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The Canvas hack was a warning about our AI future. Are we listening?
This month, during the height of finals season, millions of college students opened their laptops and discovered that Canvas — the online platform holding their assignments, grades, syllabi and course communications — was down. In its place was a taunting message from a hacker group “ShinyHunters” threatening to release personal data on 275 million students, teachers and staff members unless institutions paid up. Within higher education, chaos ensued.
The Canvas hack was a warning about our AI future. Are we listening?
WhatsApp 6 hours ago WhatsApp Finally Lets Users Hide Phone Numbers With New Username Feature: How To Set It Up Now Mashable - Priya Singh • 6h WhatsApp is preparing to roll out usernames, giving users a new way to connect without sharing their mobile numbers. Similar to features already available on Telegram and Instagram, the update will let people share a unique handle instead of their phone number for conversations.
Spring Into Creativity: Discover Art Classes from Smithsonian Associates
Refresh your skills and spark new ideas this spring—open to all levels, wherever you are Whether you are just beginning or building on years of experience, Smithsonian Associates’ Studio Arts program makes it easy—and fun—to explore what you can create. From painting and drawing to art theory, printmaking, and more, this season’s classes invite you to experiment, build skills, and make space for creativity. Weave a whimsical fish-shaped pendant in an online workshop on April 18.
Earn a Smithsonian World Art History Certificate This Year
Your Passport to a World of Art If you’re an art lover who’s thinking about resolutions for 2026, here’s a suggestion for your list: Explore becoming part of Smithsonian Associates’ World Art History Certificate program. It forgoes exams and papers and focuses instead on a flexible, personalized approach to expanding your knowledge and appreciation of art.
Celebrate the Season: Your Guide to Smithsonian Associates’ Holiday Programs
Ring in the holidays with a festive mix of programs, studio arts classes and performances The closing months of the year are a time of traditions: A treasured ornament from someone dear. A piece of seasonal music that opens a symphony of memories. A story whose telling never grows old. Smithsonian Associates is taking a look at some of the rich tapestry behind these traditions, and introduces one you might not know about (winter ghosts, anyone?).
New Season, New Skills: Explore Fall Art Classes from Smithsonian Associates
Join a vibrant creative community this fall—no matter your skill level or location Whether you want to tap into your creative side for the first time or expand your existing skills, there’s no better way to do it than with a Smithsonian Associates’ studio arts program. This fall choose from over 90 online and in-person offerings that cover just about every area you can imagine, from drawing to fiber arts, mixed media to painting, and calligraphy to photography.
Institutionalizing just policing: culture, discretion, and the limits of reform
Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Thanks to Amelia Wirts and Jen Page for providing feedback on a draft of this review. Thanks also to Luke Hunt and Jonathan Jacobs at Criminal Justice Ethics. Notes 1 Monaghan, Just Policing, 27–47. 2 Ibid., 27. 3 Ibid., 50–69. 4 Ibid., 74.
Discover the History of America’s Road Trip Culture and More Learning Experiences from Smithsonian Associates
Embark on your next great learning adventure with Smithsonian Associates Smithsonian Associates produces vibrant educational and cultural programs for people of all ages. Hundreds of online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, hands-on studio arts classes, one-of-a-kind study tours and children’s programs are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Discover Online and In-Person Art Classes from Smithsonian Associates
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Add a creative spark to your spring with hands-on arts classes taught by professional artists Does the thought of picking up a paintbrush, camera, quilting needle, pastel stick, or calligraphy pen instantly ignite your imagination? There’s no better place to get in touch with—or perhaps reconnect with—your creative side this spring than in studio arts classes and workshops offered by Smithsonian Associates.
Celebrate the Spirit of the Season With These Festive Smithsonian Associates Programs
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year, and Smithsonian Associates offers plenty of ways to celebrate the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Tune in online for a course that delves into the classical sounds of Christmas or hear stories and secrets of New York City’s iconic Radio City Music Hall. For those who like to lean into the dark, folklorists Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman share an array of chilling holiday folklore from around the world.
