Join us for the 21st Annual Smithsonian Staff Picnic! Sponsored by the Smithsonian Community Committee, this free event includes lunch, entertainment, games, and more for SI staff, fellows, interns, contractors, and volunteers. Continue reading Save the Date: Annual Smithsonian staff (and volunteer) picnic
Earlier this month, Becky Kobberod, the Smithsonian’s head of digital transformation, announced the recipients of the first Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards. Continue reading 2024 Smithsonian Excellence in Digital Awards
The Smithsonian Wellness Team, in conjunction with the SI Bike and SI Run Teams, is selling special Smithsonian-branded cycling jerseys, bib shorts and caps, as well as workout tees and running tops. Continue reading Start your own cosmic journey
“A writer is by definition a disturber of the peace” – James A. Baldwin Continue reading An author for the ages
The Smithsonian’s Office of Digital Transformation has launched Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience, a website and multichannel tour experience highlighting stories from across the Smithsonian that explore the concept of resilience. Continue reading Introducing “Kaleidoscope: Patterns of Resilience”
The Smithsonian has awarded fellowships to 10 accomplished visual artists from an international pool of candidates as part of the 2024 Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship Program. Continue reading 2024 Artist Research Fellowships announced
In Memoriam: Bernice Johnson Reagan. She was a beloved member of the Smithsonian family whose decades of contributions at the Institution helped make the world a better place. Continue reading In Memoriam: Bernice Johnson Reagon
Sunwoo Hwang joins the museum at a time when it is expanding its focus on the art and culture of Korea. Continue reading Asian Art names the first Korea Foundation Curator of Korean Art and Culture
Dr. Monique Chism, the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for Education, has announced the awardees of the 2024 Together We Thrive Planning and Implementation grants. Continue reading “Together We Thrive” grants announced
Get ready to welcome two new giant pandas to the National Zoo this fall! Continue reading The pandas are coming!
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
