MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 1, 2021, VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

ATTENDANCE

This scheduled meeting of the Board of Regents (“Board”) of the Smithsonian Institution (“Smithsonian”) was held on 

Monday, February 1, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Board conducted its scheduled 

meeting via videoconference. Chancellor John G. Roberts, Jr. welcomed Regents and staff and called the meeting to 

order at 10:00 a.m. Participating were Regents:

Senator John Boozman 

Senator Patrick J. Leahy

Representative Doris Matsui

Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard

Mr. Steve Case, Chair

Mr. John Fahey

Mr. Roger W. Ferguson, Jr.

Mr. Michael Govan

Dr. Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey, Vice Chair

Mr. Michael Lynton

Ms. Denise O’Leary

Mr. Franklin D. Raines

Mr. David M. Rubenstein

Ms. Kathryn Hall, Investment Committee Chair

Mr. Dennis Keller, Smithsonian National Board Chair

Mrs. Christine Udvar-Hazy, Advancement Committee Chair

Vice President Kamala D. Harris was unable to participate. 

Smithsonian and Regent staff present by invitation of the Board were: 

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary

Greg Bettwy, Chief of Staff to the Secretary

Roger Brissenden, Acting Under Secretary for Science

and Research

Victor Castillo, Office of Representative Roybal-Allard

Kate Forester, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Regents

Mallory Gianola, Special Assistant to the Regents

(recorder)

Kevin Gover, Acting Under Secretary for 

Museums and Culture

Cathy Helm, Inspector General 

Toni-Marie Higgins, Office of Senator Boozman 

Janice Lambert, Chief Financial Officer 

Judith Leonard, General Counsel 

Julissa Marenco, Assistant Secretary for 

Communications and External Affairs and Chief 

Marketing Officer

Era Marshall, Director for the Office of Equal 

Employment and Supplier Diversity

Mike McCarthy, Under Secretary for Administration

Kevin McDonald, Senior Adviser to Senator Leahy

Jeffrey P. Minear, Counselor to the Chief 

Justice

Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar, Acting Under 

Secretary for Education

Meroë Park, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating 

Officer

Vernon L. Simms, Director of the Office of 

Government Relations

Robert J. Spiller, Assistant Secretary for 

Advancement 

Porter N. Wilkinson, Chief of Staff to the Regents
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BUSINESS MEETING

Welcome and Senior 

Staff Transitions

Regent Transitions

Special Events

Consent Agenda

REPORT OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Board and Executive Committee Chair Steve Case began his report by providing 

an update on senior staff transitions. He welcomed Chief Financial Officer Janice 

Lambert to her first meeting of the Board of Regents. Ms. Lambert joined the 

Smithsonian on January 4, and oversees the Office of Planning, Management, and 

Budget; the Office of Finance and Accounting; the Office of Contracting and 

Personal Property Management; and the Office of Sponsored Projects. Mr. Case 

then congratulated Kevin Gover, who was named as the Under Secretary for 

Museums and Culture on January 17. The Board also was informed that Roger 

Brissenden would be stepping away from his role as Acting Under Secretary for 

Science and Research, effective February 5. The Regents expressed their 

gratitude to Dr. Brissenden for his service to the Smithsonian and his willingness 

to continue to support the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory on a part-time 

basis.

Mr. Case also acknowledged recent Regent transitions. The Smithsonian is 

awaiting Congressional leadership to make two necessary appointments from 

both the United States Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to replace 

Senator David Perdue and Representative John Shimkus, respectively. Mr. Case 

also recognized that with the recent inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris 

has become an ex-officio member of the Board. 

To conclude his report, Mr. Case provided an update on special events. He 

highlighted viewing and engagement metrics from the Regents’ annual public 

forum, which was held virtually on December 15. This was the first public forum 

to be hosted exclusively on a virtual platform, and viewership and participation 

increased from the traditional in-person format. He also previewed a virtual

meeting that he and the Secretary will host for the Smithsonian Advisory Board 

Chairs on February 16, which will focus on the Institution’s diversity, equity, 

accessibility, and inclusion efforts and aligning the objectives of the Secretary’s 

strategic priorities with the work of the units and advisory boards.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda (“Agenda”) was presented for the Board’s consideration. 

