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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Dec. 27 – 30, 2022

This is a sampling of approximately 1,790 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

How These Contemporary Artists Are Redefining Family and Kinship  
Smithsonian Magazine – December 29, 2022

From Native American Cubism To African Fashion: 8 Exceptional Art Exhibits That Make 2022 Worth Remembering  
Forbes – December 29, 2022

Science and Technology

Panda cub at National Zoo begins process of getting his own place  
Washington Post – December 30, 2022

Museum Spotlight: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum  
Flying Magazine – December 28, 2022

Kepler’s first exoplanet is plummeting to its doom in slow motion  
Inverse – December 29, 2022

Endangered zoo crocodile dies of presumed electrical injury  
The Washington Post – December 24, 2022

Secretary Bunch

Endangered zoo crocodile dies of presumed electrical injury  
The Washington Post – December 24, 2022

Site Selection

Smithsonian Unable To Meet End Of Year Deadline To Designate Sites For Latino Museum And American Women’s History Museum  
DCist – December 29, 2022

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Various Subjects

Smithsonian honors artists with medals for contributions  
Coin World – December 28, 2022

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023  
NPR – December 27, 2022

National Zoo ‘ZooLights’ canceled due to winter storm, plans to open back up next week  
WJLA-TV – December 23, 2022

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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.