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Books & Brunch plans discussion of Caro's 'Working' Feb. 8
January 30, 2020
Please join the National Press Club's Books and Brunch for a discussion of Working by Robert Caro at noon on Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Fourth Estate Restaurant. Books and Brunch is open to all Club members and their guests. Lunch may be ordered off the restaurant's menu. It is not necessary to have…
Read MoreApplications available for Energy Journalism Initiative
January 29, 2020
Bill Loveless, a longtime member of the National Press Club and director of the Energy Journalism Initiative (EJI) at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, is inviting Club members to apply for the 2020 EJI, which will be held in New York City from June 16-19. EJI is open to…
Read MoreNavy information chief plans Post 20 speech, Feb. 18
January 22, 2020
The National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 plans to host Navy Rear Admiral Charles Brown, chief of information, at a luncheon meeting at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the Reliable Source's McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. Admiral Brown…
Read MoreClub plans first 2020 Reporter-Source Happy Hour, Feb. 12
January 21, 2020
Journalists, are you looking to meet new sources? Communicators, are you looking to make connections with journalists who cover your issues? Then you’ll want to join us for the National Press Club's next Reporter/Source Happy Hour in the Club’s Reliable Source on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30-7:30…
Read MoreTonight: Book Rap explores essays about African-Americans
January 21, 2020
Gloria Browne-Marshall plans to present her latest book, The African American Woman, 400 Years of Perseverance at a National Press Club Book Rap on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. The event is free for Club members and their guests but purchasing food and drink at the Club's…
Read MoreAdept at social media? Find out how Club can use your skills
January 21, 2020
The National Press Club is assembling a team of volunteers to help coordinate the Club's social media postings. If you have experience managing a professional Twitter, Facebook or Instagram account and are interested in helping promote the Club, please take a minute (or five at most!) to fill…
Read MoreSpirit of the Month: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
January 17, 2020
Savor the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Kentucky straight bourbon, starting Jan. 22. There will be a very limited quantity available, so come on down to the National Press Club and try it out while it lasts, at the Reliable Source Bar. As we continue to bring our members and their guests new and…
Read MoreClub members may attend Women In Sports and Events speed mentoring event, Jan. 22
January 16, 2020
National Press Club members are invited to participate in a Women in Sports and Events (WISE) speed mentoring event Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Zenger Room. As the Washington, D.C., chapter of WISE joins chapters across the country in observing National Mentoring Month with a January mentoring…
Read MoreNPC Library how-to session, Jan. 23: Using the Bloomberg Terminal
January 15, 2020
Whatever subject you’re covering, you have access to real-time breaking news and in-depth research from the Bloomberg Terminal in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library inside the National Press Club. John Hughes, senior content editor for the Bloomberg Industry Group and a past president…
Read MoreRegister by Jan. 21 for Jan. 23 breakfast program on best practices for producing podcasts
January 15, 2020
Podcasts are effective and increasingly popular tools for reporters and communicators to tell and share their stories and reach target audiences. Learn about the best practices for producing and using podcasts at a breakfast presentation on Thursday, Jan. 23, 8-9 a.m., in the Cosgrove Lounge at the…
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