Action items listed on the February 1, 2021, Agenda included: the approval of 

minutes from the October 19, 2020, meeting of the Board of Regents; a proposed 

amendment to the Records Request Policy; appointments and reappointments to 

13 Smithsonian Institution Advisory Boards; and gifts and naming recognition. As 

a donor to one of the gifts considered for approval, David Rubenstein recused 

himself from the vote. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted 

to adopt the Agenda, constituting the approval of all action items listed therein.

See attached Actions 2021.02.01 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).
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Questions on Written 

Committee Reports

Written Report of the 

Advancement

Committee

Written Report of the 

Compensation and 

Human Resources 

Committee

Written Report of the 

Finance Committee

Written Report of the 

Governance and 

Nominating Committee

QUESTIONS ON WRITTEN COMMITTEE REPORTS

Next, Mr. Case provided an opportunity for Regent committee chairs and 

Smithsonian staff to answer questions on the written reports distributed in 

advance of the meeting by the Advancement Committee; Compensation and 

Human Resources Committee; Finance Committee; Governance and Nominating

Committee; Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee; Office of 

Government Relations; and Smithsonian National Board.

Written Report of the Advancement Committee

The Advancement Committee conducted a meeting on January 14, 2021. During 

the meeting, the Committee reviewed notable gifts and grants and voted to 

recommend four gift actions to the Board of Regents. The Committee was 

briefed on fundraising progress and plans for fiscal year 2021 and received an 

update on revised planning efforts for the Smithsonian’s next fundraising 

campaign. As of December 29, 2020, the Smithsonian had raised $34.96 million 

towards its $200 million goal. The Advancement Committee also completed its 

annual self-assessment.

Written Report of the Compensation and Human Resources

Committee

The Compensation and Human Resources Committee met on December 11, 2020,

and January 19, 2021. During the meetings, the Committee reviewed human 

resources and compensation matters and approved 2021 compensation 

recommendations for senior executives. Additionally, the Committee performed 

its annual review of the Committee Charter.

Written Report of the Finance Committee

The Finance Committee conducted a meeting on January 14, 2021. During the

meeting, the Committee reviewed the fiscal year 2020 year-end financial results. 

Revenues for the period totaled $1,522 million; Expenses totaled $1,585 million; 

and Net Operating Loss for the year was $63.4 million. The Committee also 

received an overview of the fiscal year 2021 federal appropriation. The 2021 

Consolidated Appropriations Act provides $1.033 billion for the Smithsonian, 

which is $14.6 million below the enacted fiscal year 2020 level. The Act provides 

$818.2 million for Salaries and Expenses and $214.5 million for Facilities Capital.

Written Report of the Governance and Nominating Committee

The Governance and Nominating Committee met on December 7, 2020. During 

the meeting, the Committee voted to approve appointments and reappointments 

to Smithsonian advisory boards. The Committee discussed the search for the next 

citizen Regent to fill the vacancy when Regent David Rubenstein’s term ends in 
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Written Report of the 

Strategy, Innovation, 

and Technology 

Committee

Written Report of the 

Office of Government 

Relations

Smithsonian Introduced 

Legislation

Smithsonian Related 

Legislation

May 2021. The Committee also reviewed policies and procedures related to the 

vetting of advisory board members as part of an effort to standardize practices 

regarding Smithsonian Advisory Boards.

Written Report of the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology 

Committee

The Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee conducted a meeting on 

December 14, 2020. During the meeting the Committee voted to recommend the 

approval of a proposed amendment to the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology 

Committee Charter. The Secretary also led strategic discussions with the 

Committee on engaging a national audience and the Smithsonian’s New Normal. 

The Committee also reviewed the exhibition calendar and was briefed on two 

upcoming exhibitions: The Bias Inside Us, a four-year project developed by the 

Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service to encourage civil dialogue on 

important issues facing our nation and the world, and ¡Printing the Revolution! 

