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World Trade Center Redevelopment
World Trade Center Redevelopment 10 Years Later: An insider’s account of the challenges, progress and status of the historic rebuilding effort. With less than six weeks until the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Chris Ward will discuss the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site and preview what the future holds for the new symbol of national resilience. In a National Press Club Newsmakers news conference, 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in the Murrow Room in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW,…
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Dr. Lisa Anderson
The President of the American University in Cairo, Dr. Lisa Anderson, will discuss the view from Tahrir. Transitions to democracy in the Middle East and North Africa, and why the West needs to understand the particular historical, political and cultural motivations behind each uprising; and Libya--what led to the current situation there and the likely outcome. Contacts:National Press Club: PETER HICKMAN301/530-1210 (H&O/T&F), 301/367-7711 (CELL), 202/662-7540 (NPC), [email protected]. Anderson: MORGAN ROTH646/341-7436. [email protected] (30)
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Who Needs Newspapers? A Report on the Status of Newspapers in the United States
Who Needs Newspapers? A Report on the Status of Newspapers in the United States Are newspapers in America dying? Paul Steinle and Sara Brown are on a mission to find out. Since June 2010, the long-time media professionals have engaged in shoe-leather reporting by visiting newspapers across the country to take the pulse of a cross-section of dailies, weeklies, and ethnic and alternative publications. So far, they’ve visited 44 (50 is the goal) newspapers in 44 states. In the process, they have created a national, multi-media snapshot of the status of the industry on their website,…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: Bill Lord Looks Back "50 Years After Vietnam"
After spending more than 40 years helping people share their stories in newsrooms across the country, Bill Lord decided to share a story of his own; the story of a young, fearful draftee fighting a war he didn’t understand. As Americans head into Veterans Day weekend, Lord will discuss his moving memoir, “50 Years After Vietnam: Lessons and Letters from the War I Hated Fighting,” at a National Press Club Headliners Book Event on Friday, November 9.In “50 Years After Vietnam,” Lord uses excerpts from the letters he wrote back home to illustrate the overall mindset of the young soldiers who…
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NPC Softball Team/MMSL
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How to Land a Job in TV (even if you've never worked in television)
Opportunity knocks for print and digital journalists in broadcasting, too. Looking for a new venue to showcase your print skills? Join us for a discussion of prospects on the other side of the camera, in the first of a new NPC professional development series, “Navigating the Newsroom.” Moderated by Dan Shelley, executive director of Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), the distinguished panel will include: Stacia Deshishku, ABC News, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief Brooke Brower, CNN, CNN Politics Managing Director Carlton Houston, WUSA Assistant News Director
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Post Sport Reporters
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Broadcast/Podcast Team Happy Hour
NPC Broadcast Team
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Save the Persecuted Christians
PERSECUTED FOR CHRIST! Coordinated Press Conferences — Please reserve your seat today. What: Two press conferences – One venue. Where: National Press Club | 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045 | 202-662-7500 When: Thursday, January 17, 1:30-4:00 p.m. 1:30 - 2:30 pm — Save the Persecuted Christians, unveils its evolution from an informal Coalition into a new, national non-profit organization and movement a-building. The goal of mobilizing Americans to stand in the gap for the 215 million Christians worldwide experiencing brutal violence and abuse for their faith remains the same…
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NPC Pub Quiz
For those of you itching for a night of trivia, prizes and good times at the National Press Club, you need not scratch any longer. Emcee Marc Wojno plans to start the game started at 7 p.m. for an evening of merriment, food, drinks and prizes. Arrive early with your friends, fellow members and colleagues, and order a hearty meal from the Reliable Source kitchen and a stiff drink from the bar. Don’t have a team? No worries, we’ll team you up. A monthly Club staple, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to forget about work, gather with friends and make new ones over food and drinks. For more…
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