Feb
13

ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Feb. 6 – 10, 2023

This is a sampling of approximately 3,930 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

‘Most lifelike’ Lincoln portrait on display after years in obscurity  
The Washington Post – February 10, 2023

Who Is the Next Great Artist? A New TV Series from the Hirshhorn and MTV Aims to Find Out  
ARTnews – February 9, 2023

Cooper Hewitt names 2024 Smithsonian Design Triennial curators  
The Architect’s Newspaper – February 8, 2023

Smithsonian American Art Museum picks Selldorf Architects for major gallery renovation  
The Architect’s Newspaper – February 6, 2023

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History, Culture, and Education

Smithsonian, professional figure skater to host Black History Month virtual program  
WJLA-TV – February 10, 2023

What time is the State of the Union? Why is the president’s speech important? What to know.  
The Indianapolis Star – February 6, 2023

American institutions still hold more than 110,000 sets of Native American remains. Why?  
WAMU-FM – 1A – February 5, 2023

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Science and Technology

Eat chocolate and save birds: What to know this Valentine’s Day  
WTTG-TV – FOX 5 DC – February 9, 2023

Stone Age discovery fuels mystery of who made early tools  
Associated Press – February 9, 2023

Did more than one ancient human relative use early stone tools?  
Science.org – February 9, 2023

These researchers want to launch dust from the moon to help cool the Earth  
The Washington Post – February 8, 2023

Firing Moondust Into Space to Create Sun Shield Could Combat Climate Change  
Newsweek – February 8, 2023

Video captures giant panda cub’s adorable gymnastics at National Zoo  
The Washington Post – February 7, 2023

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Secretary Bunch

Smithsonian Institution leader Lonnie Bunch III on “The Takeout” – 02/05/23  
CBS News – February 5, 2023

Student Groups at NASM

National Archives apologizes for asking people to cover-up anti-abortion messages  
The Hill – February 10, 2023

Federal lawsuit expected after Air and Space Museum asked students to remove pro-life hats  
WJLA-TV – February 6, 2023

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Posted: 13 February 2023
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.