SmithsonianCamp aign News from the smithsoNiaN CampaigN News from the Smithsonian Campaign Smithsonian the from News � impact � Your Your the impact of Your giviNg campaign a new leaDer arrives co-chairs David J. Skorton, president of Cornell Barbara M. Barrett University, cardiologist and jazz David M. Rubenstein musician, will join the Smithsonian Alan G. Spoon as its 13th secretary on July 1. “David campaign is an accomplished research scientist steering and a strong advocate for the arts committee Valerie Anders and humanities, which make him an extraordinary fit for the Smithsonian,” Stuart H. Bohart says John McCarter, chair of the Peggy P. Burnet Smithsonian Board of Regents. Jeffrey P. Cunard Skorton’s talents range from congenital Harold R. Denton heart disease research to playing James F. Dicke II the saxophone and flute. He says, Sakurako D. Fisher “Becoming a part of the Smithsonian Steven K. Hamp THE SMiTHSoNiAN CAMPAiGN, the largest in history for a cultural is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Ralph D. Heath institution, is raising $1.5 billion to transform one of the nation’s greatest lead an institution that is at the heart Edward R. Hintz assets into a 21st-century catalyst for change. Thank you for helping us of the country’s cultural, artistic, Erin K. Hogan meet this goal. We are honored to share examples of campaign gifts that historical and scientific life.” Wendy Jeffers establish new levels of excellence as we tell America’s story, spark Bennie F. Johnson discovery, inspire lifelong learning and reach people everywhere. Robert N. Johnson Gilbert H. Kinney inspire lifelong learning Among the 500 guests attending the launch celebration for the Smithsonian Todd Krasnow ign pa nCam ia on hs Smit no. 1 1 no. | 1 vol. | 2015 may Campaign in october 2014 was Coralyn Whitney (above, second from left). Angela Marriott A gemologist and retired biostatistics researcher, Whitney had previously Augustus C. Miller made gifts to the gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History. Paul Neely During the campaign celebration, she toured Q?rius, the museum’s new John M. Nolan interactive learning space. She says, “The kids were working hands-on Ziad Ojakli with elements from the museum’s collection. They were learning about Franklin D. Raines what’s happening now with scientific discoveries and they were enthralled!” Marcos L. Ronquillo Whitney was so inspired that she decided to endow the museum’s education Roger Sant center and programs. in recognition, the Q?rius Center was dedicated as preserving the Nicholas F. Taubman the Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center on April 10. nation’s treasures impact StorieS Randall L. Willis At the dedication with Whitney are, left to right, her husband, Dwight Gadd, Campaign A major gift from Boeing, the Smithsonian’s most Co-Chair Barbara Barrett and National Museum of Natural History Sant Director Kirk Johnson. honorary generous corporate donor, is funding an extensive committee renovation of the Boeing Milestones of Flight Honorary Chairs spark Discovery Hall in the National Air and Space Museum. The President and Mrs. For three decades, Adrienne and John Mars have supported the Smithsonian with renovation will expand the exhibition and add new George W. Bush gifts and leadership. Adrienne Mars has served on the boards of the National Air digital displays to trace the interconnected stories President Bill Clinton and Space Museum and the National Zoological Park, on the Regents’ Advancement of the world’s most significant aircraft and space- and former Secretary Committee and on the Smithsonian National Board. “For the campaign, we wanted craft. As part of this effort, the Spirit of St. Louis has SERC director Anson “Tuck” Hines, Maggie Godbold, Steven Bershader Gerald Buck of State Hillary to make an endowment gift because it’s an investment that lasts forever,” she says. been lowered to the floor for preservation work Rodham Clinton “We endowed two positions: the director of the National Air and Space Museum, and 3D scanning (below). Charles Lindbergh’s creating a legacy which sparks youngsters’ interest in aviation and space, and the director of the aircraft will be raised to the ceiling once again after Members Concerned about species extinctions around the world, Maggie Godbold and Steven Zoo’s Smithsonian Conservation Biology institute, whose research is the future of the renovation of the hall is completed, in time for The Honorable Ben Bershader have made a planned gift to fund an endowment at the Smithsonian conservation.” Each position is now named the John and Adrienne Mars Director. the museum’s 40th anniversary in 2016. Boeing’s Environmental Research Center (SERC). “SERC’s mission, understanding the human Nighthorse Campbell gift also enhances exhibitions elsewhere in the impact to the environment, cause and effect, and educating the world, leaves hope Renée Fleming tell america’s story museum and supports education programs. that