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Dec

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Applications sought for 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program

Applications are now being solicited for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program. The 2024 ELDP is designed to provide learning and development opportunities for high-potential, high-performing GS/IS 11s and 12s (and grade equivalents in SE). Continue reading Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Applications sought for 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program

Dec

Meet the Archaeologist Leading the Natural History Museum’s Repatriation Efforts

With more than 20 years of experience at the Smithsonian, Dorothy Lippert is championing a collaborative approach to repatriation. Continue reading Meet the Archaeologist Leading the Natural History Museum’s Repatriation Efforts

Nov

Native American narrative: Ensuring history, culture and contemporary life are integral in classrooms

An ongoing goal of the National Museum of the American Indian is to change the Native American narrative in schools all year long. Continue reading Native American narrative: Ensuring history, culture and contemporary life are integral in classrooms

Nov

Buy early, buy often! SAAM’s annual holiday book sale is underway.

Here’s your chance to satisfy all the art lovers on your gift list (and maybe pick up a few things for yourself!) Continue reading Buy early, buy often! SAAM’s annual holiday book sale is underway.

Nov

Wrinkled Radicals

Age may just be a number, but with the current debate over how old is too old to serve as President or a member of Congress, it’s a good time to remind ourselves that Americans were once automatically consigned to a decrepit and ignominious old age on their 65th birthday. Continue reading Wrinkled Radicals

Nov

Winter Photo Challenge: All The Colors Of Cold

The longest nights of the year are at hand, and the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center wants to know where YOU find your sources of joy and inspiration. Continue reading Winter Photo Challenge: All The Colors Of Cold

Nov

Retail Holiday Sale – Extra Employee Discount Online and in Stores!

Get all your museum-related gifts now! Sale ends Dec. 9 Continue reading Retail Holiday Sale – Extra Employee Discount Online and in Stores!

Nov

The best of Indigenous Cinema: Streaming on demand through Nov. 24

The National Museum of the American Indian celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with an online Native Cinema Showcase available now through Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Continue reading The best of Indigenous Cinema: Streaming on demand through Nov. 24

Nov

Dorothy Lippert named Repatriation Program Manager at NMNH

With more than 20 years’ experience at the Smithsonian, Lippert is nationally recognized for her contributions to archaeology and repatriation. Continue reading Dorothy Lippert named Repatriation Program Manager at NMNH

Nov

Announcing the Smithsonian Veterans Council

The Smithsonian Veterans Council is an assembly of military veteran Smithsonian employees and volunteers, veteran spouses, and persons interested in promoting veteran issues. Continue reading Announcing the Smithsonian Veterans Council

About the Author: Torch staff

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Applications sought for 2024 Emerging Leaders Development Program

Meet the Archaeologist Leading the Natural History Museum’s Repatriation Efforts

Native American narrative: Ensuring history, culture and contemporary life are integral in classrooms

Buy early, buy often! SAAM’s annual holiday book sale is underway.

Wrinkled Radicals

Winter Photo Challenge: All The Colors Of Cold

Retail Holiday Sale – Extra Employee Discount Online and in Stores!

The best of Indigenous Cinema: Streaming on demand through Nov. 24

Dorothy Lippert named Repatriation Program Manager at NMNH

Announcing the Smithsonian Veterans Council

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