Sep
08

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was August 31 – September 4, 2020

No one can keep up with everything, so let us do it for you. We’ll gather the top Smithsonian stories from across the country and around the world each week so you’ll never be at a loss about what’s happening in our world.

No end in sight for the summer of our discontent. Baby panda is thriving though, so that’s good.

Clip art banner with ICYMI in black speech bibble

This is a sampling of approximately 1,750 media clips covering the Smithsonian.

Art and Design

Montreal Mohawk artist Skawennati awarded Smithsonian fellowship

Montreal Gazette – September 3, 2020

In Washington, D.C., Towering Candles Shine as a Beacon of Hope in Dark Times

Smithsonian.com – September 2, 2020

Coronavirus and Reopening

‘Slow climb’ ahead: Visitors to DC down 50% compared to 2019

WTOP.com – September 2, 2020

White House tours to resume September 12 after six-month hiatus

CNN.com – September 1, 2020

Northam will leave restrictions through Labor Day after previous holiday spikes

The Washington Post – September 1, 2020

History, Culture and Education

Chadwick Boseman embodied the Black heroes of our past and gave us one for the future

The Washington Post – August 30, 2020

Fans hope Marvel comic book improves Native representation

The Washington Post – August 29, 2020

How Smithsonian curators had to adapt to the RNC, DNC virtual conventions

USA Today – August 29, 2020

19th Amendment Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon Helps Close Gaps in Women’s History

Ms. Magazine Online – August 29, 2020

The New York Times – To Many Travelers, 2020 Was the Summer of 1965

Panda Cub

PANDA ALERT: The cub’s iconic black markings are starting to show more!
WJLA.com – September 3, 2020

National Zoo Panda Cub ‘Seems Strong’ as Markings Start to Appear

NBC Washington – August 29, 2020

Secretary Bunch

Smithsonian Head Lonnie Bunch on Institutional Racism and the Duty of Curators

Artsy – September 2, 2020

Various Subjects

Hackers Have Stolen Private Information From Donor Lists to 200 Institutions, Including the Smithsonian and the UK’s National Trust

Artnet – September 2, 2020

Smithsonian confirms that its donor data was potentially breached in ransomware attack

The Art Newspaper – September 2, 2020

 

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Posted: 8 September 2020
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.