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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 10 – Jan. 14, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 3,260 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

The people behind museums: Ngaire Blankenberg, Director, Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
MuseumNext – January 14, 2022

Podcast: The Obama portraits at the High Museum of Art
Atlanta Journal-Constitution – January 13, 2022

The National Portrait Gallery Has Commissioned Portraits of Donald and Melania Trump
Washingtonian Magazine – January 12, 2022

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History, Culture, and Education

Smithsonian to review ill-gotten artifacts over next 6 months
NBC News – January 13, 2022

The Smithsonian Is Still Collecting Material Connected to the January 6 Capitol Attack
Hyperallergic – January 12, 2022

Before the Smoke Cleared From the Capitol Riots, Curators Were Out Looking for Artifacts. What Should They Do With Them Now?
artnet News – January 7, 2022

Science and Technology

Local researchers make groundbreaking discovery on how stars formed within 500 light years of earth
The Boston Globe – January 13, 2022

Scientists 3D-map the massive cosmic bubble surrounding Earth
CNET – January 12, 2022

Booms and a bubble: How supernovas shaped our galactic neighborhood
NBC News – January 12, 2022

Watch baby golden-headed lion tamarin twins play at National Zoo
The Washington Post – January 11, 2022

U.S. Quarters

U.S. quarters will feature 5 new women. What happened to other plans to change currency?
The Washington Post – The Lily – January 12, 2022

Here are the women who will be appearing on quarters in 2022
CBS News – January 12, 2022

Various Subjects

Security officers say Smithsonian staff shortages threaten safety of priceless treasures, and people
The Washington Post – January 14, 2022

Smithsonian island outpost reeling from sexual-misconduct claims
Nature – January 14, 2022

22 Smithsonian Shows to See in 2022
Smithsonian Magazine – January 11, 2022

D.C.’s coronavirus vaccination requirement: What you need to know
The Washington Post – January 11, 2022

The nation’s museums put the federal employee COVID dispute on display | Federal News Network
Federal News Network – January 7, 2022

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Posted: 14 January 2022
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.