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December 10, 1974

The Executive Committee of the Smithsonian Institution approves (in principle) the establishment of an onsite learning center for the children of Smithsonian staff. Joyce R. Manes, Learning Center Coordinator, takes responsibility for developing and implementing the program which is now known as the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center.

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Posted: 10 December 2010
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Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.