kazickas to spend few very busy January days in Lithuania. However, this time their trip was really special, because Jurate's husband Roger Altman joined them as well:
-11/29/2018
Jurate, Lucy and Augie Kazickas Visit Lithuania
In the beginning of November Jurate Kazickas together with her sister-in-law Lucy and nephew Augustine spent a very busy but exciting week in Lithuania. Here Jurate shares few highlights from their trip:
-7/7/2018
Jurate Kazickas' June Trip to Lithuania
Jurate Kazickas together with her brothers John, Joseph and his wife Lucy spent a week in Lithuania where among few events to commemorate the 100th jubilee of their beloved father Joseph Peter Kazickas, they also visited foundations grantees and opened their family residence door to show gratititude and make new connections. Here Jurate shares few highlights from her trip:
-4/27/2018
Jurate Kazickas' Visit to Lithuania
In the middle of April Jurate Kazickas spent a week in Lithuania with a purpose to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the birth of her father, Joseph Peter Kazickas, the patriarch of the Kazickas family. Here she shares some highlights of her trip:
-2/27/2018
Jurate Kazickas Chats with Jonas Mekas
The celebrated filmmaker, artist, and self-described bon vivant, often called “the godfather of American avant-garde cinema,” spoke on Feb. 15 at the 92nd Street Y to promote his delightful new book, "A Dance with Fred Astaire"...:
-2/2/2018
Jurate, Michael and John Kazickas Visit Lithuania
At the end of January, Jurate, Michael and John Kazickas spend few very busy and productive days in Lithuania. Here are few moments Jurate would like to share:
-12/29/2017
Happy New Year from the KFF!
Looking ahead at the New Year, Jurate Kazickas reflects on 2017 and shares her gratitude.
-11/27/2017
Jurate Kazickas' Visit to Lithuania
In early November Jurate Kazickas spent a week in Lithuania. With each visit, Jurate brings many delightful ideas and gathers research for future work. Here Jurate shares some highlights of her trip.
- 5/2/2017
Giving Like a Rockefeller, Even if You’re Not Super-Rich
Jurate Kazickas came upon the article in the New York Times "Giving Like a Rockefeller, Even if You’re Not Super-Rich" and was fascinated how much Tevelis' philosophy on giving had in common with David Rockefeller's - especially about gratitude. Thank you, Jurate, for sharing your thoughts and inspiring article.
- 3/25/2017
Jurate Kazickas' and Alexandra Altman's Visit to Lithuania
In early March Jurate Kazickas spent a busy week in Vilnius. Her oldest daughter, Alexandra, was able to accompany her as well. Here they share some of the highlights of their stay.