Smithsonian Insider: Fall 2024

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Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of the Smithsonian Insider! Read about high-level Smithsonian news, Smithsonian strategic initiatives, and highlights from the work of Smithsonian scholars and experts in this issue.

SMITHSONIAN STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

The Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future tells the compelling story of why the Smithsonian has inspired America for more than 175 years. In ways no other institution can, we bring together expertise, collections and research in art, history, science, culture and education to convene conversations on topics that affect us all.

Smithsonian launches its biggest fundraising campaign in its 178-year history—Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. The Smithsonian Campaign sets out four broad themes: Opening Pathways to New Knowledge, Powering Creativity and Innovation, Advancing Sustainability and Discovery, and Illuminating Our Nation’s Past. All Smithsonian museums and centers are participating, raising funds to support specific priorities. The campaign will also raise significant funds for several strategic goals spanning the entire Smithsonian.

SITES | Affiliations will continue making an impact through the creation of three endowments as part of the Smithsonian Campaign. More about the SITES | Affiliations campaign priorities here.

  • SITES | Affiliations Legacy Endowment
  • SITES | Affiliations Intern Endowment
  • SITES | Affiliations Director’s Endowment

SMITHSONIAN IN THE NEWS

Smithsonian-Gallup Study Uncovers Gaps in How US Science Standards Are Preparing Students To Meet Sustainability Challenges of the Future

Inspiring Tomorrow’s Earth Optimists Today: An afterschool club in partnership with the Smithsonian and the World Wildlife Fund aims to build environmental leadership skills through hands-on experiences and exposure to a wide range of “green” careers

Making field trips to museums memorable this school year (featuring Durham Museum + Smithsonian Education)

SMITHSONIAN STAFF UPDATES

Welcome to these new Smithsonian staff members:

  • José Roca, curator of Latin American and Latin Diasporic Art, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
  • Hwang Sun-woo, Korea Foundation Curator of Korean Art and Culture, National Museum of Asian Art
  • Nicole L. Angarella, Inspector General, Smithsonian Institution

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Smithsonian Insider: Spring 2024

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You may remember receiving the Smithsonian Insider digital communication in your inbox twice per year, in addition to the Affiliate Collaborator newsletter. We are streamlining our communications and combining the publication of the Insider with the Collaborator. Instead, you’ll receive high-level Smithsonian news, Smithsonian strategic initiatives, and highlights from the work of Smithsonian scholars and experts in your regular Affiliate Collaborator newsletter. We hope this reduces the number of emails in your inbox while still bringing you opportunities and resources from the Smithsonian in a more concise digital communication.

SMITHSONIAN STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

The Human Remains Task Force, established in 2023, completed its work and submitted their recommendations to Secretary Bunch in January 2024. The thirteen-member task force was assembled to make policy recommendations to the Secretary concerning human remains in the custody of the Smithsonian. The full report is now published and available to the public. In sum, the task force recommends the Smithsonian develop a policy regarding the treatment and return of human remains in its care consistent with principles set forth in the report. Read the full report.

SMITHSONIAN IN THE NEWS

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has announced the names and estimated opening timeline for the final 12 galleries to open as part of the renovation of its building in Washington, D.C.

World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation Gallery Rendering. Smithsonian Institution.

SMITHSONIAN STAFF UPDATES

Welcome to new Smithsonian leadership:

  • Elizabeth C. Babcock, director, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum (effective June 3)
  • Sanchita Balachandran, director, Smithsonian’s Museum Conservation Institute (effective April 8)
  • Dalila Scruggs, Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art (effective April 22)
  • Deborah Rosenberg, executive editor, Smithsonian magazine
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