Mar
08

ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 1 – March 5, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 3,430 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A Mughal masterpiece
The Washington Post – March 3, 2021

A New Exhibition on Printmaking by Chicanx Artists Looks to Expand Who Tells U.S. History
ARTnews – March 2, 2021

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Fauci Donation

Fauci Donates Personal Coronavirus Model To Smithsonian
National Public Radio – March 3, 2021

Fauci donates personal COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Axios – March 3, 2021

Fauci presents his personal virus model to Smithsonian
Associated Press – March 2, 2021

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History, Culture, and Education

For Six Years, Experts Have Been Repairing the Iraq Museum That ISIS Sought to Destroy. Here’s a Look Inside
Artnet – March 2, 2021

Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum still celebrating Black History Month with new outside exhibit amid pandemic restrictions
Wusa9 – February 27, 2021

How the Smithsonian Can Help African American Families Research Their Ancestors
Smithsonian Magazine – February 27, 2021

Science and Technology

A half trillion corals live in just one ocean. Does that mean they are safe?
Science – March 4, 2021

National Air and Space Museum receives $10 million for exhibition
Philanthropy News Digest – March 2, 2021

Historic Hyperloop Vehicle to be Unveiled to the Public at the Smithsonian FUTURES Exhibition …
Associated Press – March 1, 2021

Exclusive: Virgin Hyperloop’s historic pod is going to the Smithsonian
Inverse – March 1, 2021

Smithsonian Will Celebrate 175 Years With An Exhibit About The Future
National Public Radio – March 1, 2021

Panda cub: Did he just say “applesauce!” and what did he mean?
The Washington Post – February 26, 2021

Secretary Bunch

First African American to Head Smithsonian Shares Highlights, Challenges
Voice of America – February 27, 2021

Various Subjects

American Academy of Arts and Letters expands, diversifies
Associated Press – March 5, 2021

National Gallery, Smithsonian take slower approach to reopening, while some D.C. museums start welcoming visitors back
The Washington Post – March 2, 2021

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Posted: 8 March 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.