Each season, OCIO chooses a new staff-submitted photo for the Windows lock screen on all Smithsonian computers. Vote now for your favorite–you’ll be looking at it until Spring! Continue reading Vote Now for the Winter 2024 Windows Lock Screen
Staff at the Institution pick their favorite reads of the year, including riveting memoirs, fascinating true histories and fun fiction. Continue reading The Best Books of 2024, as chosen by Smithsonian scholars
For many, Thanksgiving means not only the opportunity to feast with friends and family, but also a chance to slip into sweatpants (ahhh!) and enjoy the tradition of Thanksgiving football. This year, you might consider reaching for a book instead of the cheese dip. Continue reading TNF For Good campaign aims to donate one million books to kids
The Office of Human Resources is excited to announce a new training course required for the entire Smithsonian community, SI Civil Training for Employees and Affiliated Staff. Continue reading Fostering a Culture of Respect at the Smithsonian
Get ready to start your holiday shopping early. Extra 30% off in store and online (plus free shipping online) starts today, Nov 25! Continue reading Retail & E-commerce Holiday Sale begins today!
The longest nights of the year are at hand, and the Environmental Research Center wants to know where YOU find your sources of beauty and inspiration. Continue reading Winter Photo Challenge: Life From the Frozen Earth
The Office of Visitor Services is excited to announce that we are recruiting for a new season of volunteer Smithsonian Ambassadors! Continue reading Ambassadors needed to meet visitors where they are
The 21st Annual Smithsonian Staff Picnic is just days away! This year, there will be more to experience than ever before. Continue reading The Smithsonian Staff Picnic is almost here!
Meet the newest member of the OVS staff: An enthusiastic historian and writer with a touch of Army discipline. Continue reading Introducing Troy Huber
Zachary Folz is the winner of the autumn Windows Lock Screen Photo Contest with this beautiful shot. Continue reading Congratulations to Zachary Folz!
Celebrate the return of the Giant Pandas to the National Zoo with new gear, Orders close March 7. Continue reading Show your panda pride with new biking, running and athletic gear!
Change is inherently challenging; rapid change is even more difficult. Continue reading Thank you for your commitment
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?
Brachman brings 20 years of experience on Capitol Hill and in the private sector to her new role. Continue reading Anne Brachman named new director of the Office of Government Relations
Calling all history lovers: we need your feedback! Will you take a few minutes to help the National Museum of American History provide better access to their collections? Continue reading American History Needs Your Feedback!
