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Club welcomes October's new members
Please join the National Press Club in welcoming the following new members in the month of October: Laura Saarikoski (Helsingin Sanomat), Sonia Schott (Globovision), Naomi Jagoda (The Bond Buyer), Manuela Cavalieri (Radio MPA), Russell James Drew (Inside Washington Publishers), Lara Seligman (Inside Defense), Howard Pearlman (Bloomberg BNA), Leland Schwartz (States News Service) Thorsten Eisingerich (Embassy of Austria), Lisa Matthews (Hager Sharp), Stephen Norton (Communications Consultant), Heather Wright (U.S. Dept. of State), Sarah Ruggiero (World Wildlife Fund), Brandi Teel (RTCA, Inc…
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Bradlee funeral open to the public Oct. 29
The funeral for former Washington Postt editor Ben Bradlee will be in the Washington National Cathedral at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. The service is open to the public. Click here for The Washington Post article.
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Club member offers invitation to a Christian-Muslim dialogue program Oct. 30
Club member Mehmet Saracoglu invites National Press Club members to Rumi Forum`s joint program with Georgetown University`s Alwaleed Center for Christian-Muslim Understandingon, "Jesus in Islam," at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Bunn Intercultural Center, Room 270, on the Georgetown campus. Zeki Saritoprak, professor and the Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies at John Carroll University, will examine the place of Jesus in the Qur'an and Hadith. He will present the topic of Jesus in Islam from an Islamic theological perspective including both classical and contemporary theologians' views…
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Did you know the Club is wireless?
Did you know that the Club is wireless? Go online anywhere in the Club whether you are working in the library, the business center or enjoying a beverage in the Truman Lounge. Simply choose the Club's high speed wireless network labeled MemberWifi. The wireless password is NPCwifi1908. This code is exclusively for use of members only. For more information about your membership benefits send an email to [email protected].
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Jennifer Dart is in the Club Member Spotlight for October
Jennifer Dart is Digital Media and Special Projects Manager in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs of the American Psychiatric Association. Dart has been an NPC member since April, 2014. What’s your best experience thus far?As a new member, I’ve enjoyed everything - I never miss an email from NPC Wire and especially appreciate the various Journalism Institute classes on digital media. I've already begun brainstorming costume choices for the Reliable Source Halloween party. What’s your favorite moment of your career so far?After spending more than a decade in the PR agency world, I…
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Tickets now on sale for wine tasting tour Nov. 8
Ride to and from some of the finest vineyards and wineries in the D.C. and Virginia region! Treat yourself to an outing away from the city on this fun and relaxing all-day excursion. Taste some of Virginia’s best local wines as you soak in the beautiful landscape. The wine tour, hosted by the Young Members Committee, is Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $67 per person and includes transportation and the tastings. Guests are welcome to attend. During this all-day tour, you will spend over an hour at two different Virginia wineries, sampling some of the best wines in the area…
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This week in National Press Club history
October 20, 1999: J. K. Rowling, author of the sensationally popular Harry Potter series, signs copies of her books at a sold-out NPC fundraiser. October 22, 1984: The Fourth Estate Restaurant opens on the 13th floor to club members, and later welcomes the public. October 23, 1991: Poet, playwright and dissident Vaclav Havel, first democratically-elected President of Czechoslovakia in forty-one years, explains his country’s privatization plans in the post-Soviet era, and warns of growing tensions in Yugoslavia that could lead to civil war. Shirley Temple Black, once the most famous child…
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Freelancers to hold "Fright Night" soirée Oct. 29
Being a freelancer can be scary: the roller coaster of an erratic income, the risky business of finding and keeping reasonably priced health insurance and nightmare editors. With Halloween approaching, the Freelance Committee will hold our final soirée of the year on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Truman Lounge. These periodic, casual get togethers are a chance for freelancers to gather and discuss various topics of interest. Come ready to discuss those "bumps in the night" that spook you. No RSVP needed. Just show up. Costumes optional.
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Members invited to panel on foreign policy and the midterm elections at Netherlands Embassy Oct. 24
National Press Club member Ilse van Overveld invites National Press Club members to attend a briefing on the 2014 midterm elections from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Royal Netherlands Embassy. The discussion of the Nov. 4 elections features seasoned political pundits, reporters and experts. Charlie Black, chairman of the Prime Policy Group; Paul Brill, columnist for DeVolksrant; Anita Dunn, manager director of SKDKnickerbocker; and Abby Livingston, reporter for Roll Call; will address the implications of the elections for American foreign and domestic policy. The Royal Netherlands Embassy…
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Economics reporter position open at the Kiplinger Letter
Kiplinger editors are looking for a reporter to cover the financial services industry and other aspects of U.S. business and the economy for the country’s largest weekly business newsletter and Web site. The candidate should be a clear thinker, with an ability to see past the news to what comes next; the insight and knowledge to grasp what the news means; and the writing skills to convey that clearly and concisely. Someone with a thorough understanding of U.S. economic issues, established sources and the willingness and ability to anticipate macroeconomic developments and assess their likely…
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