Feb
26
Why did the monkey cross the road?
Because he finally could (without being run over) thanks to the pioneering work of the Zoo’s Fernanda Abra. Continue reading Why did the monkey cross the road?
Feb
04
Guidance on deferred resignation
The Office of Human Resources clarifies that Smithsonian employees are not eligible for offers of “deferred resignation.” Continue reading Guidance on deferred resignation
Jan
30
Random Acts of Coffee: Winter 2025
Grab a mocha latte, boba tea, or a plain old cuppa joe and get to know your colleagues. Deadline to sign up is February 14. Continue reading Random Acts of Coffee: Winter 2025
Jan
30
Have we found the building blocks of life on Earth?
The Bennu asteroid has revealed its secrets its secrets to scientists −and clues to how the building blocks of life on Earth may have been seeded. Continue reading Have we found the building blocks of life on Earth?
Jan
28
Adding insight to “Sightlines”
The exhibition Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond highlights the imprint of Asian Americans on the physical and cultural terrain of Washington, D.C. Matt Kaufax of WTOP News recently visited this important new exhibition from the Asian Pacific American Center. Continue reading Adding insight to “Sightlines”
Jan
27
Going, going, GONE!
LAST CALL. 2024 Employee Appreciation T-shirts are almost gone. These shirts are first come, first served. Continue reading Going, going, GONE!
Jan
27
Join the Panda Party!
As a staff member, save 20% on all panda-themed merchandise. Continue reading Join the Panda Party!
Jan
23
The Conversation: Why don’t we use the ocean to fight fires?
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort Continue reading The Conversation: Why don’t we use the ocean to fight fires?
Jan
21
30-year veteran of the travel industry joins Smithsonian Journeys
Walter Littlejohn joined Smithsonian Journeys, the Smithsonian’s travel division, as senior vice president Jan. 6. Continue reading 30-year veteran of the travel industry joins Smithsonian Journeys
Jan
17
Policy Update: Standards of Conduct Regarding Smithsonian Volunteers
The Office of Visitor Services is pleased to announce an update to Smithsonian Directive 208: Standards of Conduct Regarding Smithsonian Volunteers, dated December 20, 2024. Continue reading Policy Update: Standards of Conduct Regarding Smithsonian Volunteers
