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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Sept. 26 – 30, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 2,700 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

Whistler’s ‘Peacock Room’ Open After Weeks of Restoration  
Smithsonian Magazine – September 29, 2022

Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary to Produce ‘War Is Coming’ Short From Nigerian Filmmaking Group The Critics Company (EXCLUSIVE)  
Variety – September 29, 2022

National Museum Of African Art celebrates Nigerian Culture And Creativity With +234 Connect Festival | Lagos Post Online  
Lagos Post Online – September 28, 2022


History, Culture, and Education

ASU students in D.C. for Smithsonian program focused on increasing Latino representation  
KJZZ-FM – September 26, 2022


Science and Technology

Why over 600,000 bird specimens are preserved at the Smithsonian  
Business Insider – September 28, 2022

Female lion euthanized at National Zoo  
The Washington Post – September 27, 2022

A Moonshot for Coral Breeding Was Successful  
Hakai Magazine – September 27, 2022

Rocket shuttle launch delay ‘familiar territory’ for NASA: Smithsonian’s Teasel Muir-Harmony  
Fox News Channel – September 24, 2022


Various Subjects

Museum after-hours events draw crowds with music, drinks and, yes, art  
The Washington Post – September 29, 2022

Congressmembers introduce bills to create national LGBTQ+ museum in DC  
WUSA-TV – September 29, 2022

Hispanic Caucus calls on Biden to support Latino Museum on National Mall  
The Hill – September 30, 2022


Posted: 3 October 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.