May
18
Moving toward Phase 1
Updates from the Reopening Task Force and the New Normal Team Continue reading Moving toward Phase 1
May
14
How you can help
Secretary Bunch explains how you can help your colleagues who have run out of paid sick and annual leave. Continue reading How you can help
May
07
Smithsonian Cares: Here for you from home
Secretary Bunch is “proud to share Smithsonian Cares, a place where people can learn about how the Smithsonian is supporting the nation in a time of great need.” Continue reading Smithsonian Cares: Here for you from home
May
04
Planning for Reopening
From “stay at home” to “safe at work” Continue reading Planning for Reopening
Apr
29
The financial impact of COVID-19
Trust fund hit hardest by by deficit; senior leadership will take pay cuts. Continue reading The financial impact of COVID-19
Apr
16
Assessing the situation
April 16: We continue to assess the COVID-19 situation and will announce an opening date when we are confident that we can do so in the best, smartest, safest way for our staff and guests. Continue reading Assessing the situation
Apr
09
From the Secretary: Keep the Faith
April 8: In this time of confusion, fear and loss for many, Secretary Bunch reaches out via video to the Smithsonian community. Continue reading From the Secretary: Keep the Faith
Apr
01
From the Secretary: Appreciation amid adversity
Secretary Bunch has a message for Smithsonian volunteers as we begin Volunteer Appreciation Month during a time of national crisis. Continue reading From the Secretary: Appreciation amid adversity
Mar
27
We’re all in this together
Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch offers a message of hope and confidence to staff while we cope with the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading We’re all in this together
Mar
23
Secretary Bunch announces new leadership roles
The Secretary and Deputy Secretary have announced acting leaders for several positions in the proposed management restructuring of the Smithsonian. Continue reading Secretary Bunch announces new leadership roles
