Oct
31
Happy Halloween from the Smithsonian!
We hope you take a moment today to enjoy the spooky sentiments of the season. Continue reading Happy Halloween from the Smithsonian!
Oct
31
Former intern Roshni Lal named new Director of Academic Appointments and Internships
Dr. Monique Chism, Under Secretary for Education, announced earlier this week that Dr. Roshni D. Lal will serve as the new Director for the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships, effective November 6, 2023. Continue reading Former intern Roshni Lal named new Director of Academic Appointments and Internships
Oct
30
CFC Cause of the Week: Animal Welfare
Do you want to enrich people’s lives through the companionship of a pet? Continue reading CFC Cause of the Week: Animal Welfare
Oct
24
Two of SI’s own are among top 50 “museum influencers”
Adam Rozan and Jorge Zamanillo have been named to the “Blooloop 50” of significant museum influencers around the world. Continue reading Two of SI’s own are among top 50 “museum influencers”
Oct
23
Would you like to bring more beauty and culture to our troubled world?
This week’s Combined Federal Campaign focusses on the arts and humanities. Continue reading Would you like to bring more beauty and culture to our troubled world?
Oct
16
CFC Cause of the Week: End Poverty
This week’s CFC Cause of the Week is End Poverty. An estimated 656 million people live below the international poverty line and are deprived of basic human needs such as health care, nutrition, clean water, proper sanitation, and education. Continue reading CFC Cause of the Week: End Poverty
Oct
13
Shanita Brackett to serve as Acting Director of the Anacostia Community Museum
Shanita Brackett, currently Associate Director for Operatons at the National Museum of African American History and Culture will serve as the Acting Director of the Anacostia Community Museum, effective November 6, 2023. Continue reading Shanita Brackett to serve as Acting Director of the Anacostia Community Museum
Oct
10
CFC Cause of the Week: Crisis and Disaster Response
CFC Cause of the Week: Crisis and Disaster Response. It sometimes seems that the world faces another crisis or natural disaster each week. It’s easy to become jaded until you or your loved ones need help. Here’s your chance to pay it forward. Continue reading CFC Cause of the Week: Crisis and Disaster Response
Oct
09
How Neurodivergent Populations Experience (and Struggle with) Museums and Cultural Spaces
The Smithsonian Staff Learning Series presents “How Neurodivergent Populations Experience (and Struggle with) Museums & Cultural Spaces: A Talk with ADDitude Magazine.” Continue reading How Neurodivergent Populations Experience (and Struggle with) Museums and Cultural Spaces
Oct
02
Smithsonian museum directors among the “Most Powerful Women in Washington”
From arts, nonprofit, and media mavens to corporate, political, and legal powerhouses, Washingtonian magazine has chosen 169 women making a mark in Washington. This year, that list includes seven of our Smithsonian colleagues. Continue reading Smithsonian museum directors among the “Most Powerful Women in Washington”
