About the Author: Alex di Giovanni

Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt.

Jan

Rudy Watley is Acting Director of OEESD

The prior director, Era Marshall, retired Dec. 31, 2022, after 30 years of service to the Smithsonian. Continue reading Rudy Watley is Acting Director of OEESD

Jan

Federal and Trust staff pay increases effective Jan. 1

Secretary Bunch announces a pay increase for all Federal and Trust staff Continue reading Federal and Trust staff pay increases effective Jan. 1

Jan

OSHEM Program Update: National Capital Region, Florida and Arizona move to MEDIUM COVID alert status

Jan. 4 | National Capital Region moves to MEDIUM alert status. Continue reading OSHEM Program Update: National Capital Region, Florida and Arizona move to MEDIUM COVID alert status

Jan

OSHEM Covid Program Update: Avoid giving the gift of Covid – Test, test, test!

Avoid giving the gift of Covid – Test, test, test! Continue reading OSHEM Covid Program Update: Avoid giving the gift of Covid – Test, test, test!

Dec

Get involved in #EditingforEffie January 8

The Smithsonian Transcription Center joins colleagues across the Smithsonian, the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) community, and many of you, in mourning the loss of Senior Program Officer for Digital Strategy, Effie Kapsalis. Continue reading Get involved in #EditingforEffie January 8

Dec

Anne Helmreich is the new director of the Archives of American Art

Helmreich brings 35 years of experience in higher education and the arts to her new role. Continue reading Anne Helmreich is the new director of the Archives of American Art

Dec

In Memoriam: Effie Kapsalis

Effie Kapsalis, the Smithsonian’s senior program officer for Digital Strategy, passed away on Dec. 11, 2022. Continue reading In Memoriam: Effie Kapsalis

Nov