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New Orleans, anyone? NPC celebrates Mardi Gras starting Feb. 15
"Pass a Good Time" in the Fourth Estate Restaurant and enjoy a three course dinner worth of a Cajun “Gumbo ya-ya,'' starting Wednesday, Feb 15, and continuing Thursday, Feb 16, Friday, Feb 17 and Fat Tuesday, Feb 21. The week precedes Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, and is a time for y’all to “Laissez le Bon temp rouler:” $30 for members and their guests, $35 for non-members. Three course Mardi Gras food will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; reservations are requested 24 hours in advance, but some space may be available for walk-in diners. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to…
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Fourth Estate will show you the love Feb. 14 -- with champagne
Pamper the heart of a dear one by celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner in the Fourth Estate Restaurant on Tuesday, Feb 14. The cost is only $30 for members and their guests, $35 for non-members. Two glasses of Champagne are included with every reservation! Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are requested 24 hours in advance, but some space may be available for walk-ins. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected] to reserve. The Fourth Estate restaurant is on the 13th floor of the Press Club and is open to the public and to NPC members. A special menu will…
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Reporter Ganim to discuss role in uncovering Penn State child abuse allegations
Sara Ganim of the Harrisburg Patriot-News on will discuss ``Getting the Story,'' a session exploring her coverage of the Penn State child abuse allegations, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the NPC Conference Rooms. Ganim's reporting for the Harrisburg Patriot-News uncovered allegations of child abuse against former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Rick Dunham, president of the NPC Journalism Institute and Washington Bureau Chief of the Houston Chronicle, will lead the discussion. Reserve a space by e-mailing [email protected]
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Former WashPo Editor Jones offers career coaching sessions in April
Former Washington Post editor and Penn State University lecturer Jackie Jones will offer `spring cleaning' for careers in a four-week coaching session that starts April 5. Career counselor Jones will discuss planning and assessing goals, updating plans and getting re-energized in sessions for up to eight people. The group will meet from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays, April 5 to 26, in the Bloomberg Classroom. The cost is $80 for members, $200 for non-members. Payment must be received in advance to reserve a slot, and there are no refunds. Because space is limited, participants must reserve at…
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World Jewish Congress President Lauder to discuss Arab Spring, Israel Feb. 10
President of the World Jewish Congress and former U.S. ambassador Ronald Lauder will appear at a National Press Club Newsmaker Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. Lauder plans to warn that any effort by a drifting and unstable Egyptian government to abrogate its peace treaty with Israel will have disastrous consequences for the Middle East. He also plans to discuss what he views as the implications of a disintegrating Syria, Iran’s response to economic sanctions, and Israel’s communications failure to successfully project itself as the lone democracy in a region of despots, terrorists and radical…
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HuffPo editor leads talk Feb. 27 on social media for entrepreneurial journalists
Mandy Jenkins, social news editor at The Huffington Post and instructor at Georgetown University, will lead a discussion for entrepreneurial journalists looking to enhance their personal brand through social media on Monday, Feb. 27, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in the McClendon Room. Seating is limited. Members should register in advance by logging into the Press Club website. There is no fee to attend but members will be asked to provide their membership cards to the wait staff and pay for their own lunch. To register for the event please click here: http://press.org/events/social-media-…
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America's focus on Asian security to be examined at Feb. 13 Newsmaker
The Newsmakers and International Correspondents committees have teamed up to co-sponsor a panel discussion Monday, Feb. 13, at noon on ``America's New Focus on Asia: A Conversation with CSIS Scholars on Regional Security Issues." The event in the Murrow Room will feature three scholars on the Asian region from the Center for Strategic and International Studies who will discuss a wide range of timely issues including nuclear deterrence, balance of power, climate change and disaster response, with emphasis on China, India and Iran. The panelists are: --Clark A. Murdock, senior adviser for the…
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Former lobbyist Abramoff, reform leader Penniman discuss fixing Washington March 5
Jack Abramoff, author of the book “Capitol Punishment: The Hard Truth About Washington Corruption From America’s Most Notorious Lobbyist,” for the first time will come together in public with a reform leader dedicated to repairing the world Abramoff exploited. Abramoff and Nick Penniman, president of United Republic, an organization fighting the influence of well-financed special interests, will discuss ``What Will it Take to Change the Influence of Money in Politics?'' on Monday, March 5, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the National Press Club's Ballroom. Jonathan Salant, former Press Club…
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State Attorneys General lead Feb. 9 Newsmaker on Health Act Constitutionality
State Attorneys General Martha Coakley of Massachusetts and Ken Cuccinelli of Virginia, on opposing sides, will lead a National Press Club Newsmaker titled, “The Affordable Health Care Act -- Constitutional or Not?” The event Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. will serve as a prelude to Supreme Court consideration of the law in late March. The Newsmaker takes place in a conference room at the Club, located on the top floor at 529 14th St. N.W., Washington. Questions? Contact Robert Weiner, [email protected]
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NPC series highlighting how social media can drive real-world change starts tonight
Strategists and entrepreneurs who are using social media to make positive contributions to the world will be the focus of a new series, "Social Media 4 Social Good.'' The event premieres today, February 9 at 7 p.m. with host Monica Gray interviewing social media guru Aaron Sherinian of the UN Foundation. Sherinian is widely-regarded as a technological game-changer in the international development arena. "Social media can have a huge impact on shifting behaviors and improving the programs people count on," Sherinian says. "Communication isn't frosting, it's the cake when it comes to…
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