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Washington Metro GM Paul Wiedefeld to headline Nov. 30 luncheon
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager Paul Wiedefeld will address the state of Metro at a National Press Club luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Wiedefeld is entering a challenging time as he fights off bankruptcy while responding to safety and service issues with sometimes hostile jurisdictional masters and a beleaguered governing structure. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. EDT with remarks beginning at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question and answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for Club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $38…
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Panel to describe Merriman Smith and the 'Glory Days' of UPI Thursday, Nov. 17
In the 1960s UPI and AP fought head to head for every second of every story. No one epitomized that competition more than Merriman Smith, who served as UPI’s White House correspondent from the Franklin Roosevelt administration through Richard Nixon. The National Press Club History and Heritage Committee will present a program on Smith and UPI’s "Glory Days" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in the Club’s conference rooms. Tickets are $5 for Club members, $10 for nonmembers and free for students. Reservations can be made online. Smith won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of President John…
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Update-1 Podcast Covers the Future of Journalism Education
In a Update-1 podcast, National Press Club member Scott Maucione talks with University of Maryland journalism professor Sean Mussenden about the modern media landscape. They discuss how journalism education keeps pace with a rapidly changing industry. The pair address the importance of having a professional and responsible social media presence,including how to present content and engage with the audience. Mussenden also explains how he has to learn new technology, new methods of storytelling and new social platforms so that what he teaches remains relevant. He also explains why students will…
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Education Secretary John B. King explores preparing children for citizenship, Oct. 19 luncheon
As Americans prepare to elect officials at all levels of government, Education Secretary John B. King will speak about the importance of civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools at an Oct. 19 National Press Club luncheon. He will address the role schools play in preparing children to become adults who are active citizens. King served as deputy secretary before being confirmed as secretary earlier this year. As secretary, and in former roles as education commissioner for New York state, president of the University of the State of New York, managing director of…
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Dorie Greenspan’s New Cookbook to launch at Fourth Estate Friday, Oct. 28
Renowned cookbook author, Dorie Greenspan (“At My French Table,”” Baking Chez Moi”) is publishing her new cookie-centric cookbook, “Dorie’s Cookies,” the last week of October. The Fourth Estate is throwing a launch party/wine dinner on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, hors d’oeuvres starting at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person, $155 per couple, with a 15% discount for members. A copy of the book (one per couple) is included in the price. Register here. The five courses will have a French focus: recipes for hors d’oeuvres, bread basket and dessert will be from her new book; the…
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Panel to probe US. president's potential to affect press freedom by law or practice Wednesday, Oct. 12
An all-star panel of journalists and lawyers will plumb the depths of the power of a president to affect press freedom at a Wednesday Oct. 12 evening event at the National Press Club. Sponsored by the club's Press Freedom Committee and Journalism Institute, the discussion will take place from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, preceded by a 6 p.m. reception. Attendance is $5 for club members and $10 for the public. Tickets can be purchased here. Both presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have come under criticism on issues of transparency and press access. However, Trump has broken…
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Education Secretary John B. King to speak at Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 19
Secretary of Education John B. King will appear at a Wednesday, Oct. 19 National Press Club luncheon to discuss civic engagement as a cornerstone of democracy and the role of schools in preparing students to be active citizens. Before becoming secretary, King served as the Department's principal senior advisor, overseeing all preschool-through-12th-grade education policies, programs, and strategic initiatives. Earlier in his career, he was the commissioner of education for the state of New York. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-…
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Federal Election Commissions officials to answer questions Friday, Oct. 7
Fine tune your campaign finance skills in the final weeks of the campaign season with officials from the Federal Elections Commission, who will be available to answer your questions Friday, Oct. 7 from 9:30 a.m.to 11 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room. The eventis sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Regional Reporters Association. Free. RSVP here.
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Basketball legend and author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to speak at Monday, Oct. 17 Luncheon
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and the author of more than a dozen books, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Oct. 17. Abdul-Jabbar was the NBA’s Most Valuable Player six times during the 20 seasons he played for the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was a member of six championship teams and was named an All-Star a record 19 times. After he retired from his playing career, Abdul-Jabbar became a successful author, publishing graphic novels and books on African-American history. His latest work, “Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New…
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Press Club schedules Luncheon with Navy Secretary Ray Mabus on Wednesday, Oct. 12
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, the leader of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, plans to discuss the state of America’s sea services at National Press Club Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $38 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online here. For questions, please email [email protected] or call (202)662–7501. Tickets must be paid for at the time of…
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