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.

Feb

Founding director named for National Museum of the American Latino

Secretary Bunch announced this morning the selection of a founding director for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino. Jorge Zamanillo’s appointment is effective May 2. Continue reading Founding director named for National Museum of the American Latino

Feb

Founding director named for the National Museum of the American Latino

Jan

COVID-19 Team Update: Information on Vaccine Mandate and Masking Options

Jan. 27 | Information on Vaccine Mandate and Masking Options Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Information on Vaccine Mandate and Masking Options

Jan

COVID-19 Team Update: Free in-home testing kits and N95 masks

Jan. 20 | Free in-home testing kits and N95 masks Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Free in-home testing kits and N95 masks

Jan

COVID-19 Team Update: Masking Guidelines

Jan. 19 | Masking Guidelines Continue reading COVID-19 Team Update: Masking Guidelines

Jan

Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the first Native woman director of a Smithsonian museum

Secretary Bunch announced today that Chavez Lamar will become the new director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, effective Feb. 14. Continue reading Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the first Native woman director of a Smithsonian museum

Jan

Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the first Native woman to head a Smithsonian museum

Jan

Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the new director of the American Indian Museum

Secretary Bunch announced today that Cynthia Chavez Lamar will become the new director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, effective Feb. 14. Continue reading Cynthia Chavez Lamar is the new director of the American Indian Museum

Jan