Receiving an ADHD diagnosis as an adult and a mother can be life-changing. I was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year at 38 years old, and it has provided me with enormous clarity, validation, and relief. Although I had struggled with focus, organization, time management, and anxiety for as long as I can remember, becoming a mother really shifted these struggles into overdrive. I started to wonder if my challenges weren’t just about managing “mom brain” or anxiety.
Discoveries of the Webb Space Telescope and More Programs in September
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, engaging learning experiences for people of all ages. Hundreds of online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, hands-on studio arts classes, one-of-a-kind study tours and children’s programs are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Baseball in the Movies and More Programs to Kick off Summer
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, engaging learning experiences for people of all ages. Hundreds of online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, hands-on studio arts classes, one-of-a-kind study tours and children’s programs are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
An Evening with Author Erik Larson and More Programs in May
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, engaging learning experiences for people of all ages. Hundreds of online and in-person lectures, seminars, performances, hands-on studio arts classes, one-of-a-kind study tours and children’s programs are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Enter a World of Art in 2024
Art is all around us. It excites us, enriches our lives, and enlivens our imaginations. But to truly appreciate any work of art, we need to understand the context and culture in which it was produced. That's why Smithsonian Associates offers the stimulating and rewarding Smithsonian World Art History Certificate program, which focuses on a flexible, personalized approach to expanding your knowledge and appreciation of art.
A New Year of Delightful Destinations
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Travel to fascinating places with Smithsonian Associates in 2024 For avid travelers, there’s nothing more exciting as planning a new adventure, and Smithsonian Associates’ overnight tours for 2024 offer plenty of reasons for excitement. Whether you’re a fan of history, art, theater, nature, or architecture—or simply love discovering new places—these expert-led multi-day excursions offer a year’s worth of tempting travels.
Get Ready for the Holidays with these Festive Programs
Smithsonian Associates offers plenty of ways for people to celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the holidays. A wide variety of in-person and livestreamed programs provide insights into holiday traditions, explore the classical sounds of Christmas and spotlight scrumptious desserts and cocktails from holidays celebrated worldwide. Studio arts workshops add a touch of nature to participants’ holiday décor and a reflective writing workshop presents new ways to contemplate the gifts of winter.
The Vibrant Textiles of Dorothy Liebes and More Programs in July
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES This month’s mix includes a wide variety of online lectures and seminars, studio art classes, and in-person study tours Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually.
Hokusai’s Career in Prints and More Programs in June
SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates offers a variety of fascinating lectures and seminars, studio art classes, and study tours this month Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Kids Can Experience a Night of Adventure at the Smithsonian This Summer
Do you know any young people who’d love to have a Smithsonian museum all to themselves for a summer night? You can make their dreams come true with Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures. On five Friday evenings from June through August 8-to-14-year-olds (and their adults) can join fellow adventurers at the National Museum of Natural History as the crowds shuffle out, the lights dim, and the doors close.
Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Bill Nye’s 'The End Is Nye' Series Plus More Programs in May
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of lectures and seminars, studio arts classes, and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
A Grand Tour of the Solar System and More Programs in April
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
True Tales from the Life of Alice Roosevelt Longworth and More Programs in March
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org. Tuesday, March 7 What Does It Mean To Live a Good Life?
Summer Camps Offer Kids Opportunities to Connect with the Smithsonian’s Museums and Research
The Smithsonian’s world is an incredibly wide and exciting one. And for curious and adventurous kids, there’s no better place to be than right in the middle of it with Smithsonian Summer Camp. In-person camps on the National Mall offer kindergarten through 9th graders one-of-a-kind opportunities to connect with the Smithsonian’s museums and research—and meet the people behind it all.
Rick Steves on Eating in Italy and More Programs in February
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates offers a rich collection of curated programs this month Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Earn a Smithsonian World Art History Certificate in 2023
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Deepen your knowledge of art through programs that span centuries and cultures Is this a year in which you’d like to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of art? Becoming part of Smithsonian Associates’ certificate program in World Art History is the perfect—and most enjoyable—way to move you toward that goal.
