Sept. 7 | Revised Way Ahead handbook; new COVID travel requirements Continue reading Way Ahead Update: Revised handbook and new COVID travel requirements
August 31, 2022: Revised Daily Health Screening Questions and Actions Continue reading OSHEM COVID Program Update: Revised Daily Health Screening Questions and Actions
The OSHEM COVID Program reports on policy changes beginning Sept.1 Continue reading COVID 19 Update: Policy changes as of Sept. 1
How Smithsonian Zoologist Gary Graves discovered his next research project in his own backyard. Continue reading A bird in the hand
Join Dwan Reese, curator of music and performing arts at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, for her TED talk on the lingering harm of racial stereotyping. Continue reading The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes
The United States recently declared Monkeypox a public health emergency, which assists states and local jurisdictions in accessing resources to help battle the disease – including increased vaccine availability Continue reading Smithsonian is assessing risk of Monkeypox to staff and live collections
The United States recently declared Monkeypox a public health emergency, which assists states and local jurisdictions in accessing resources to help battle the disease – including increased vaccine availability. Continue reading Smithsonian is assessing the risk of Monkeypox to staff and live collections
Rachel Goslins, director of the Arts + Industries Building, will be leaving at the end of August. Continue reading Rachel Goslins will depart SI at the end of August
I join the Smithsonian community in mourning our colleague and friend Vernon Simms, director of the Smithsonian’s Office of Government Relations, who passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, after a short battle with illness. Continue reading Secretary’s statement on the passing of Vernon Simms
As the tragic invasion of Ukraine continues to unfold, the Smithsonian stands with the people of Ukraine during their most urgent time of need. As an institution, we are working on ways we can most effectively help, including developing plans with our partners to host displaced and at-risk scholars. Continue reading The Smithsonian stands with Ukraine: Our efforts to preserve cultural heritage in a war zone
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
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
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
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
