Smithsonian|CRI

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Museums, libraries and cultural organizations in regions affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton: #NEHgov provides emergency grant funding for disaster response and recovery activities. Learn more: ow.ly/27NT50TSBOl #NEHgrant

In the event of a government shutdown on Oct. 1, Smithsonian museums, research centers and the National Zoo will remain OPEN through at least Oct. 7. The Smithsonian can use prior-year funds still available to us to remain open. Visit si.edu for updates.

Today marked the conclusion of the 5th Leadership Course in collaboration with @CERorganization. A weeklong course that equips multidisciplinary heritage professionals with the necessary leadership skills to tackle challenges where culture is in crisis. s.si.edu/3REhfbu

Using analysis of high-resolution satellite imagery, SCRI, @PennCHC, and @CHMLab at @VNMH can confirm extensive damage and areas of complete destruction in the Old City of Derna, Libya caused by the flash flooding on 9/11. Read the Rapid Report here: bit.ly/3ZyYGaC

Last day to apply for #HEART2023! Submit your application for Heritage Emergency and Response Training today: s.si.edu/45C9Eyh @smithsonian @fema #HENTF

#HEART2023 applications are due this week! Learn more and submit your Heritage Emergency and Response Training application by September 28: culturalrescue.si.edu/what-we-do/res… @fema @smithsonian @HENTF

"Cultural policy is security policy" - Elizabeth Allen, Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs SCRI was honored to attend “Ukrainian Culture in a Time of War: Identity, Heritage, and Resilience” at @UkrInstitutem alongside @UnderSecPD & @ECAatState

Who can benefit from Heritage Emergency Response Training? Learn more about #HEART2023 and apply: s.si.edu/45C9Eyh @fema @smithsonian #HENTF

What is Heritage Emergency and Response Training? Learn more about #HEART2023 and apply by September 28: s.si.edu/45C9Eyh @fema @smithsonian

SCRI, @PennCHC and @CHMLab at @VMNH have released a rapid report confirming extensive damage to the Tinmel Mosque in Morocco caused by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake on 8/9: bit.ly/3PmKnkQ

Learn more about Heritage Emergency and Response Training and apply here: s.si.edu/45C9Eyh #HENTF @smithsonian @fema #HEARTraining2023

It's that time of year! Apply now for the 2023 Heritage Emergency and Response Training. Applications due by September 28, 2023. Learn more about #HEARTraining2023 and apply here: s.si.edu/45C9Eyh #HENTF @smithsonian @fema

Today's #ConflictObservatory report from @SmithsonianCRI + @PlanetScapeAi finds significant damage to the Odesa Transfiguration Cathedral as a result of Russia's airstrike on July 23 - another example of major #Ukraine cultural landmarks being destroyed: bit.ly/3QrSCOO

Read about further impacts of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam on 6 June 2023 in this spot report that details consequences for #culturalheritage due to the flooding adjacent to the Polina Raiko House Museum in Oleshky, Ukraine @GVPTUMD @CHMLab @PennCHC bit.ly/44DARAw

Want to work with SCRI? We are seeking applications for a hybrid #internship for the fall/winter of 2023. Intern will assist with educational resource development and on-site training SCRI & #HENTF programs. Submit applications through SOLAA: s.si.edu/46FZxtj

"It belongs in a museum!" Tomorrow, SCRI’s Cori Wegener and Katharyn Hanson will join the Red Cross to dive into the archaeological and law of armed conflict issues in #IndianaJones! 12pm registration: tinyurl.com/2pnhwphc 8pm registration: tinyurl.com/3retd77w

The #ConflictObservatory shines a light on the catastrophic consequences of Russia’s brutal war. Detailed analysis from @ObserveConflict partner @SmithsonianCRI shows the world the damage to Ukraine’s #CulturalHeritage after the Kakhovka Dam destruction. hub.conflictobservatory.org/portal/apps/si…

#ConflictObservatory released a preliminary report led by @SmithsonianCRI following the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka Dam that discovered flooding of multiple cultural heritage repositories in #Ukraine. View the full report here: bit.ly/43LFt6y

Last day to register! bit.ly/3qkCaow