Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the glob Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwork. Installation of the piece has already begun! Stop by the National Mall in Washington D.C. to watch the transformation, or you can view in the completed piece online and in person soon. Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn became the new director of our American Women’s History Initiative on Monday, August 16. Sara Cohen spent some time with Dr. Nunn to find out what inspires her about leading work focused on women’s history at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Meet Dr. Tey Marianna Nunn
Mosquitoes are intricately intertwined with countless plants, animals, microorganisms and pathogens, yet our perception of them remains narrowly focused on the itchy welts they leave and diseases they carry. Indeed, the lesser-known mosquitoes out there reflect a rich diversity that’s hard to ignore once you take a closer look. Chances are there are more than a few that could save lives, if only we could appreciate theirs. Continue reading The Secret Lives of Mosquitoes, the World’s Most Hated Insects
A new Smithsonian initiative that will examine the history and legacy of race and racism kicks August 26 with a virtual summit examining these urgent issues. Continue reading The Relationship Between Race and Wellness Has Never Been More Pressing
We may have officially marked the Smithsonian’s 175th anniversary August 10, but when you have this much to celebrate, why limit yourself to one day? Continue reading Smithsonian 175
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has announced a major acquisition of the works of early Black photographers James P. Ball, Glenalvin Goodridge and Augustus Washington. Continue reading New Collection of Portraits Presents the Diversity of 19th-Century American Photography
This bonus episode of Sidedoor takes us back in time – to trace how the concept of progress has evolved, and who current Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would put in his “portrait of progress.” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Us!
September 17 | Vaccination Mandate and Operational Status Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Vaccination Mandate and Operational Status
A new implementation website will help track our success in achieving five institutional initiatives. Continue reading Our Shared Future: The Smithsonian Strategic Plan
Dubbed "the Oscars of government service," the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz's three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Dr. Mack assumed leadership of the multi-year initiative August 27. Continue reading Deborah Mack will head “Our Shared Future: Reckoning with our Racial Past”
Secretary Lonnie Bunch says, "If you have not been vaccinated, the time for grappling with the decision is over. Now is the time to get your first shot." Continue reading The President’s vaccination mandate and how it affects the Smithsonian
This is a sampling of approximately 2,550 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Sept. 7 – Sept. 10, 2021 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of September 7 – September 10, 2021
