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Press Briefing: “The Evan Gershkovich Case: Where Do We Stand After 100 Days”
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by Russian security services March 29, 2023 while reporting in Russia and has been held in a Moscow prison ever since. His detention has now been extended until at least Aug. 30. This briefing will examine the first 100 days of Evan’s detention, including: Evan’s sister, Danielle, will talk about their family and how Evan’s detention has impacted them. The family lives in Philadelphia. What The Wall Street Journal and the U.S. government are doing to seek Evan’s return. Perspectives on Russia’s criminalization of journalism and what…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is seeking the Republican nomination for president, will announce the first plank of his presidential campaign's policy agenda at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Newsmaker on Monday, July 17 at 3 p.m. His remarks will focus on his proposals for a complete reform of federal law enforcement. Hutchinson, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, launched his presidential campaign in April in his hometown of Bentonville, Ark. He has characterized himself as a "consistent conservative." Hutchinson, a lawyer, began his career in public…
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Lunch and Learn: Enhancing Education and Communication through Virtual Reality
NPC Communicators Team
Join the Communicators Team to see how virtual reality (VR) is being integrated into communication programs as a new way to reach target audiences during an online “Lunch and Learn” session on Friday, July 28 at noon. While the debate continues about whether artificial intelligence is either a boost or a bane to communication scholars and practitioners, the Communications, Journalism, and Speech program at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) has been quietly experimenting with VR in the classroom this past year. Dr. Mitch Marovitz, an NPC Communicator member who leads the program…
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NPC Headliners Newsmaker: General Daniel Hokanson
Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will speak and take questions at a National Press Club in-person Headliners Newsmaker on Thursday, July 27 at 10 a.m. As chief of the National Guard Bureau, Hokanson, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, oversees the training and deployment of more than 453,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel. He commanded the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Iraq and served as the chief of staff for Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix in Afghanistan. The National Guard made headlines…
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Piano Talk with Washington Bureau Chief & Senior VP at CNN Sam Feist
Join us for the second Piano Talk of the year with CNN's Washington Bureau Chief & Senior VP Sam Feist on Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 PM. Sam will talk about his career and answer your questions at this Piano Talk. Piano Talks are an opportunity for young members to ask leaders and groundbreakers in the journalism and communications fields about a variety of topics in an off-the-record small group setting. The topics can range from better interviewing techniques to how to expand your professional network.
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How to Cover a Presidential Debate
With the first 2023 Republican primary debate a week away, get ready to cover debates and more as campaigns shift into high gear. Join a panel of experienced campaign reporters to discuss how to prepare to cover debates and provide valuable journalism to voters. This session will help set reporters up for success in their coverage of debates and the campaigning that follows.
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Embassy Night hosted by Ambassador of Rwanda
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, you are cordially invited to a reception hosted by Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United States Mathilde Mukantabana from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on August 3, 2023. Held at the Rwandan Embassy in Dupont Circle, this exclusive reception will offer National Press Club members a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about U.S.-Rwandan relations. Drinks and a light buffet of Rwandan cuisine will be served.
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Broadcast-Podcast Team Meeting
The Broadcast-Podcast team will have its monthly member meeting on Wednesday, October 11 at 6 pm. Members are welcome to join the discussion in-person or remotely via zoom. The team serves as a forum for members interested in multimedia journalism, including radio, television, podcasting and digital.
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Freelancer Team Meeting
The National Press Club freelancers' group is an opportunity for members to go-it alone, together. Ashley Merryman will be giving a presentation about stress—understanding the science of it and how to better manage it. Ashley has studied this topic, written about it in books and in top-tier news outlets, and has given invited talks on the subject. At this meeting, she'll share her insights with us. Here's a link to the meeting invite.
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Photography Team Meeting
This meeting of the Photography Team will be used to set up the print photo display for the 2023 members' photo exhibit. Meet us at 11:30 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. After the meeting, those attending in-person are invited for a self-funded drink at the Reliable Source.
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