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June events in the Reliable Source
June 1, 2014
Thursday, June 12Special food and beverage for 2014 World Cup Kick-off opening event, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 12Pub Quiz Night, 7 p.m. Special food and drinks on this occasion as well. Thursday, June 26 NPC Flix airs a movie TBD, 7 p.m. Please watch the NPC Wire for details of these…
Read MoreTaiwan Fellowship open for entries until June 30
June 1, 2014
The Taiwan Fellowship is accepting applications through June 30, 2014. Akin to the Fulbright Scholarship, the Taiwan Fellowship was established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to promote scholarship in the social sciences and humanities on topics related to…
Read MoreWorld Cup Soccer Comes to the National Press Club
May 30, 2014
Come watch the World Cup soccer tournament at the National Press Club. The Truman Lounge will feature special appetizer and drink specials through the month of games. Televisions will be tuned into the World Cup games throughout the day. Special World Cup Events in June: World Cup Kickoff Opening…
Read MoreDid You Know? Club Offers Health Insurance Plans
May 28, 2014
Did you know that all members of the National Press Club have access to a variety of health care plans provided exclusively by Affinity Group Underwriters? Whether you need a traditional medical plan for you and your family or temporary insurance while you move between jobs, you will be able to…
Read MoreWorld Cup and Pub Quiz on Tap for Reliable Source in June
May 28, 2014
Here are some events on tap at the Reliable Source and Truman Lounge in June. Thursday, June 5 -- NPC Flix TBD – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 12 -- Special food and beverage for 2014 World Cup Kickoff opening event - 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19 -- Pub Quiz – 7 p.m. Special food and drinks will be available…
Read MoreThis Week In National Press Club History
May 26, 2014
May 26, 1961: Vice President Lyndon Johnson discusses his diplomatic tour of six Asian nations, including South Vietnam, at a National Press Club luncheon the day after his return. May 27, 1998: Julian Bond, recently named chairman of the NAACP, presents his vision for the venerable civil rights…
Read MoreDid You Know? Club Members Travel Near and Far
May 22, 2014
Did you know that the Club sponsors and organizes many local and international trips at discounted rates for members and their guests? Information about all upcoming trips is on the Club’s website at http://www.press.org/membership/committees/travel-committee or located at the front desk. Upcoming…
Read MorePulitzer Prize Winner Katherine Anne Porter to Be Subject of Discussion
May 21, 2014
Janice Law invites fellow Club members to a discussion of Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Anne Porter on Thursday, May 22, at noon in the McClendon Room. No reservations are required and admission is free. Panelists include Dr. Christine Grogan, president of the Katherine Anne Porter Society. For…
Read MoreHarvard Club Offers Special Rates to NPC Members
May 21, 2014
For the entire month of June, the Harvard Club will offer a low room rate of $199 per night plus tax to National Press Club members. For more information, or to make reservations, please call the Harvard Club at 617-536-1260. Be sure to mention this offer when making your reservations. This special…
Read MoreMember Jack Williams honored by Academy of Science
May 15, 2014
The Washington Academy of Sciences presented NPC Silver Owl member Jack Williams a “Special Award for the Public Understanding of Science” at a dinner on May 8 at the Sphinx Club in downtown Washington, D.C. The award cites Williams's contributions as founding editor of the influential USA Today…
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