Smithsonian Insider: Fall 2024
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
- Federal employment opportunities at the Smithsonian
- Non-Federal (Trust) employment at the Smithsonian
- Employment opportunities at Affiliates
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