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Woodward and Bernstein join Marvin Kalb, 8 pm Oct. 20
The duo who brought down a president and exposed massive corruption in the highest reaches of power 40 years ago join host Marvin Kalb for "The Kalb Report" at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, in the National Press Club ballroom. The program, “Writing History: Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein and Journalism’s Finest Hour,” launches the 21st season of the "The Kalb Report" at the Club and will focus on the far-reaching consequences of the Watergate investigation in journalism and American politics. Admission is free but seats are limited. Reserve a space. Doors open at 7 p.m. and guests are asked to be…
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Club hosts international cultural evening with global dance, music, food, Nov. 19
An International Cultural Evening featuring energetic dance troupes, vibrant musical performances and tasty delicacies from different regions around the world will turn the National Press Club Ballroom into a multi-cultural showcase from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Registration is required. Ticket prices are $35 for the public and $25 for Club members. Early bookings are recommended as the event is expected to sell out. “This program will highlight our immense cultural diversity and will serve to underscore what we have proudly called the international year at the National Press…
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Award-winning broadcast journalist talks about breast-cancer survival, 6:30 pm Oct. 6
Veteran broadcast journalist Madhulika Sikka will discuss “A Breast Cancer Alphabet,” a book about the experience of surviving breast cancer, at a special Breast Cancer Awareness Month event at from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6. Registration is required. Tickets are $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for the general public. "A Breast Cancer Alphabet" is an A-to-Z guide to living with breast cancer. Sikka uses the simplicity of the alphabet as a starting point to get at some of the thorniest questions that face women in treatment: Sex, really? Why don’t I look better? Am I working…
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Film screening, panel discussion on Down syndrome, 6 pm Oct. 7
The National Press Club will host a screening of the film "Just Like You" followed by a panel discussion on Down syndrome on Oct. 7. The reception begins at 6 p.m., and the program concludes at 8:30. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. The event is part of Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. The film "Just Like You" centers on three teens living with the condition and their best friends, who shed light on their lives and why they are just like you in all the ways that truly matter. Following the film, there will be brief remarks from an expert followed…
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Institute and Club plan three-day program on helping reporters stay secure online, Sept. 25, 27, Oct. 11
The National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Club's Freedom of the Press and Young Members committee are holding a three-day training session to help journalists protect their reporting in cyberspace from unwanted scrutiny. The program will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Lisagor Room; Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room; and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Bloomberg Room. Register here. The cost to attend all three days is $40 for Club members and $60 for non-members, and includes a box lunch for the Saturday…
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Lee Gutkind to lead Journalism Institute seminar on nonfiction writing, 9 am Sept. 29
The National Press Club Journalism Institute is holding a workshop on writing creative nonfiction from 9-11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in the Ballroom. The fee is $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. Register here. Club members should login for the discount code.Reporting and writing stories that inform, compel and inspire is the mission of the two-hour workshop led by a pioneer and leading figure in the field, Lee Gutkind, who Vanity Fair has called the "godfather" behind the creative nonfiction/true story genre. In this workshop, Gutkind plans to proceed, step by step, through the…
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Charlie Rose podcast now available
In the Club's latest podcast, Charlie Rose says he has many people to thank for the success he has had as a television journalist. Rose is the 42nd winner of the Fourth Estate Award, which honors journalists who have made significant contributions to their field. Rose hosts the interview program "Charlie Rose" on PBS and Bloomberg Telvision. He also is a co-anchor on "CBS This Morning" and a contributing correspondent to "60 Minutes." Rose said winning the Fourth Estate Award meant "everything" to him. The podcast, Update-1, is a production of the Broadcast Committee. It provides a forum for…
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This Week in National Press Club History
Sept. 16, 1959: Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev begins his tour of the United States at a Club luncheon, refusing to speak until women journalists are admitted to the ballroom to cover his appearance. He speaks about ending the Cold War, nuclear disarmament and a divided Germany. When asked about his famous comment, “We will bury you,” he replies, “My life would be too short to bury every one of you if this should occur to me.” He returns to the Club after his coast-to-coast tour for a press conference. Sept. 17, 2013: Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, chair of the National Governors…
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Big 12 Conference commissioner to speak at Club Oct. 21
Bob Bowlsby, the commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, whose comments about cheating in college sports touched off a nationwide debate, will address that and other issues at a Club Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Bowlsby criticized the NCAA in July, saying “cheating pays” in college sports. He has been a key figure in college sports for years and helped develop the college football playoff system. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with the speech and a question-and-answer session beginning at 1 p.m. Cost of tickets is $22 for Club members and one guest, and $36 for non-members. To reserve…
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Sept. 23 program offers tips to help make Facebook work for you
Learn how to use Facebook to bolster your reporting and your brand with Don Seymour, Facebook’s politics and government outreach manager, at a class on Tuesday, Sept. 23. This hour-long class begins at 10 a.m. and includes an overview of Facebook and the resources it offers to journalists. Seymour will cover how to create an effective public page, and will review best practices, including how to break news and engage with your audience. Registration is $5 for Club members and $10 for non-members. Club members should sign into the site to receive the discount. To reserve, see http://www.…
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