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Events and Classes
July 2009
- Wednesday, July 8, 2009
- 6:30 PM
Sen. DeMint "Saving Freedom" (NPC Book Event)
- Description: Sen. Jim DeMint, R-S.C., will discuss his book, "Saving Freedom," at 6:30 p.m. July 8.
"Saving Freedom" explores the historical failures of socialism and argues that socialistic policies have incrementally worked their way into all areas of American life to create a dependency on big government. From the book: "Our government has never been further from the principles of freedom. Out of control government spending and unprecedented power grabbing is draining the economic and political will of freedom loving citizens and increasing dependency of generations to come." This event is open to the public and is free of charge, however, reservations are required at opus@press.org or 202-662-7523. It is a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, and no outside books will be permitted. DeMint's book will be sold for $27.00, and he will sign copies.
- Sponsored by:Book & Author Committee
- Location: Zenger Room
- Thursday, July 9, 2009
- 10:00 AM
Freedom of the Press Class (NPC Professional Development)
- Description: The Freedom of the Press Committee's educational series continues in July with a class on Protecting Anonymity and Confidentiality. Taught by media lawyers Chuck Tobin and Samantha Fredrickson, the course will discuss the state of reporter's privilege and the pending federal shield law; application of shield laws to protect online commenters; and a web site operator's role in cases involving anonymous online commenters.
The course will be held July 9 at 10 a.m. in the Library Classroom. It is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. To RSVP and save your seat, please email mcooke@press.org. Drop-ins are also welcome if space permits. The educational series is co-sponsored by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Look for classes later this summer on Court Access, Access to Electronic Communication and the Fair Report Privilege.
- Sponsored by:Freedom of the Press Committee/ The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
- Location: Library Room
- 6:30 PM
Solomon "FDR v. Constitution" (NPC Book Event)
- Description: FDR Court-packing Book Discussed 6:30 pm July 9
Burt Solomon will discuss "FDR v. The Constitution:The Court-Packing Fight and the Triumph of Democracy" at 6:30 p.m. July 9. Perhaps the most dramatic story in the long history of the Supreme Court--Franklin Roosevelt's attempt to forcibly change the Court's attitude by imposing six new members--riveted the nation in the spring of 1937, and has special resonance today as we continue to debate the limits of presidential authority and begin the confirmation process for a new judge. This event is open to the public and free of charge, however, reservations are required. RSVP at opus@press.org or phone 202-662-7523. As a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, no outside books will be permitted. Solomon's book will be sold ($27), and he will sign copies.
- Sponsored by:Book & Author Committee
- Location: Zenger Room
- Friday, July 10, 2009
- 9:30 AM
Web 2.0 Tools (NPC Class)
- Description: RSS. Del.ico.us. Flickr. Wiki. Chrome, Meebo, Firefox Plugins, iCal, YouTube, Skype, Digg...
Gibberish? Or potentially useful tools?
In "Web 2.0 Tools" we'll discuss what these resources are and how they can be used in your everyday work to help you manage everything from the news you read to the way you contact people. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 11:00 AM
Advanced Google Search (NPC Class)
- Description: This class will help users search for a specific phrase, search all (and only) government, nonprofit, or education websites. We will also take a look at Google's News, Scholar, Books, and other search services.
The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops for any of the sessions, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 1:30 PM
Twittering Away (NPC Class)
- Description: A class for those who are interested in twittering during big events or for any other purpose. We will discuss what Twitter is and how it can be used by journalists, then move into a hands-on period where participants can set up their own account, connect their account with their cell phone and Facebook page, and (if they have administrative access) add a twitter badge to their website or blog.
Twitter is a micro-blogging service where users can post brief updates and respond to the updates of others. Ways journalists can use Twitter include communicating with each other and their audiences, researching stories, contacting sources, and driving traffic to their websites. For more information, visit http://twitter.com/faq. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 3:00 PM
Reporting from Facebook (NPC Class)
- Description: In "Reporting from Facebook" we will start by looking at what online social networks are and examining the differences between several of the most popular sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. From there we will move on to a more in-depth look at Facebook - navigating the site, using it to research stories, using it to identify and contact sources, and using it to connect with your audience.
The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- Monday, July 20, 2009
- 9:30 AM
Web 2.0 Tools (NPC Class)
- Description: RSS. Del.ico.us. Flickr. Wiki. Chrome, Meebo, Firefox Plugins, iCal, YouTube, Skype, Digg...
Gibberish? Or potentially useful tools?
In "Web 2.0 Tools" we'll discuss what these resources are and how they can be used in your everyday work to help you manage everything from the news you read to the way you contact people. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 11:00 AM
Advanced Google Search (NPC Class)
- Description: This class will help users search for a specific phrase, search all (and only) government, nonprofit, or education websites. We will also take a look at Google's News, Scholar, Books, and other search services.
The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops for any of the sessions, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 1:30 PM
Twittering Away (NPC Class)
- Description: A class for those who are interested in twittering during big events or for any other purpose. We will discuss what Twitter is and how it can be used by journalists, then move into a hands-on period where participants can set up their own account, connect their account with their cell phone and Facebook page, and (if they have administrative access) add a twitter badge to their website or blog.
Twitter is a micro-blogging service where users can post brief updates and respond to the updates of others. Ways journalists can use Twitter include communicating with each other and their audiences, researching stories, contacting sources, and driving traffic to their websites. For more information, visit http://twitter.com/faq. The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
- 3:00 PM
Reporting from Facebook (NPC Class)
- Description: In "Reporting from Facebook" we will start by looking at what online social networks are and examining the differences between several of the most popular sites, including Facebook and LinkedIn. From there we will move on to a more in-depth look at Facebook - navigating the site, using it to research stories, using it to identify and contact sources, and using it to connect with your audience.
The class will last one hour. There is a class fee of $10 for NPC members and $15 for nonmembers. The fee can be paid by credit card, check, or member account. Register online at http://bit.ly/IcOv6 or by contacting Beth Shankle at bshankle@press.org or 202-662-7509. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptops, but computers will also be provided.
- Sponsored by:Eric Friedheim Library and the Professional Development Committee
- Location: Library Room
November 2009
- Tuesday, November 17, 2009
- 5:30 PM
Book Fair & Authors' Night (NPC Book Event)
- Location: Ballroom
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