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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Jan. 24 – Jan. 27, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 3,380 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

Portrait Gallery to honor Fauci, Serena and Venus Williams, José Andrés and others
The Washington Post – January 26, 2022

National Portrait Gallery announces Portrait of a Nation award honorees
ABC News – Good Morning America – January 27, 2022

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will honor Fauci, six others in upcoming gala
Fox News Channel – January 26, 2022

Artist Edmonia Lewis Receives US Postal Stamp
The Root – January 24, 2022

FUTURES

The Smithsonian looks toward the “Futures”
CBS Sunday Morning – January 23, 2022

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History, Culture, and Education

In a Sign of the Times, Experts Across the Smithsonian Have Drafted Its First Institution-Wide Restitution Policy
artnet News – January 28, 2022

African American Museum Unveils Black History Month Programs
The Washington Informer – January 25, 2022

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NMAI Director

Editorial: San Felipe scholar to lead Smithsonian into future
Albuquerque Journal – January 27, 2022

Native American woman named director at National Museum of the American Indian Lamar is first Native woman to be named Smithsonian museum director
Navajo-Hopi Observer – January 25, 2022

Science and Technology

A SpaceX rocket will soon crash into the moon after ‘chaotic orbit’ for 7 years, experts say
The Washington Post – January 26, 2022

A Chunk of a SpaceX Rocket Is Going to Slam Into the Moon
Smithsonian Magazine – January 27, 2022

Did Eating Meat Really Make Us Human?
WIRED – January 27, 2022

Pandas in U.S. and China have family reunion on Zoom
CGTN – January 26, 2022

Soar to the skies and beyond at the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center
CNET – January 22, 2022

Baby Porcupine Born at Smithsonian’s National Zoo: ‘Lookin’ Sharp, Kid!’
PEOPLE – January 21, 2022

Various Subjects

The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2022
Smithsonian Magazine – January 26, 2022

2021 AAAS Fellows approved by the AAAS Council
Science.org – January 27, 2022

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Posted: 31 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.