our granddaughter may yet see what we have seen, instead of seeing the footprints Mia Hamm of what once was,” says Godbold. The endowment will support education programs A gift from the late A. James Clark and his family foundation funds the A. James Clark Mellody Hobson and technology. Excellence in History Teaching Program at the National Museum of American History. Ellsworth Kelly The program introduces K-12 educators across the country to effective techniques, investing in people Michael Krzyzewski powerful online tools and engaging content for their classrooms. in just three years, During his lifetime, Gerald Buck avidly collected works by California artists. As a donor Robert Langer the program trained more than 8,000 teachers in 13 states. The gift also endows and trustee of the Archives of American Art, he also supported efforts to collect and Ralph Lauren the A. James Clark Director of Education and outreach, the position that manages the program. preserve documents related to visual art in California. A bequest from his estate has Eva Longoria endowed the position of West Coast collector at the Archives. Captain James A. reach people everywhere Lovell, USN (Ret.) on the cover A campaign gift from Brenda Gaines, a vice chair of the Smithsonian National Board, George Lucas The National Mall was a massive canvas for the world’s largest portrait ever, Jorge furthers her interest in education by helping smaller museums, libraries, schools Rodrìguez-Gerada’s Out of Many, One. The portrait was commissioned by the National Yo-Yo Ma and community centers afford to host exhibitions from the Smithsonian institution Portrait Gallery and painted with gravel, sand and dirt, with help from the Clark Arnold Palmer Traveling Exhibition Service (SiTES). Now, even more people in every state can Construction Group and a gift from Tommie L. Pegues and Donald A. Capoccia. Dr. Condoleezza Rice experience the Smithsonian through SiTES. Gaines’ gift also helps build the Cal Ripken, Jr. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Eric Schmidt impact is published by the Smithsonian Campaign. Read more online at smithsoniancampaign.org. Edward O. Wilson SmithsonianCampaign Director of aDvancement anD philanthropic giving campaign Director Virginia B. Clark Cynthia Brandt Stover as of April 30, 2015 thaNk You for makiNg aN impact [email protected] | 202.633.5021 [email protected] | 202.633.5248 � News from the smithsoNiaN CampaigN SmithsonianCampaign News from the Smithsonian Campaign Smithsonian the from News impact Your Your the impact of Your giviNg � campaign a new leaDer arrives co-chairs David J. Skorton, president of Cornell Barbara M. Barrett University, cardiologist and jazz David M. Rubenstein musician, will join the Smithsonian Alan G. Spoon as its 13th secretary on July 1. “David campaign is an accomplished research scientist steering and a strong advocate for the arts committee Valerie Anders and humanities, which make him an extraordinary fit for the Smithsonian,” Stuart H. Bohart says John McCarter, chair of the Peggy P. Burnet Smithsonian Board of Regents. Jeffrey P. Cunard Skorton’s talents range from congenital Harold R. Denton heart disease research to playing James F. Dicke II the saxophone and flute. He says, Sakurako D. Fisher “Becoming a part of the Smithsonian Steven K. Hamp THE SMiTHSoNiAN CAMPAiGN, the largest in history for a cultural is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to Ralph D. Heath institution, is raising $1.5 billion to transform one of the nation’s greatest lead an institution that is at the heart Edward R. Hintz assets into a 21st-century catalyst for change. Thank you for helping us of the country’s cultural, artistic, Erin K. Hogan meet this goal. We are honored to share examples of campaign gifts that historical and scientific life.” Wendy Jeffers establish new levels of excellence as we tell America’s story, spark Bennie F. Johnson discovery, inspire lifelong learning and reach people everywhere. Robert N. Johnson Gilbert H. Kinney inspire lifelong learning Among the 500 guests attending the launch celebration for the Smithsonian Todd Krasnow ign pa nCam ia on hs Smit no. 1 1 no. | 1 vol. | may 2015 2015 may Campaign in october 2014 was Coralyn Whitney (above, second from left). Angela Marriott A gemologist and retired biostatistics researcher, Whitney had previously Augustus C. Miller made gifts to the gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History. Paul Neely During the campaign celebration, she toured Q?rius, the museum’s new John M. Nolan interactive learning space. She says, “The kids were working hands-on Ziad Ojakli with elements from the museum’s collection. They were learning about Franklin D. Raines what’s happening now with scientific discoveries and they were enthralled!” Marcos L. Ronquillo Whitney was so inspired that she decided to endow the museum’s education Roger Sant center and programs. in recognition, the Q?rius Center was dedicated as preserving the Nicholas F.