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Vivian Awards
National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 16 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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War Up Close Immersive Exhibition and Press Conference
War Up Close Immersive Exhibition and Press Conference featuring Curator and Project Director The Exhibition has traveled around the world showcasing the devastation of war and resiliency of the Ukrainian people. Delve deeper into the reality of the war-torn cities via cutting-edge virtual technology through the lens of an experienced photojournalist. Feel the emotions of people living there and all that they have lost. Press Conference will expand on first-hand accounts of the war by the exhibit team including curator Yulia Matyash and project director Oleksiy Syvak. The event is sponsored…
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Panel: Unveiling the Climate, Health, and Security Implications of the U.S. Steel Sale
This event will convene climate and public health experts to explore the overlooked consequences of the U.S. Steel sale. The potential sale of U.S. Steel raises significant climate and public health concerns, as its operations emit over 19 million metric tons of CO2e annually and discharge thousands of tons of hazardous air pollutants. In light of these concerns, a coalition of climate, environmental justice and consumer advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Biden administration urging them to evaluate potential mergers and acquisitions in the domestic steel industry through a health…
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NPC Headliners: Joseph Stiglitz
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Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz will release the findings of a new study on the relationship between press freedom and advancing democratic values and economic development at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17 in the First Amendment Lounge. Stiglitz's remarks will be followed by a panel discussion of the report with Arturo Herrera Gutierrez, global director for Governance Global Practice in the Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions Practice Group (EFI) Vice Presidency, Governance at the World Bank, and Eliot…
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Creating effective veteran policy
Creating effective veteran policy: Using international experience. Part 2 Join us for the second conference on veteran policy in Ukraine, featuring collaboration between experts from Ukraine and the United States. The participants will discuss medical, psychological, and socio-economic adaptation of war veterans in Ukraine, with Vitalii Hersak, head of the NGO “Vilni ta Virni” presenting the action plan “Building Bridges: Veteran Policy in the U.S. and Ukraine” that outlines pathways to enhance cooperation between the United States and Ukraine in supporting veterans. Agenda of the…
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New Member Welcome Reception
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Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Assist you in setting up mobile security access to the club Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only…
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Jazz Night
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The Club is once again hosting an evening of music with Blues Alley, Georgetown’s home for jazz for an evening of great music, and this year there's a literary twist. Larry Tye will be on hand to discuss his new book The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and Count Basie Transformed America. It looks mainly at those maestroes' lives off their bandstands, and how they set the table for the civil rights revolution. Books will be available for purchase at the event. The discussion starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by some wonderful jazz from Blues Alley musicians from 7p.m.-9p.m…
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The Danger of Nuclear War Is Real, and Must Be Stopped
The June 3 seizing of former U.S. Marine officer and United Nations weapons inspector Scott Ritter’s passport while on his way to Russia, not only was a violation of the First and Fourth Amendments, but raises the far more serious issue of the growing danger of a direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia. Recent attacks on Russia’s early-warning radar systems—which have no direct role in the war in Ukraine, yet play a key role in Russia’s nuclear deterrence system—combined with the increasing American involvement in Ukraine, have caused Russian officials to warn in no uncertain terms of the…
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Interns Night Out
In D.C., it’s all about who you know. Boost your contacts and become a National Press Club insider during our Interns Night Out at the Club on July 11th at 5 p.m. This mixer - open to journalism interns and DMV-area internship coordinators - is your chance to get career tips from National Press Club members while exploring the exclusive benefits of National Press Club membership. We’ll also have quick-hit advice for jobseekers and lots of opportunities to make new connections with your peers from different news outlets. We’ll supply snacks and beverages. Join us for our first Interns…
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AGOA and Business Opportunities in D.R. Congo
Join us for an insightful event on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 3-5pm at the National Press Club, featuring His Excellency Julien Paluku Kahongya, the Minister of Foreign Trade for the Democratic Republic of Congo. Minister Kahongya will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and prospects the DRC faces in relation to the renewal of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—an economic platform that has been at the core of facilitating and promoting USA and Africa Trade and Investments over the past two decades—creating millions of jobs and generating economic development. The Congo, the…
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