The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now, an exhibition at the 

Smithsonian American Art Museum that explores the rise of Chicano graphics and 

history of printmaking within early social movements. 

Written Report of the Office of Government Relations

The Office of Government Relations (“OGR”) reported that on December 27, 

2020, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. The act 

provided funding for the Smithsonian fiscal year 2021 Salaries and Expenses and 

Facilities Capital. Congress also included the final version of the Smithsonian 

American Women’s History Museum Act and the National Museum of the 

American Latino Act in a separate division of the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

OGR also reported on legislation introduced by the Smithsonian. On November 

30, 2020, Senator Boozman introduced S.4925, a bill to provide for additional 

space and resources for the protection and preservation of national collections 

held by the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art by authorizing 

construction of an additional storage facility (“Pod 6”) at the Museum Support 

Center in Suitland, MD. Prior to the end of the 116th Congress, the bill was 

placed into the Senate Hotline for consideration under unanimous consent. The 

bill had no objections, but was not scheduled for a vote before the end of the

session.

On October 17, 2020, S.743 became Public Law No: 116-170, which directs 

Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 5307th Composite Unit 

(Provisional), commonly known as Merrill's Marauders, in recognition of their 

bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World 

War II. Following its award, the gold medal will be given to the Smithsonian 

Institution to be displayed and made available for research.
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Congressional Hearings, 

Briefings, and 

Engagement

Written Report of the 

Smithsonian National 

Board

Report of the Facilities

Committee

Report of the Audit and 

Review Committee

Despite enhanced telework for most Smithsonian and Congressional staff, regular 

oversight meetings, Congressional briefings, and hearings have continued. 

Recent hearings have focused on the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act

and the National Museum of the American Latino Act. The Office of Government 

Relations has also continued its bi-weekly Smithsonian Education Newsletter and 

the “Space on the Hill” briefing series by pivoting to a virtual format.

 

Written Report of the Smithsonian National Board

The Smithsonian National Board (“SNB”) held its fall meeting and alumni reunion 

virtually on October 22-23, 2020. The meeting focused on education and distance 

learning at the Smithsonian and featured ongoing work by units to develop 

engaging digital learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition 

to the business meeting, the meeting of the SNB included working group and 

committee meetings, a virtual tour of the National Postal Museum’s upcoming 

exhibit Baseball: America’s Home Run, and an update on the FUTURES exhibition 

at the Arts and Industries Building.

REPORT OF THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Chair of the Facilities Committee David Rubenstein gave the Committee’s report 

and presented one action item for the Board’s consideration: a proposed fiveyear lease extension. The Board of Regents was asked to approve the Secretary’s 

request for authority to execute a five-year lease extension for approximately 

333,724 square feet of administrative office, collections storage, and support 

space. Even with the purchase of the administrative headquarters, this space is 

necessary for the collections storage of multiple units and continued occupancy 

for Smithsonian Exhibits, the Office of Protection Services, Smithsonian Facilities, 

and the Office of Contracting and Personal Property Management at Pennsy Drive 

in Landover, MD. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board approved the 

Pennsy Drive storage facility five-year lease extension.

See attached Actions 2021.02.02 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

REPORT OF THE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

Chair of the Audit and Review Committee Risa J. Lavizzo-Mourey briefed the

Board on the draft audit results for the fiscal year 2020 financial statements from

the Smithsonian’s external auditors, KPMG. For fiscal year 2020, there were no 

significant changes to the planned risk assessment and planned audit strategy, 

and an unmodified opinion is expected to be issued. KPMG reported that the 

significant deficiency from fiscal year 2019 has been resolved, however, they 

reported another significant deficiency in internal control over financial reporting. 

