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ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Jan. 25 – 29, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 1,770 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A closer look at Robert Duncanson, the Black landscape artist behind the inaugural painting presented to the Bidens
The Washington Post – January 28, 2021

Inside Joe Biden’s newly decorated Oval Office
CNN.com – January 23, 2021

Trump will get his portrait. It’s our duty not to forget how his presidency really looked.
The Washington Post – January 22, 2021

History, Culture, and Education

In honor of Black History Month, a selection of events
The Boston Globe – January 28, 2021

Get Out There: Celebrating Black History Month
WAMU 88.5 – American University Radio – January 28, 2021

Iconic beauty brand is headed to Smithsonian
Good Morning America – January 26, 2021

Smithsonian Scholars Reflect on Baseball Legend Hank Aaron’s Legacy
Smithsonian.com – January 22, 2021

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Giant Pandas

Baby panda Xiao Qi Ji makes his debut at National Zoo
Today.com – January 28, 2021

Baby panda to make debut — online — at National Zoo
The Washington Post – January 27, 2021

Science and Technology

Udvar-Hazy may be closed, but Ellen Stofan is still reaching for the stars
Northern Virginia Magazine – January 27, 2021

The National Zoo’s wild naming inspiration, from Billy Joel to the Golden Girls
The Washington Post – January 25, 2021

The Past, Present, and Future of Science Diplomacy at the Smithsonian
Science & Diplomacy – January 26, 2021

Astronomers Have Spotted a Weirdo ‘Jupiter’ With a Four-Day Year
Gizmodo – January 23, 2021

Sheperd Doeleman awarded National Academy of Sciences Henry Draper Medal
Harvard Gazette – January 22, 2021

Secretary Bunch

Smithsonian’s Lonnie Bunch: ‘We’re still in the midst of a fundamental debate over what America is’
Atlantic Council – January 29, 2021

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Posted: 1 February 2021
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.