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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.

Nov
30

Aretha Carr is the new director of the Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity

Secretary Bunch announced earlier this week that Aretha L. Carr has been selected as the new director of the Smithsonian’s Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity, effective December 4. Continue reading Aretha Carr is the new director of the Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity

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Nov
20

There’s no place like home

This week’s CFC Cause of the Week is Housing & Shelter. Too many people around the world either don’t have a place to call home or no longer feel safe in their home. Ongoing disasters and crises have forced many families to become refugees, relying on the kindness and generosity of others for temporary shelter. Continue reading There’s no place like home

Nov
13

All the news that’s fit to print–about giant pandas, anyway

The National Zoo’s three giant pandas were returned safely to China last week. Their departure may have left a void in our hearts, but it certainly filled a giant news hole. We’ve collected some of the major stories about the 51-year history of giant pandas in Washington, D.C., and the future possibility of their return. Continue reading All the news that’s fit to print–about giant pandas, anyway

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Nov
04

Education Office names new Director for Rural Inititiaves

Andy Mink will serve as the new Director for the Rural Initiatives in the Office of the Under Secretary for Education, effective November 6, 2023. He is a career educator and non-profit professional with over more than 20 years of experience creating and implementing community- and school-based programs. Continue reading Education Office names new Director for Rural Inititiaves

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Nov
04

Abbey Earich promoted to Deputy Director of the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management

Earich joined OVS in 2015 and has made significant contributions to the volunteer community and visitor services teams over the last eight years. Continue reading Abbey Earich promoted to Deputy Director of the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management

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