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An Evening with Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Join renowned Korean American modern-dance choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess as he shares how his worldview and multifaceted background drives his creation. The memoir traces how his choreography is informed by his early years in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This insightful journey delves into an artist’s process that is inspired by varying cultural perspectives, stories, and experiences. Candid and intelligent, Burgess gives readers the opportunity to experience up close the passion for art and dance that has informed his life. Burgess will be interviewed about his memoir and answer audience…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will speak Feb. 21 at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon. Del Toro, who presides over the Navy’s $210 billion budget, has said he wants to secure the training and equipment to ensure naval readiness and to address security challenges, including China’s naval ambitions, climate instability and COVID-19’s ongoing impact. This in-person event begins with lunch in the Club ballroom at 12:30 p.m. Remarks begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. National Press Club members may purchase tickets for $25. Non-member…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., chairman of the House Oversight Committee, will speak at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Newsmaker on Monday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. in the Ballroom. Comer is the chairman of the House Oversight Committee now that Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives. Comer has said the Oversight Committee under Republican control will focus on rooting out waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in the federal government and holding the Biden Administration accountable. He also promised to investigate President Biden's son, Hunter for alleged "influence…
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Gilbert M. Grosvenor Reflects on 50 Years at National Geographic
Gilbert Grosvenor, the former Chairman of the National Geographic Society and Editor of its magazine, will speak in a question and answer session on Friday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. in the Ballroom. Grosvenor will reflect on his career and the evolution of journalism over the last six decades. The event is sponsored by the History and Heritage Committee of the National Press Club. Grosvenor will be interviewed by his brother, Edwin S. Grosvenor, Editor of American Heritage Magazine. The Grosvenor family’s involvement in the National Press Club goes back over 100 years. Gil’s grandfather, Gilbert H.…
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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
CACI Chairman's Memoir and Legacy
The next meeting of American Legion Post 20 will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at noon in the McClendon Room. The guest will be Dr. Jennifer London. Dr. London's late husband, Dr. J Phillip "Jack" London, built CACI into a Fortune 500 company that supports critical national security priorities. His memoir, EVER VIGILANT: Leadership and Legacy, by the Executive Chairman of CACI, describes his childhood in Oklahoma, education at the Naval Academy, service as a naval aviator, and his business career. The book, co-written by Dr. Jennifer London, also offers his thoughts on business ethics…
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Committee for the Republic Speaker Sy Hersh
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Conversation with award-winning photographer Alex Brandon
NPC Photography Team
National Press Club's Photography Team is taking part in a lunch-time conversation with Associated Press photographer Alex Brandon, on Wednesday, April 26 at 12 noon in the McLendon Room. For this in-person only event, we're joining the Photography Roundtable, a photojournalism discussion group organized by Marshall Cohen, founder of NPC's Photography Committee. Alex Brandon is a Washington, D.C.-based senior staff photographer for Associated Press, covering domestic and international events. He is one of an AP photo team to win a Pulitzer Prize for their compelling images captured nationwide…
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Panel Discussion on Crisis Communications
NPC Communicators Team Event
How can communication professionals expediently handle crises and effectively manage the flow of information? What are the best vehicles for reaching the public quickly? How can facts prevail over misinformation? What is the most effective way for an organization to communicate its wrongdoing? How can a crisis be averted? How can damage be minimized? These questions and more will be addressed during this panel discussion with Communicators Team members about crisis communication. This event is open only to NPC members and there is no charge for admission. Beverages and snacks will be…
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The Kalb Report Celebration and Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony
The National Press Club and the NPC Journalism Institute request the pleasure of your company at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22, 2023, as we celebrate The Kalb Report public broadcasting series. During the event, the series will receive the New York Festivals International Broadcasting Awards 2023 Lifetime Achievement Honor. Join Moderator Marvin Kalb and Executive Producer Michael Freedman as the Club and Institute salute The Kalb Report team for nearly three decades of excellence in bringing issues and guests at the forefront of democracy and the press to Club members, as well as…
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Young Members Team Meeting
Join us for the second open meeting of the year for the Young Member Team. Any and all are welcome. Come network with fellow young members while learning about the team and how to get involved.
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