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MUSEUM MEMBERS Happenings at the CMA Above: Mana Hewitt discusses how Islamic art reveals a preference for patterns composed of geometric forms. Top left: Young CMA visitors enjoy the art of Steven Naifeh with the aid of Art Explorer Backpacks. Middle Left: CMA Exhibition Designer/ Preparator Mike Dwyer confirms placement of a statue as the Museum moves art out onto Boyd Plaza for enjoyment by the public. Bottom Left: Dr. Akel Kahera explores the major issues of image, text and form by inviting participants to examine the adornment of geometry in Islamic visual expression. The CMA says goodbye to Cindy Connor, curatorial registrar, and wishes her the best in retirement. A quote from her longtime colleague, Noelle Rice, mirrors our gratitude: “I’ve never worked in this curatorial department without working with Cindy. I have learned so much about the museum business from her that I put into practice each and every working day. There is no doubt in my mind that the Columbia Museum of Art would not be the institution that it is today without the unseen guidance of Cindy for the last 25 years.” 12 columbiamuseum.org