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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 4h

An epitaph for the ages....

(Seen at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC)

A dark grey tombstone with a carved epitaph that says "Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only altered in form." Small darker grey stones surround the base of the tombstone.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 4h

Yes. All applications go to HR dept. Non-fed ("trust") staff are still working. throughout the institution.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 4h

Job Opening: Museum Specialist (Registration Specialist) @ Smithsonian American Art Museum. 3-year position, FT, onsite - Washington, DC Salary: $69,923 / year Reports to Head Registrar

Museum Specialist (Registration Specialist)

Job Opening: Museum Specialist (Registration Specialist) at Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC.

trustcareers.si.edu

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 4h

Job Opening: Archivist @ Archives of American Art, Smithsonian. Closing date: 10/22/2025 (This job will close after first 100 applications which may be sooner than closing date)
Salary: $84,601 to - $109,975 per year GS11 FT, on-site - Washington, DC www.usajobs.gov/job/847739700

Archivist

<p>The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Institution, Offi...

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11h

Government workers 👇🏾

Lunch is on the house:

Being in the heart of downtown DC, we love that so many of our Federal employees stop by during lunch for a Donburi at China Chilcano or a Fútbol Club at Jaleo. And just because the government is shut down doesn't mean you have to miss out on your favorite lunch spot- because this time, its on us!
Join us for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM at any of our participating restaurants and enjoy a free lunch item when you present your government ID-you heard that right! Dine in with us Monday through Friday and choose your favorite: a sandwich at Jaleo, a donburi at China Chilcano, a wrap or pita at Zaytinya, or a torta at Oyamel.
We've always believed in serving our community with open arms and good food-no shutdown can stop that.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, as you note, these are exceptions & they nearly all involve use for personal HR-type activities, i.e., checking one's personnel file, filing for retirement, etc. but are not relevant to the issue of responding to colleagues. That is still prohibited and that is what I want colleagues to know.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 3d

Failure to comply can result in arrest and fines. If you contact them during this time & don't receive a response, this is why. Please be patient & contact them after the shutdown is over (maybe a week or two after, to give them time to catch up....)

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 3d

A PSA for colleagues, especially int'l colleagues who may not know. During a shutdown of the US government, federal employees are legally barred from working. They cannot respond to emails & phone calls; cannot use their work computers, mobile phones or tablets. They cannot enter their offices.

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Radio Lento @radiolento.bsky.social · 9d

Such a lovely story 👇

Lydia Massiah @lydiamassiah.bsky.social · 9d

This could be a long and rambling thread. Be patient with me.

I bought an old mahogany bureau on Ebay. I didn't really want a bureau as we're meant to be downsizing, but it was a beautiful piece & obviously very old. Google lens suggests the brass chased handles are Queen Anne. That's 1702-1714 😯

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 10d

More samizdat....

Poster affixed to lamp post that says "Only you can resist fascist liars."

$Poster affixed to lamp post in a DC park warning people that the park is federal property and law enforcement are arresting people for minor minor infractions like open containers or marijuana in their possession.$ Poster affixed to lamp post that says "in DC, we want ICE out of our community."

Poster affixed to lamp post that says "in DC, we want ICE out of our community."

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 10d

Seen while walking around town.... DC samizdat...

Poster affixed to lamp post that says "You don;' get to cancel the Constitution"

Poster affixed to lamp post that says "A masked police force is not American - it's authoritarian."

Poster affixed to lamp post that says "Free DC Free" and "Hateiis not welcome here."

A hand knitted scarf that says "Free DC" tied around a tree trunk.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 10d

APS Together: an online book club led by a renowned author w/ participants from around the world. Dickens' Bleak House, led by Yiyun Li, starts 10/14 to 11/30. Hosted by APS Together.(Full disclosure: I've read War & Peace & Moby Dick via this program -highly recommend the experience.)

APS Together

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 10d

Smithsonian extends its opening through October 11th.

Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today and will remain open through our scheduled closing time on Saturday, Oct. 11. If the government shutdown continues past Oct.…...

Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today and will remain open through our scheduled closing time on Saturday, Oct. 11. If the government shutdown continues past Oct. ...

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NPR @npr.org · 10d

The Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art both receive federal funding, but both institutions have announced they are using their reserves to stay open, at least for a little while. Other museums are offering discounts to federal employees.

