<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><img id="Picture_x0020_1" apple-inline="yes" src="cid:image002.png@01DB2610.41CA97D0" class=""></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Hello Alumni of Smithsonian Internship & Fellowship Programs!<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">We are eager to hear about your journey since participating in a Smithsonian internship and/or fellowship.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">As we strive to provide impactful and inclusive experiences for our interns and fellows, we recognize that the stories and contributions of our alumni are an essential part of continuing to deliver transformative programs. To continue fostering a dynamic and supportive community, we invite you to participate in our</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kl6bmOQU_k6Tt4zdX8XRHAl22lesvgVFmByBGHo7E8lUN1k3SkxJQTI5OUg0SEFXTlhZWVg2WEFRRi4u" title="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kl6bmOQU_k6Tt4zdX8XRHAl22lesvgVFmByBGHo7E8lUN1k3SkxJQTI5OUg0SEFXTlhZWVg2WEFRRi4u" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="color: blue;" class="">survey</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> so we can gain insight into the diverse paths our alumni have taken as well as gauge your interest in participating in our alumni engagement activities. A few of our alumni engagement opportunities include peer networking events, guest speakers/workshop facilitators, mentorship, and more!<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Please click </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kl6bmOQU_k6Tt4zdX8XRHAl22lesvgVFmByBGHo7E8lUN1k3SkxJQTI5OUg0SEFXTlhZWVg2WEFRRi4u" title="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kl6bmOQU_k6Tt4zdX8XRHAl22lesvgVFmByBGHo7E8lUN1k3SkxJQTI5OUg0SEFXTlhZWVg2WEFRRi4u" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="color: blue;" class="">here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> to complete the survey.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">To connect with our growing network and be informed about our initiatives, please follow us on our new</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-internships-and-fellowships/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-internships-and-fellowships/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="color: blue;" class="">LinkedIn</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: blue;" class=""> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">page and contact us at </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><a href="mailto:InternsAndFellows@si.edu" title="InternsAndFellows@si.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="color: blue;" class="">InternsAndFellows@si.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">. <o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Additionally, we warmly encourage you to consider making a tax-deductible gift to</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> <a href="https://internships.si.edu/support" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="">support</a> life-changing internship experiences that foster future generations of scholars, leaders, advocates, and change-makers!<a href="https://internships.si.edu/support" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class="">Donate</a> to make a difference.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">We look forward to engaging with you as we strive to create intentional opportunities for alumni to engage with one another and with current interns and fellows.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Kindly,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background-color: white;" class=""><b class=""><i class=""><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", serif; color: rgb(38, 163, 192);" class="">Roshni D. Lal, Ph.D.</span></i></b><span style="font-size: 12.5pt;" class=""> </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; background-color: white;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Director of the Office of Academic Appointments and Internships</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">The Smithsonian Institution<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><a href="mailto:InternsAndFellows@si.edu" title="InternsAndFellows@si.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: blue;" class="">InternsAndFellows@si.edu</span></a><a href="mailto:InternsAndFellows@si.edu" title="InternsAndFellows@si.edu" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: blue; text-decoration: none;" class=""> </span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class=""><o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="">Follow us on </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-internships-and-fellowships/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/company/smithsonian-internships-and-fellowships/" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);" class=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: blue;" class="">LinkedIn</span></a><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""> <img border="0" id="image_0" apple-inline="yes" src="cid:image001.png@01DB2607.98A13590" class=""></div></body></html>