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Home 2024 October
Oct
30

America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice

America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Oct
24

Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are

Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
Oct
24

A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events

A new $40 million grant will fund America’s 250th programming and events
Oct
24

2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance

2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance
Oct
23

Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems

Allen Collins studies the diversity of jellyfish to help piece together answers about ocean ecosystems
Oct
23

Visit the 2024 Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair!

Visit the 2024 Federal Open Enrollment Virtual Benefits Fair!
Oct
23

Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”

Join your colleagues for a special viewing of “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”
Oct
04

The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!

The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!
Oct
02

Introducing Troy Huber

Introducing Troy Huber
Oct
01

SERC’s director will retire in 2025

SERC’s director will retire in 2025

Spotlight

FY 2026 Appropriations Process

The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process

From the Secretary

  • From Shadow to Substance

    From Shadow to Substance

    A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance

Kudos

  • Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

    Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

    Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes

On the Move

  • Director named for SITES | Affiliations

    Director named for SITES | Affiliations

    Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations

Volunteer Voices

  • Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event

    Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event

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