The Smithsonian says it will now stay open through Oct. 11, despite the shutdown

The Smithsonian and the National Gallery of Art both receive federal funding, but both institutions have announced they are using their reserves to stay open, at least for a little while. Other museums are offering discounts to federal employees.

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Timothy Noah @timothynoah.bsky.social · 11d

Re-posting my Tuesday story on the imminent sale and likely destruction of government-owned murals by Ben Shahn and Philip Guston. The Trump administration is a cascade of emergencies; this one requires rapid mobilization by preservationists. Followup tomorrow.

newrepublic.com/article/2010...

The New Deal Masterpieces Threatened by Trump’s D.C. Downsizing

Your great-grandparents paid Ben Shahn and Philip Guston to create gorgeous public murals. Next year they could be rubble.

newrepublic.com

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 12d

Job posting: Online Project Mgr, Nat'l Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian. Closing date: 10/7; FT 2yr position; remote, $101,401-$141,826.

Plans & manages online projects; works w/ Web team, project teams, contractors to develop, produce & maintain the museum’s website & online products

Online Project Manager

Job Opening: Online Project Manager at National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC.

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Colleen [Redacted] @librarycolleen.bsky.social · 12d

Jane Goodall, Legendary Primatologist and Anthropologist, Dies at 91
www.smithsonianmag.com/science-natu...

Jane Goodall, Legendary Primatologist and Anthropologist, Dies at 91

She was considered the world’s leading expert on chimpanzees and was renowned for her global conservation efforts

www.smithsonianmag.com

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Internet Archive @archive.org · 13d

Join web pioneers Sir Tim Berners-Lee & Brewster Kahle in conversation about building and preserving the internet.

📅 Thurs, Oct 9 @ 7:30 PM PT
🎟️ IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
Details ➡️ blog.archive.org/event/buildi...

Headshots of Sir Tim Berners-Lee and Brewster Kahle.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 13d

Job opening: Winiarski Curator of Food & Wine History @ Nat'l Museum of American History;CLOSING DATE: October 14, 2025; FT, on-site, Washington, DC; $120,579-$156,755/y

To lead the Food History Project, a multidisciplinary initiative exploring American history through the lens of food and drink.

Museum Curator (Food & Wine History), IS-1015-13

Job Opening: Museum Curator (Food & Wine History), IS-1015-13 at Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 13d

Job Opening: Museum Specialist @ Nat'l Museum of African American History & Culture, Smithsonian. Closes: 10/14; GS9 - $69,923-$90,898/yr; FT, onsite, Washington, DC.

Located in the office of Collections; responsible for assisting the Digitization Team.

Museum Specialist

<p>The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo.  This position is in the National Museum of African Amer...

www.usajobs.gov

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 13d

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday, Oct. 6. The Smithsonian will use prior-year funds still available… ...

In the event of a government shutdown, our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo will remain open through at least Monday, Oct. 6. The Smithsonian will use prior-year funds still available t...

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🦇 Ashley 🦇 @redhairedash.bsky.social · 14d

Meet the Scientist Digitizing Millions of Fossilized Pollen Grains to Reveal Earth’s Climate History
#archives #pollen
www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/nation...

Meet the Scientist Digitizing Millions of Fossilized Pollen Grains to Reveal Earth’s Climate History

Smithsonian researcher Ingrid Romero studies fossil pollen to reconstruct ancient climates and predict future changes

www.smithsonianmag.com

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Diane Zorich @dzorich.bsky.social · 17d

For years, those applying for jobs in the federal government were strongly advised to submit expansive resumes that documented their experience in great detail, length be damned. That ends on September 27th with a new 2-page limit.

USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

USAJOBS Help Center

help.usajobs.gov

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Siobhan Leachman @siobhanleachman.bsky.social · 18d

Heidi Meudt & I will give a FREE virtual 1hr Wiki webinar focusing on plant biodiversity. Open to anyone wanting to improve their digital outreach skills by enriching #Wikipedia, #Wikidata & #WikiCommons.

Tuesday 14th of October at 3pm NZST.

Register to get link: tepapa.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Wiki for Botanists - online introductory session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Free virtual Wiki for Botanists online introductory session on 14 October Our aim will be to convince attendees how impactful engagement with the Wikiverse is, giving a brief introduction to Wikipedi...

tepapa.zoom.us

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James Neal @james3neal.bsky.social · 18d

JOB: Data Curation Network Director hr.myu.umn.edu/psc/hrprd/EM...

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