Dr. Lavizzo-Mourey informed the Board that the Committee will work with 

Smithsonian management, KPMG, and the Inspector General to address the 

deficiency.
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Update on the 

Smithsonian Campaign

Status Report on the 

Smithsonian’s COVID-19 

Response

Reopening Timeline

Vaccine Deployment

Vaccine Public 

Education Programming

UPDATE ON THE SMITHSONIAN CAMPAIGN

Assistant Secretary for Advancement Rob Spiller updated the Board on planning 

efforts and recent developments regarding the Smithsonian’s next fundraising 

campaign. Given the evolving economic impacts of COVID-19, the current 

philanthropic environment necessitates a revised campaign strategy and timeline. 

The Regents agreed that a phased campaign will allow for more flexibility and 

opportunity to focus on Smithsonian priorities and current needs.

STATUS REPORT ON THE SMITHSONIAN’S COVID-19 RESPONSE

Secretary Bunch then briefed the Board on the Smithsonian’s ongoing response 

to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The update focused on three main 

priorities: the Institution’s reopening timeline, vaccine deployment, and public 

outreach related to the pandemic, including vaccine education programming.

Secretary Bunch updated the Committee on the decision to close all Smithsonian 

museums and the National Zoo to the public as of November 23. The reclosure 

affected eight Smithsonian facilities in the Washington, D.C., region that had 

reopened to the public following the initial closure in March. The Secretary 

informed the Board that a reopening date has not been determined. Smithsonian 

leadership will continue to work with local and national public health experts and 

review health metrics to make decisions for moving forward in reopening. 

Next, the Board received an update on the vaccine, its distribution, and eligibility 

as it relates to the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian does not yet have its own 

supply of the vaccine, but the Institution is making every effort to acquire it for

staff. Most states are in the early stages of their phased rollouts of the COVID-19 

vaccines, and eligibility remains limited based on age, occupation, and underlying 

health conditions. Secretary Bunch shared that not all employees who are 

considered essential by the Smithsonian are eligible for the vaccine. In the 

meantime, the Institution has partnered with a local consortium of colleges and 

universities to establish a robust testing plan and approach, which will support 

the logistics of an internal Smithsonian COVID-19 testing program. The COVID-19 

Response Team will continue to share updates on vaccination and testing 

regularly with Smithsonian staff.

To conclude the discussion on COVID-19, the Secretary briefed the Board on 

efforts to launch public education programming related to vaccines. The 

Smithsonian recognizes that it can play an important role in helping Americans 

understand the importance of vaccinations, their history, and their effectiveness. 

The Under Secretary for Museums and Culture and the Acting Under Secretary for 

Science and Research are working across the museums, libraries, and research 

centers on public education programming related specifically to the COVID-19

vaccination. The team is preparing to launch a multifaceted web portal that will 

explore key questions related to COVID-19 vaccine origins, effectiveness, and the 
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Strategic Report of the 

Secretary

Education Initiatives

Strategic Discussion on 

New Smithsonian 

Museums

impact on human health with a focus on research, exhibitions, digital initiatives, 

and education.

STRATEGIC REPORT OF THE SECRETARY

Secretary Bunch then delivered the strategic report of the Secretary. The 

Secretary discussed the strategic priorities for the Smithsonian, which are focused

on five main areas: making Smithsonian content delivery and audience reach

more digitally-focused; enabling education initiatives at the Smithsonian to 

achieve a greater impact on pre-K through 12 education; utilizing the Institution’s

vast scientific resources to inform and elevate the importance of science in areas 

such as biodiversity, conservation, and the search for life in the universe; 

positioning the Smithsonian as a trusted source for critical conversations and 

helping the nation grapple with important issues like race and identity; and 

building a culture of change and innovation, supported by nimble infrastructures 

that can quickly pivot to seize new opportunities and change.

To close his strategic report, the Secretary asked Acting Under Secretary for 

Education Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar to report on the progress of education 

initiatives. As museums remain closed due to COVID-19, the Institution has 

continued to amplify its education resources. Recently the Smithsonian 

announced a new collaboration with PBS to deliver learning-ready content to preK through 12 educators nationwide. A collection of some of the Institution’s best 

science, art, and history content will be brought to life on PBS LearningMedia – an 

online destination that serves more than 1.6 million users each month. Ms. 

