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Free training for journalists: Covering and Protecting Your Election, Oct. 16
October 14, 2018
National Press Club journalist members can take part in free training on a wide range of Google tools and workflows to help engage audiences, research and report information around the upcoming mid-term elections and use data visualizations in powerful new ways. This SPJ Training Program, in…
Read MoreBuild strength, relieve stress at yoga class, 6:30 pm Oct. 16
October 12, 2018
Come to a strength building and stress relieving all-levels flow yoga class led by National Press Club member Bara Vaida at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is open to Club members and is $10. This class will include sun salutations, standing poses, hip openers, seated…
Read MoreWilson Center invites Club members to inaugural “Brains & Brews," 5:30 pm Oct. 16
October 12, 2018
The Wilson Center invites National Press Club members and other working journalists to its inaugural “Brains & Brews” event from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. Meet some of the world’s foremost experts on a wide array of foreign policy topics over drinks and a bite. The networking party is…
Read MoreFinish Oktoberfest feast with Black Forest cupcakes, pumpkin cheesecake, Oct. 18
October 12, 2018
The National Press Club will celebrate Oktoberfest with a very special celebration starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Reliable Source. The price of the buffet is $25 for Club members and $32 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event usually…
Read MoreLibrary of Congress curator explores women cartoonists, illustrators, noon Oct. 17
October 11, 2018
National Press Club member Janice Law cordially invites all Club members to a noon Wednesday, Oct. 17, presentation, “Trailblazer American Women Cartoonists and Illustrators,” in the McClendon Room. Some of the American women graphic artists to be profiled by Margaret Kennedy, curator of popular…
Read MoreAuthor to discuss new book on WW II battle at American Legion Post 20 meeting, Nov. 14
October 10, 2018
James M. Scott, author of several highly acclaimed books on military history, will be guest speaker at the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 meeting at noon Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. Scott will discuss…
Read MorePub Quiz: Food, drinks, trivia, prizes return Oct. 11
October 10, 2018
It's that time of the month for food, drinks, trivia and prizes! Yep, the National Press Club Pub Quiz is back! Get your trivia game on at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. And, as a bonus, Pub Quiz will feature a special trivia round on the embassies of D.C.,…
Read MoreElectrical and medical imaging trade association seeks managing editor
October 10, 2018
NEMA, the national trade association representing electrical and medical imaging manufacturers, is now hiring for an experienced managing editor of its digital content library. The incumbent will lead the organization’s evolution to a digital portfolio that broadens NEMA capabilities and…
Read MoreClub indie authors next meeting set for Oct. 11
October 8, 2018
Independent authors, here's your chance to gain the knowledge you need to publish your next book. Share coffee and conversation about the business aspects of authorship with fellow indie authors and National Press Club members on Thursday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m. in the McClendon Room. Contact Ed Barks…
Read MoreNew play depicts life of powerful, forgotten financier founder Robert Morris, noon Oct. 13
October 8, 2018
Alexander Hamilton revered him. Benjamin Franklin prized this fellow-Philadelphian. None appreciated him more than both President and General George Washington. Thomas Jefferson thought he was a fox. But in 1781 they all agreed that only Robert Morris could become the superintendent of finance and…
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