Member News
PenFed Foundation names Club member Andrea McCarren president
July 28, 2023
The PenFed Foundation this month named Andrea McCarren, a former television reporter and member of the National Press Club, president of the Foundation. She also will serve as senior vice president of PenFed Digital, a division she created in 2019. The PenFed Foundation describes itself as a…
Read MoreToday's Lunch and Learn: How virtual reality is creating a new world of communications
July 19, 2023
During an online "Lunch and Learn" session on Friday, July 28, at noon, the National Press Club Communicators Team will examine how virtual reality (VR) is being integrated into communications programs to create an environment similar to the real world as a new way to reach target audiences. Dr.…
Read MoreOriginally scheduled Karaoke Night July 28 has been canceled
July 19, 2023
Karaoke, nope: the Friday, July 28, Karaoke Night in the Cosgrove Lounge has been canceled. We wanted you to know so that you can make other plans, such as just joining the regular Taco Night in the Reliable Source that evening instead, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Read MoreNPC Scholarship Team seeks judges for Fall 2023 Lewis Scholarship applicants
July 18, 2023
The National Press Club's Scholarships Team is recruiting volunteers to help judge applications for the Fall 2023 Lewis Scholarship. Judging will be conducted virtually via Zoom over a two-hour period the morning of Saturday, July 29. Judges will review application materials the week prior to the…
Read MoreClub members invited to ICC happy hour in Reliable Source, July 20
July 18, 2023
Foreign correspondents and other journalists will gather for drinks and conversation at the National Press Club International Correspondents Committee's monthly happy hour, Thursday, July 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Reliable Source. Reserve here to mingle, network and discuss current events.…
Read MoreDon't forget! Lunch buffet has returned on Wednesdays in Reliable Source
July 16, 2023
The National Press Club's popular lunch buffet, which had been on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions, has returned to service on Wednesdays in the Reliable Source restaurant. Once again the members' restaurant on the 14th floor is offering an all-you-can eat hot lunch buffet, for now…
Read MoreCrab Fest is Thursday in Reliable Source. See you there?
July 16, 2023
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to crack some shells and dip crab meat into melted butter! The popular National Press Club Crab Fest is returning to the Reliable Source next week. The tasty crustaceans, the pride of the Chesapeake Bay, will be served along with a buffet of sides beginning at 5:…
Read MoreTech policy summer happy hour with ITIF, July 20
July 14, 2023
To kick off the summer season, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) is hosting a Summer Happy Hour, where you can mingle with expert technology policy analysts and engage in stimulating discussions on various tech topics from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at Immigrant Food…
Read MoreBeginner's class in Argentine tango for Club members, 7 pm Wednesday
July 14, 2023
Have you always wanted to learn how to dance an Argentine tango? Want to meet fellow Club members and have a really fun summer evening with two of the region's top instructors? Come join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, for an hour-long beginner's class and stay to mingle afterwards. The cost is $…
Read MoreBloomberg Terminal available in library for member use
July 11, 2023
The Bloomberg Terminal is back online in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. National Press Club members are welcome to use this resource during Club hours. Bloomberg covers news in more than 100 countries, with real-time information on markets, economies, politics and more.…
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