Neuhold-Ravikumar informed the Board that content would include videos, 

interactive activities, documents, and lesson plans for teachers, families, and 

caregivers with a focus on interdisciplinary resources, classroom-ready content, 

and signature Smithsonian collections and programs.

STRATEGIC DISCUSSION ON NEW SMITHSONIAN MUSEUMS

To conclude the open session, the Secretary led a strategic discussion on the 

creation of two new Smithsonian museums honoring American Latinos and 

women's history. On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $900 billion 

COVID-19 relief package and a $1.4 trillion government funding package, which 

included the authorization of two new Smithsonian museums: a National 

Museum of the American Latino and a Smithsonian Women's History Museum. 

The Secretary informed the Board that the legislation is similar to the processes 

used to establish the National Museum of African American History and Culture, 

with minor differences between the two bills. The Regents discussed

appropriated and private funding for the new museums and the funding impact 

on the Institution, site selection and collections acquisitions, and the process for 

vetting and selecting candidates for the new museums’ boards. As dictated in the 

legislation, the Regents will have ultimate oversight and responsibility, with 

specific responsibilities to nominate board candidates and select future sites of 
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Executive Session: 

“Gatekeeper” Reports

Executive Session: 

Regents and Secretary

Executive Session: 

Report of the 

Compensation and 

Human Resources 

Committee

Executive Session: 

Strategy, Innovation, 

and Technology 

Committee Charter 

Amendment

Executive Session: 2021 

Advancement 

Committee 

Chairmanship

the new museums. Management and the Board will work together closely in the 

coming months to meet the timelines outlined in the legislation.

EXECUTIVE SESSION 

The Board moved into an executive session at approximately 11:55 a.m. for an 

opportunity to meet with each of the Smithsonian’s Gatekeepers, including the 

Secretary, Under Secretary for Administration, General Counsel, and Inspector 

General.

Mr. Case then turned the meeting over to Secretary Bunch to update the Board 

on confidential Smithsonian business and personnel matters, including an update 

on the Smithsonian’s relationship with the Friends of the National Zoo (“FONZ”).

Next, Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee John Fahey 

delivered the Committee’s report. He first updated the Board on the annual 

report on workplace culture at the Smithsonian. The report is part of the Board’s 

effort to ensure that the Smithsonian is a leader in a diverse and inclusive 

workplace. Mr. Fahey also led the Board’s annual discussion and review of 

executive compensation. The Board discussed the investment incentive 

compensation plan and the proposed senior executive compensation decisions 

for fiscal year 2021. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to 

approve the Compensation and Human Resources Committee’s 2021

compensation recommendations.

See attached Actions 2021.02.03 and 2021.02.04 (Minutes of the Board of 

Regents, Appendix A).

Chair John Fahey then delivered the report of the Governance and Nominating 

Committee. The Board of Regents was asked to review and vote on a proposed 

amendment to the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology Committee Charter that

would allow for Regent membership to increase by one for a total of seven 

Regent members. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to 

approve the proposed amendment to the Strategy, Innovation, and Technology

Committee Charter.

See attached Actions 2021.02.05 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

Next, Mr. Fahey led the Board’s discussion on the proposal that Christine UdvarHazy be appointed as Chair of the Advancement Committee. Mr. Fahey noted 

that the Board was being asked to consider the nomination separately because it 

would be an exception to the term limit of six years permitted by the 

Advancement Committee Charter for non-Regent members. Upon motion duly 

made and seconded, the Board voted to appoint Christine Udvar-Hazy as a nonRegent Chair of the Advancement Committee.

See attached Actions 2021.02.06 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).
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Executive Session: 2021 

Regent Committee 

Chairmanships and 

Memberships

Executive Session: 

Regents’ 2020 SelfAssessment

Executive Session: 

Election of New Regent

Executive Session: 2020 

Secretarial Performance 

Review 

Adjournment

The Board was then asked to approve the proposed roster of Regent committee

Chairs and members for 2021. By tradition, citizen Regents typically

serve on three Regent committees and chair at least one committee, and

Congressional Regents are assigned to two committees. Mr. Fahey noted that

members and chairs would serve in their roles through January 2022. Upon 

motion duly made and seconded, the Board voted to approve the proposed 

committee assignments and chairs and recommended that the Chancellor make 

the necessary appointments. 

