Member News
Author to discuss early feminist writers research Thursday, May 18
May 15, 2017
National Press Club Member Janice Law invites all Club members to a noon Thursday, May 18, presentation, “Stirred, Not Shaken,” in the McClendon Room by Megan Metcalf on America’s early feminist writers. Metcalf is Women’s Studies Specialist in the historic Main Reading Room of the Library of…
Read MoreSeafood dinner Monday, May 22, heralds unofficial start of summer
May 15, 2017
Celebrate the unofficial Memorial Day start of summer a week early with a seafood dinner on Monday, May 22, at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source. The restaurant will begin serving dinner at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. To reserve a space contact the Reliable Source at RS@press.…
Read MoreMay 20 encryption training canceled
May 15, 2017
Due to changes in our facilitators’ schedules, the National Press Club Journalism Institute’s class on Encryption Training for Journalists scheduled for Saturday, May 20, has been canceled. Please contact [email protected] with any questions and be sure to visit us here to join us for other upcoming…
Read MoreClub membership steady, revenue on the rise
May 13, 2017
Business has been good at the National Press Club so far in 2017 with revenue on the rise and applications for membership flooding in, Club leadership said at the May 12 biannual general meeting. While there are many challenges that exist in the journalism world today, "there may never have been a…
Read MoreToday: General membership meeting at noon
May 12, 2017
The next National Press Club General Membership Meeting will be at noon Friday, May 12, in the First Amendment Lounge. A buffet lunch will be served. All Club members are welcome. The program will begin at 12:15. As usual, a webcast will be available for members who cannot attend in person. Club…
Read MorePicture this: Your photos on display at National Press Club
May 10, 2017
Attention National Press Club photographers, pro and amateur alike: Mark your calendars and start reviewing your photo collections for images to hang in the Club's 18th annual Members' Photography Exhibit, on display in the 13th floor lobby during September. The exhibit -- not a contest, but a…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Reliable Source announces menu for special seafood dinner
May 10, 2017
Celebrate Memorial Day with a seafood dinner at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the National Press Club’s Reliable Source. Reservations are recommended. To reserve a table, contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or call 202-662-7443. A special seafood and drink menu is planned for the occasion.…
Read MoreBrain Facts book seeks freelance writers
May 10, 2017
The Society for Neuroscience is seeking writers for its textbook on the brain and nervous system, the Brain Facts book. This short-term project is a revision of the seventh edition of Brain Facts, a companion publication to BrainFacts.org. Writers will have prior experience accurately…
Read MoreKhrushchev demands access for women reporters on 1959 visit to Club
May 10, 2017
"Khrushchev's Visit": It was the depth of the Cold War when Nikita Khrushchev, the Soviet premier, made an historic tour of America in 1959, starting with the largest news conference in National Press Club history. A special formula was arranged to satisfy Khrushchev's demand that women…
Read MoreImprove your public speaking skills, Club Toastmasters meets, 7 pm May 8
May 8, 2017
Do you think cameras belong in the Supreme Court? A National Press Club Toastmaster recently gave a rather convincing argument that they do. This is just one of the many fascinating topics members explore when developing their oratory skills. You also have a chance to create “mini speeches” when…
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