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Aukofer elected Head Hoot of Silver Owls
March 31, 2017
The Council of Wisest Owls has elected Frank A. Aukofer as the Head Hoot of the Silver Owls, an organization within the National Press Club for members with 25 years or more of membership. Aukofer had been filling in for Head Hoot Arthur E. F. Wiese, who was stricken with a brain aneurysm on…
Read MoreCalling all international correspondents: Don't miss the March 30 meeting of the new NPC International Team
March 29, 2017
As we live in exceptional times for international news and foreign relations, the new International Correspondents Team is up for the challenge with a new series of initiatives to be unveiled at our first 2017 meeting on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. in the McClendon Room. You will have the…
Read MoreApply now! Columbia University offers seminar to promote quality energy reporting, deadline March 31
March 28, 2017
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University is accepting applications from energy journalists for an all-expenses-paid seminar in New York that will acquaint participants with various disciplines associated with the beat, including finance, markets, science, policy and geopolitics.…
Read MoreFill your April evenings with fun events at the Reliable Source
March 24, 2017
The Reliable Source calendar is packed with events in April. Reserve now for one of the most popular events: the Prime Rib Dinner, April 27. Here's a list of coming events at the Reliable Source: Friday, April 7: First Friday Taco Night, 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Thursday, April…
Read MoreNPC Toastmasters contest winners to compete at area contest; Next Toastmasters meeting, March 27
March 22, 2017
Congratulations to Shelja Purohit and Caitlin Vogus, winners of the NPC Toastmasters contest held March 20 for Best Speaker and Best Evaluator in the first leg of the annual international speech contest. Purohit and Vogus will now compete at the area level contest on April 4. Purohit gave an…
Read MoreNational Press Club history snippet #18
March 14, 2017
"Religion: Many prominent--and some controversial--religious leaders have addressed the National Press Club. Among the first, in 1936, was Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, who later became Pope Pius Xll. Among the others have been evangelist Billy Graham, the Dalai Lama, South African Archbishop Desmond…
Read MoreApplications open for Politico journalism institute
March 12, 2017
National Press Club members who are full-time college students or recent graduates are encouraged for the fourth annual Politico Journalism Institute. Applications are open for PJI, which will be held this summer in Washington. The program promotes diversity in newsrooms and is a fantastic way to…
Read MoreCelebrate Pie (Pi) Day in the Reliable Source March 14
March 10, 2017
To recognize Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14 (3.14), the Reliable Source will offer a Pie Special! For $5, choose from Blueberry, Cherry, Apple, Pecan and Honey crisp Apple Crumb a la mode! Who says journalists don’t love math! What is Pi Day? Go here.
Read MoreExercise your brain at Pub Quiz March 9, 7 p.m.
March 8, 2017
Bring a group or come solo and find a team for the National Press Club Pub Quiz this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge.
Read MoreCelebrate St. Patrick with buffet and music tonight
March 8, 2017
National Press Club Members and their guests are invited to a St. Patrick’s buffet and celebration tonight, Friday, March 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. for food with music by guitarist Mat Palombo at 6:30 p.m. Please see the menu below for special drinks for this occasion. The price of the buffet is…
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