Have you ever seen the Milky Way wheeling across the night sky? Most people in North America will never have the opportunity to see our galaxy because we are bathed in a luminous fog of artificial light 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Continue reading Lights Out: Can we have the dark without giving up the light?
The Board of Regents and Secretary Bunch have updated the search for our next General Counsel, following Judith Leonard’s departure earlier this month. Continue reading Search Committee named for new General Counsel
Nancy Yao has been named the founding director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, effective June 5. Continue reading Founding Director announced for our newest museum
Secretary Bunch invites you to join him on Thursday, April 6, at 10:00 a.m. in the Rasmuson Theater of the National Museum of the American Indian for a presentation of the 2021 award to Dr. Janine L. Brown, Senior Scientist and Head of the Endocrinology Laboratory within the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Species Survival at Front Royal. Continue reading Celebrate our most recent Distinguished Scholar in the Sciences
A career academic and public servant, Murphy will assume his new position April 10. Continue reading Clifford Murphy is the new director of the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
March 8, “Combatting Anti-AAPI Hate: Be Like Water” Continue reading Smithsonian Staff Learning Series: March 8, “Combatting Anti-AAPI Hate: Be Like Water”
Secretary Bunch announced that Assistant General Counsel Farleigh Earhart will assume the responsibilities of Acting General Counsel, effective March 1. Continue reading Farleigh Earhart steps up as Acting General Counsel
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute recently announced that Bob Lee has accepted the position of Director of Animal Care. Continue reading Zoo selects new director of animal care
Smithsonian Associates presents la Grande Fête Friday, March 24, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET. And just to make things a little more grande, staff get a discount on the regular ticket price. Bon appétit! Continue reading La Grande Fête
Feeling a little fatigued about the current state of American politics? Refresh yourself and gain some perspective by visiting “America’s Presidents” at the National Portrait Gallery. Continue reading Celebrate President’s Day in the company of greatness
Join Taliia Smith of the Office of Public Relations' Social Media team as she celebrates Teacher's Appreciation Day by appreciating some teachers. Continue reading Celebrating Smithsonian Educators
We are reevaluating and working to improve the survey to better meet the needs of both staff and leadership. Continue reading Update on the 2025 Smithsonian Employee Perspective Survey
The Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards acknowledge, honor, and elevate outstanding staff achievements across a variety of digital disciplines Continue reading Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Digital Awards
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Maureen Bryant’s half-century of service
