Oct
08
Why aren’t Zoo and Aquarium professionals more diverse?
Association of Minority Zoo and Aquarium Professionals Continue reading Why aren’t Zoo and Aquarium professionals more diverse?
Oct
04
Coffee has always fueled the Smithsonian
From the gallons consumed by James Smithson during his university days to an upcoming exhibition on the impact of the elixir on ecosystems to the staff members who choose to remain anonymous about their addiction, the magic bean and its rich brown decoction have always been a part of the Smithsonian’s history. Continue reading Coffee has always fueled the Smithsonian
Sep
15
The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwor Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Sep
09
SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Sep
09
SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Dubbed “the Oscars of government service,” the Service to America Medals recognize unsung heroes in federal government every year. SERC biologist Greg Ruiz’s three decades fighting marine invasions earned him a spot in the 2021 finals. Continue reading SERC’s Greg Ruiz is a finalist for Service to America Medal
Sep
09
The Regents begin work
At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
Sep
09
The Regents begin work
At its very first meeting, the Smithsonian Board of Regents appointed the first SI employee, William McPeake, to the position of doorkeeper and messenger for the Board, at a salary of $1 per day. They did some other stuff, too. Continue reading The Regents begin work
Sep
08
September 11: Stories of a Changed World
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the glob Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
Sep
08
September 11: Stories of a Changed World
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two decades later, this day in American history and the days that followed live on in our collective memory, impacting our national conversation and the lives of people across the globe. Continue reading September 11: Stories of a Changed World
Sep
02
The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
Draw the Curtain, a larger-than-life installation by Swiss-born artist Nicolas Party will unveil the unexpected by turning the the building exterior of the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden into a massive, 360-degree artwork. Installation of the piece has already begun! Stop by the National Mall in Washington D.C. to watch the transformation, or you can view in the completed piece online and in person soon. Continue reading The curtain opens on a dramatic new installation at the Hirshhorn