Celebrating Giant Pandas at the National Zoo and More Programs in January
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates presents a fascinating array of topics in their online and in-person offerings this month Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually.
Birding in a Winter Wonderland and More Seasonal Programs in December
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates offers a slate of engaging and entertaining programs this month Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
Get Ready for the Holiday Season With These Festive Programs
Individual programs and tours offer insights into classic holiday traditions and studio art workshops add a touch of nature to your holiday décor. To view the latest Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org. Wednesday, November 30 Modern Evergreen Wreath: Just in time for the holidays, create a modern wreath design with fresh evergreens on a metal hoop. Using a method similar to floral arrangement, combine local textures, shapes and colors in your design.
Misty Copeland Honors a Trailblazing Black Ballerina and More Programs in November
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates presents a rich collection of curated programs this month Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit smithsonianassociates.org.
An Evening with Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Plus More Programs in October
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of lectures, seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit www.smithsonianassociates.org. Saturday, October 1 Philosophy in the Middle Ages: A Harmony of Faith and Reason: Gregory T.
The Private Space Industry Revolution Plus 20 More Programs in September
Smithsonian Associates offers innovative, online and in-person programming that promotes learning, enrichment and creativity for people of all ages. Hundreds of seminars, studio arts classes and study tours are offered annually. To view the Smithsonian Associates digital program guide, visit www.smithsonianassociates.org. Wednesday, September 7 Madame President: What Will It Take?
How to Be a Conscious Eater Plus More Programs in August
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates offers a rich collection of curated in-person and online programs this month Tuesday, August 2 “Into the Jaws of Death”: Fighting the Crimean War: The brutal Crimean War exemplified the kind of competition among mighty European nations seen through much of the 18th and 19th centuries.
60 Years of Bond, James Bond and More Programs in July
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates offers a slate of engaging and entertaining programs this month Wednesday, July 6 Mediterranean Exchanges: Rome, Jerusalem, Constantinople, Alexandria: For thousands of years the Mediterranean Basin has nurtured creative and powerful cultures. Alice C.
Kids Can Experience Nighttime Adventures at the Smithsonian This Summer
Next month, Smithsonian Associates debuts Smithsonian Nighttime Adventures, an after-hours experience for children at the National Museum of Natural History. When the crowds are gone, and the doors have closed, one of the world’s most popular museums is their playground until nearly midnight. Young adventurers and their adult chaperones join other night owls as they immerse themselves in a unique Smithsonian experience.
Geraldine Brooks on the Heart of a Horse and More Programs in June
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums SMITHSONIAN ASSOCIATES Smithsonian Associates presents a rich collection of curated programs this month in person and online Wednesday, June 1 Smithsonian Knits: The War Years: In this studio arts workshop, take a deep dive into the creation and accession of six knitted items from the Smithsonian collection—and discover the iconic fashions and fascinating histories they represent.
Almost Lost to History: King Tut and His Tomb Plus More Programs in May
Monday, May 2 Art + History: Guernica by Pablo Picasso: Conceived as a response to the brutality of the Spanish Civil War, Picasso’s monumental 1937 mural Guernica grew to symbolize the atrocities and horror of all human conflicts. Lecturer Paul Glenshaw examines the source of its impact, a stunning synthesis reflecting the 20th century’s developments in art, technology, warfare and psychology in a work whose power is timeless.
Saving Yellowstone, Frans de Waal on Gender, Icelandic Folklore and More Programs in April
On April 5 author Megan Kate Nelson traces Yellowstone’s journey from unexplored landscape to national icon. Photo by stellalevi / iStock Friday, April 1 Assisi: Where the Past and Present Live: The Umbrian hill town of Assisi potently captures the spirit of the Middle Ages in a way few places can. Art historian Elaine Ruffolo explores how this most extraordinary town was shaped by glorious art, architecture and the legacy of Saint Francis.
J. Kenji López-Alt on the Wok, a Night at the Oscars, Jane Austen’s Enduring Legacy and More Programs in March
Cookbook author, New York Times columnist, and host of “Kenji’s Cooking Show,” J. Kenji López-Alt will discuss the science and technique of cooking in a wok on March 24 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art. Aubrie Pick Smithsonian Associates Streaming offers a range of individual programs, multi-part courses, studio arts classes and virtual study tours produced by the world’s largest museum-based educational program.
