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ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 9 – Nov. 13, 2020

This is a sampling of approximately 2,860 media clips covering the Smithsonian

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Art and Design

David Skorton on Biden panel; He’ll help review arts and humanities agencies
Quad-City Times – November 11, 2020

What Does a Biden Presidency Mean for the Arts? Here’s Our Guide to What’s Ahead for Trade, Taxes, Small Business, and More
artnet News – November 11, 2020

Coronavirus and Reopening

Even dinosaurs are social distancing, as the Smithsonian takes it slow in reopening museums  
The Washington Post – November 8, 2020

History, Culture, and Education

The Best of Our Knowledge #1573 “The Science Of James Smithson”  
WAMC Northeast Public Radio – November 12, 2020

Twitter users urge MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki to donate his beat up necktie to Smithsonian  
The Hill – November 11, 2020

Museums face calls to better represent people of color  
Associated Press – November 6, 2020

Kevin Young

Kevin Young ’92 discusses new role as museum director  
Harvard Gazette – November 10, 2020

National Portrait Gallery

Upcoming President Obama Interview at National Portrait Gallery  
CBS This Morning – November 13, 2020

First Ladies: A New Exhibition Explores Their Lasting Effect  
Yahoo! Lifestyle (US) – November 13, 2020

Science and Technology

Birds’ genetic secrets revealed in global DNA study  
BBC News – November 11, 2020

Joe Biden just announced his NASA transition team. Here’s what space policy might look like under the new administration.  
Business Insider – November 10, 2020

The Remarkable Life of Roxie Laybourne  
Audubon – November 6, 2020

Secretary Bunch

Virtual award ceremony to honor Smithsonian secretary, local history teacher  
The Philadelphia Tribune – November 13, 2020

National Native American Veterans Memorial

Long overdue memorial to Native American veterans unveiled in Washington, D.C.  
MSNBC – November 12, 2020

Behind a national memorial for Native American veterans, stories of slow loss, swift change and boots two sizes too big  
The Washington Post – November 11, 2020

Honoring the service of Native Americans  
The Washington Post – November 11, 2020 By Kevin Gover.

New Memorial Recognizes Generations Of Military Service By Native American Veterans  
National Public Radio – November 11, 2020

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Posted: 13 November 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.