Aug
09

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of August 2 – August 6, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 4,920 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

175th Anniversary

The Smithsonian’s “Sleeping Beauty” awakens on the Mall
CBS Sunday Morning – August 1, 2021

Art and Design

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History, Culture, and Education

Smithsonian exhibit catches the history of Latinos and baseball
Axios – August 5, 2021

Diving into the past: The Black divers searching for slave shipwrecks
CNN.com – August 4, 2021

The Smithsonian is building a 2020 artifact collection for future generations
CBS This Morning – July 31, 2021

Photos: Native American Totem Pole Blessing Ceremony | Washingtonian (DC)
Washingtonian Magazine – July 30, 2021

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January 6, 2021

Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Jan. 6 officers
The Hill – August 5, 2021

Biden signs bill awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Jan. 6 officers
The Hill – August 5, 2021

Congressional Gold Medal is awarded to Capitol Police and others who battled rioters on Jan. 6
The Washington Post – August 3, 2021

Reopening

New indoor masking policy in D.C. has quiet start, stirs old fears over virus
The Washington Post – July 31, 2021

Science and Technology

Another Threat to Coral Reefs: Lack of Oxygen
Voice of America – August 5, 2021

Museums and galleries cannot afford to ignore cybersecurity if they want to consolidate the success of their digital pivot
MuseumNext – August 3, 2021

See SpongeBob SquarePants’ and Patrick Star’s Real-Life Twins
Smithsonian Magazine – July 30, 2021

National Zoo gets ready to celebrate giant panda cub Xiao Qi Ji’s 1st birthday
Wusa9 – July 30, 2021

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Posted: 9 August 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.