About the Author: Alexis Nolan

Alexis Nolan (nee Miller) is the Lead Volunteer Coordinator with the Office of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management.

Jul

Vote to name these adorable black-footed ferret kits

“Ferrety McFerretFace” is NOT a contender. Continue reading Vote to name these adorable black-footed ferret kits

Jul

Exploring Art through “Slow Looking”

Docent Manager Geoffrey Cohrs leads an exploration into a beloved work of art and the poem it inspired. Continue reading Exploring Art through “Slow Looking”

Jun

Watch the Volunteer Appreciation Event now!

If you were unable to join us live, or want to watch it again, you can do so now below! Continue reading Watch the Volunteer Appreciation Event now!

May

Behind-the-Scenes Collections Connections

The Ralph S. and Rose L. Solecki Papers and Artifact Project Continue reading Behind-the-Scenes Collections Connections

Apr

The impact of the transcription explosion

We’re following up on Jon Tanon’s interview with Caitlin Haynes last week, with personal stories from the Smithsonian Transcription Center. Continue reading The impact of the transcription explosion

Apr

We Appreciate Volunteers…

To continue our virtual celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Month, volunteer coordinators across the Smithsonian share why we appreciate volunteers. Continue reading We Appreciate Volunteers…

Mar

How it started. How it’s going.

Watch the latest program from the Officer of Visitor Services and Volunteer Management to learn more about the history of the Smithsonian. Continue reading How it started. How it’s going.

Feb

Art Across Cultures

Join volunteer docent Dr. Yuan Liu for a virtual program observing and comparing artworks from diverse cultures across Asia. Continue reading Art Across Cultures

Feb