See attached Actions 2021.02.07 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board also reviewed the results of the fiscal year 2020 Regents’ selfassessment, which was circulated to the Board in October 2020. The assessment 

results indicated general agreement on Board and Committee roles, structure, 

practices, and strategic priorities, with particular support for the Smithsonian’s 

swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Board’s transition to

conducting its business virtually. 

Governance and Nominating Committee Chair John Fahey then led the Board’s 

discussion on the search for a new Citizen Regent to succeed David M. Rubenstein 

of Maryland, whose term will expire in May 2021. Mr. Fahey presented the 

proposed priority candidate recommended by the Governance and Nominating 

Committee for nomination to the Board: Barbara M. Barrett. Former Regent 

Barbara Barrett concluded her responsibilities as Secretary of the Air Force on 

Wednesday, January 20, and subsequently confirmed her interest in rejoining the 

Board of Regents to complete her second term abbreviated by her appointment 

to the Air Force. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board approved the 

Governance and Nominating Committee’s recommendation and voted to 

nominate Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona to succeed David M. Rubenstein as a 

Citizen Regent on the Board of Regents. The Board asked its congressional 

Regents to introduce and support legislation to this effect.

See attached Actions 2021.02.08 (Minutes of the Board of Regents, Appendix A).

The Board concluded the executive session with a review of the Secretary’s annual 

performance appraisal for fiscal year 2020. 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at

approximately 12:47 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lonnie G. Bunch, III

Secretary
APPENDIX A: ACTIONS OF THE

FEBRUARY 1, 2021, MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

VOTED that the Board of Regents adopts the Consent Agenda, which constitutes the approval 

of all action items listed therein. [2021.02.01]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the minutes of the October 19, 2020,

meeting of the Board of Regents.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendment to the Appeals 

provision in Attachment A to Smithsonian Directive 807.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed slate of candidates for

appointment or reappointment to 13 Smithsonian Institution Advisory Boards.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Autodesk, Inc. and

accepts the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of the Embassy of the State 

of Qatar and accepts the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of Target Corporation and 

accepts the terms of the sponsorship agreement.

VOTED that the Board of Regents recognizes the generosity of David M. Rubenstein to 

the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and extends the 

naming of the David M. Rubenstein Family Giant Panda Habitat through December 

2023.

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VOTED that the Board of Regents approves a gift to the National Air and Space Museum.

At the request of the donor, details will remain confidential until publicly announced.

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Secretary’s request for authority to execute an 

extension of the lease for approximately 333,724 rentable square feet of administrative office, 

collections, and storage space at 3400 Pennsy Drive, Landover, Maryland. [2021.02.02]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Compensation and Human Resources

Committee’s recommended changes to the Office of Investments incentive compensation. 

[2021.02.03]

1 David M. Rubenstein recused from voting.
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VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the Compensation and Human Resources 

Committee’s 2021 compensation recommendations for senior executive positions. [2021.02.04]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed amendment to the Strategy, 

Innovation, and Technology Committee Charter. [2021.02.05]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed appointment of Christine Udvar-Hazy 

as a non-Regent member and chair of the Advancement Committee, for a term to coincide with 

the duties and responsibilities as co-chair of the Smithsonian Campaign, and requests that the 

Chancellor make the necessary appointment. [2021.02.06]

VOTED that the Board of Regents approves the proposed committee chairmanship and 

member assignments for 2021 and requests that the Chancellor make the necessary 

appointments. [2021.02.07]

VOTED that the Board of Regents nominates Barbara M. Barrett of Arizona to succeed David M. 

Rubenstein as a Citizen Regent on the Board of Regents and to serve the remainder of her 

second statutory term of six years. Furthermore, the Board asks its congressional members to 

introduce and support legislation to this effect. [2021.02.08]