Explore How Women Chefs Achieve Food Justice and Community Empowerment Original
Chef Paola Velez, a co-founder of the international movement Bakers Against Racism, kicks off the series on Feb. 22. Discover how food lies at the heart of cultural identities and communicates fundamental values of racial and social justice in a free series of Smithsonian Associates Streaming programs presented in collaboration with the National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum.
A Celebration of Love in the Animal Kingdom and More Streaming Programs in February
On Friday, Feb. 11, a SMITHSONIAN at 8 virtual event presented in collaboration with the National Museum of Natural History will celebrate all types of love in the animal kingdom with expert talks and games. Grahm S. Jones / Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Wednesday, February 2 Why Shakespeare Matters Today: Rethinking Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear: Why are William Shakespeare’s plays still considered essential reading?
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A Celebration of Love in the Animal Kingdom and More Streaming Programs in February The birds and the bees have their fun, but this Valentine’s Day celebrate all types of love found in the animal kingdom with the National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Summer Camp Is Back!
Smithsonian Associates offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences that spark the imagination—and offer plenty of great fun—during Smithsonian Summer Camp, offered in person and online in 2022. Smithsonian Associates The Smithsonian’s world is an incredibly wide and exciting one. And for curious and adventurous kids, there’s no better place to be than right in the middle of it with Smithsonian Summer Camp.
Earn a Smithsonian World Art History Certificate in 2022
Left column, clockwise: Girl with the Red Hat, ca. 1674, by Pieter van Ruijven; Taj Mahal, completed 1643, Agra, India; Starry Night, ca. 1889, by Vincent Van Gogh; The Calf-Bearer, ca. 570 B.C.; Athens, Greece; Equestrian ceramic figure; ca. 13th–15th centuries; Mali. Is this a year in which you’d like to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of art? Becoming part of Smithsonian Associates’ certificate program in World Art History is the perfect—and most enjoyable—way to move you toward that goal.
Ring in the New Year with Streaming Programs Inspired by the Smithsonian’s World of Knowledge
North-facing view of the Enid A. Haupt Garden and south facade of the Smithsonian Institution Building ("The Castle") in Washington, D.C. on Dec.
Get Ready for the Holiday Season With These Virtual Programs
Create a modern wreath design during a studio arts workshop offered by Smithsonian Associates Streaming on December 8. Arrin Sutliff Saturday, December 4 Holiday Card Workshop: Create four different fancy-fold cards sure to impress the people on your holiday card list! Fancy folds can be intimidating, but this workshop painlessly guides you through the steps, and detailed instructions provide you with everything you need to create future fancy folds on your own.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren, Kal Penn, Remembering Cokie Roberts and More Programs Streaming in November
Senator Elizabeth Warren will discuss her new book Pinkie Promises with USA Today Washington Bureau Chief, Susan Page, in a Smithsonian Associates Streaming event Monday, Nov. 8. Tuesday, November 2 What Cokie Roberts Did Reflections On A Life Well Lived: To call Cokie Roberts a legendary journalist merely scratches the surface of the life of this bestselling author and champion for women who was a fixture on national radio and television for 40 years.
Ken Burns, Anthony Fauci, Justice Stephen Breyer, Stanley Tucci and Ina Garten Headline October Streaming Programs
Muhammad Ali filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon will discuss the making of the documentary at a Smithsonian Associates Streaming program on October 4.
Cooking French Classics and 25 Other Smithsonian Associates Programs Streaming in September
Smithsonian Voices Smithsonian Associates Cooking French Classics and 25 Other Smithsonian Associates Programs Streaming in September August 26th, 2021, 11:54AM / BY Lauren Lyons On September 28 cooking teacher, author and journalist Susan Herrmann Loomis invites you to enter her Parisian kitchen virtually during a Smithsonian Associates Streaming program as she shares what the home cook needs to know to make a delicious plat du jour.
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