Apr
22

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of April 18 – April 22, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 4,670 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

At the Freer Gallery, a refreshing look at rule-breaking Zen monks  
The Washington Post – April 21, 2022

The National Portrait Gallery marks 50 years since Watergate with new exhibit  
NPR – April 20, 2022

Smithsonian Craft Show  
WJLA – April 22, 2022

Smithsonian Craft Show Returns with FUTURE FOCUS  
Washington City Paper – April 19, 2022


History, Culture, and Education

How Bill Russell’s rare memorabilia took years to reach the collectibles market  
ESPN.com – April 21, 2022

Pop Culture Objects To Fill New Smithsonian Exhibition, Including Selena’s Leather Jacket And Prince’s Guitar  
DCist – April 18, 2022

Science and religion: Smithsonian exhibit explores the intersections  
The Christian Science Monitor – April 18, 2022


Giant Pandas

Giant pandas celebrate 50-year anniversary of U.S.-China program  
CBS News – April 16, 2022

Adoring fans celebrate 50 years of pandas at the National Zoo  
The Washington Post – April 16, 2022

National Zoo celebrates 50 years of panda conservation  
PBS – April 16, 2022

Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo  
Associated Press via ABC News – April 16, 2022


Science and Technology

A New Surge of Earth Optimism Takes Center Stage at This Year’s Folklife Festival  
Smithsonian Magazine – April 21, 2022

Editor’s Pick: Earth Day at FUTURES  
Metro Weekly – April 20, 2022

New National Zoo director Brandie Smith shares her unique bond with animals  
WJLA-TV – April 18, 2022

‘Living sea wall’ may help protect S.F. from the bay’s rising waters  
The San Francisco Examiner – April 18, 2022


Secretary Bunch

Activists, Authors, Scholars, Stars: Prominent Honorary Degree Recipients For 2022  
Forbes – April 20, 2022


Various Subjects

Growing up ‘Black-ish’: The show’s young stars reflect on its legacy  
The Washington Post – April 20, 2022


Posted: 22 April 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.