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ICYMI: HIghlights from the week of October 12 – October 15, 2021

This is a sampling of approximately 3,000 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

A Peek Behind the Curtain of Hirshhorn’s Largest Artwork Ever
Smithsonian Magazine Blogs – October 12, 2021

City Lights: Drawn to Art Pays Homage to Women Visionaries
Washington City Paper – October 12, 2021


History, Culture, and Education

Skeletons In The Closet
NPR’s Code Switch – October 13, 2021

Detroit museum hosting exhibit on narrative of Black men
Associated Press – October 9, 2021


Indigenous People’s Day

Indigenous Peoples Day marked with celebrations, protests
Associated Press – October 11, 2021

Indigenous Peoples Day marked with celebrations, protests
Associated Press – October 11, 2021

Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
National Public Radio – October 11, 2021


Science and Technlogy

Some want American bumblebee added to endangered species list
NBC.com – October 15, 2021

Trust in meteorology has saved lives. The same is possible for climate science.
The Washington Post – October 14, 2021

Smithsonian webcam offers view of its adorable litter of just-born cheetahs
CNN – October 13, 2021

Webcam shows 5 cheetah cubs just born at Smithsonian Biology Institute
The Hill – Blogs – October 13, 2021

Abandoned baby cheetah in Virginia is adopted by new family in Oregon
The Washington Post – October 12, 2021

Giant mysterious sea creature left explorers in ‘absolute shock.’ Now they have answers
Miami Herald – October 12, 2021


Secretary Bunch

‘There is nothing more powerful than remembering’: Q&A with Secretary of the Smithsonian Lonnie G. Bunch III
Mississippi Today – October 12, 2021


Various Subjects

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum starts next phase of renovation
Blooloop – October 13, 2021

Washington’s Most Powerful Women 2021
Washingtonian – October 13, 2021

At The Start Of The Delta Surge, Washington Surveys COVID Damage
Forbes – October 9, 2021



Posted: 15 October 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.