Jan
28
Random Acts of Coffee: Winter 2025
Grab a mocha latte, boba tea, or a plain old cuppa joe and get to know your colleagues. Deadline to sign up is February 14. Continue reading Random Acts of Coffee: Winter 2025
Jan
27
Giant Pandas debut at the Zoo
Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao’s public debut at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Jan. 24, generated a bit of local interest.
(Ed. note: If you’re excited by the return of Panda Cam, wait until you hear about the M&Ms.) Continue reading Giant Pandas debut at the Zoo
Jan
17
Four Smithsonian scientists honored with Presidential Award
Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary for Science and Research, announced this week that four Smithsonian colleagues have been honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Continue reading Four Smithsonian scientists honored with Presidential Award
Jan
17
Four Smithsonian scientists honored with presidential award
Ellen Stofan, Under Secretary for Science and Research, announced this week that four Smithsonian colleagues have been honored with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Continue reading Four Smithsonian scientists honored with presidential award
Dec
19
Federal Budget Update
Are we headed for a government shutdown (again)? Continue reading Federal Budget Update
Nov
27
Working toward a smarter Smithsonian: December programming from the Staff Learning Series
Kick off the holiday season with some festive* December programming from the Staff Learning Series, presented by the National Museum of American History.
* Well, maybe not particularly festive, but certainly informative.
Continue reading Working toward a smarter Smithsonian: December programming from the Staff Learning Series
Nov
25
New leadership named for the National Museum of African Art
Secretary Bunch has announced the appointment of both a Director and Deputy Director of the National Museum of African Art, Continue reading New leadership named for the National Museum of African Art
Nov
12
Mall museums will be closed to the public on Inauguration Day
Most of the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., will be closed to the public Inauguration Day, January 20. Continue reading Mall museums will be closed to the public on Inauguration Day
Oct
30
America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
The Smithsonian’s 12th collaboration with USA Today honors American veterans. Continue reading America’s Veterans: Honor, Service, and Sacrifice
Oct
24
2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance
As the calendar year winds down, the Office of Human Resources reminds us to use accrued annual leave or risk losing it. Go ahead, take some time off–you deserve it! Continue reading 2024 Use or Lose Leave Guidance
