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Young Members to hold Social, May 2
Raise your glass and join fellow young members for an evening of delightful conversations and libations at the Club's Young Members Social on Friday, May 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. Club members who are 35 years old or younger are invited to connect, unwind and celebrate the spirit of the National Press Club community. The evening will help you to: Expand your professional network in a relaxed atmosphere. Forge connections with like-minded individuals across the journalism and communication industries. Discover new opportunities and collaborations. Registration required.
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Explore the Club's Archives, tomorrow
Do you ever wonder what happens on the Club’s 4th Floor? Get an insider look at the National Press Club’s Archives in late April. Archives Tour, Friday, April 25, 12 pm Jeffrey Schlosberg, NPC's archivist, will lead a tour of the Archives on Friday, April 25. The Archives preserve collections of materials from the National Press Club, the Washington Press Club (formerly the Women’s National Press Club), and the Gridiron Club. Throughout the tour, you will enjoy stories of the Club's history dating back to 1908, and the history of journalism in the Washington area. The tour is for members…
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NPC Member Insight: MBN leadership must restore Middle East broadcaster to full strength
In the early hours of Saturday, April 12, I was among more than 500 employees at Middle East Broadcast Networks (MBN) who lost their jobs following the Trump administration's termination of grants that fund MBN, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia (RFA) and other media groups within the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). But I can tell you that the circumstances surrounding our dismissal differ significantly from those of our colleagues at the other entities that comprise USAGM: MBN is the only USAGM entity that has laid off staff — almost its entire staff — leaving only a…
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American Legion Post 20 meeting explores U.S.-Canada relationship, Today
The next meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20, in November, will feature the Canadian Forces' public affairs attaché to Washington. Lt. Col. Jennifer Stadnyk will discuss the enduring U.S.-Canada alliance, our long history of military cooperation, and the pivotal role this relationship plays in North American and global security. She'll also describe the coordinated communication that goes on across the world's longest undefended border. The meeting is scheduled for noon on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Club's McClendon Room. Attendees are asked to bring cash so that the…
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Club member's new book explores immigration issues
Immigration, a hot-button issue in the presidential election that President-elect Donald Trump said would be a priority in his second term, is the focus of National Press Club member Margaret (Peggy Sands) Orchowski’s new primer, "The 5 Basics Everyone Should Know About Immigration." "I wrote the 68-page ‘note’ book to help people intelligently discuss—and help journalists accurately cover—one of the hottest topics in the Americas and Europe today,” said Orchowski, a journalist who has covered immigration on Capitol Hill since 2007. In the wake of Trump’s re-election, “immigration policies,…
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Journalism experience in Japan shapes Club member’s historical novel
Natalie Jacobsen's journalism career began at age 13 writing Harry Potter book reviews for local newspapers. A fascination with Japan in college led to an opportunity to work in the country as a photographer and then a journalist. Natalie Jacobsen In the latest edition of Update-1, Jacobsen, a National Press Club member, speaks with Club Broadcast/Podcast Co-chair Adam Konowe about her career path in journalism, including how the profession in Japan differs from its U.S. counterpart. The interview covers how Jacobsen's experiences there as a westerner and a woman influenced how she…
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Runners/walkers: Join the Press Club team for the *virtual* James W. Foley Freedom Run, Oct. 23
The National Press Club invites all members to support the 7th Annual James W. Foley Freedom Run to raise awareness and funding for journalists' safety. The 5k run/walk is happening virtually Saturday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. Participants can pick a venue of their own to run or walk; although everyone is encouraged to do the full 5k, completing shorter distances is acceptable. Sign up by going to the Club's race page and clicking "Register Today!" (on the lower right corner of the page for desktop, and at the bottom of the screen for mobile). Runners should sign up as fundraisers. If you…
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Crab cakes return to Reliable Source; reserve a table
The bartender is standing by -- and would like to know if you're coming over this evening. Although walk-ins are always welcome, the National Press Club would love for you to make a reservation when you’re planning to have dinner at the Reliable Source on Thursday or Friday. The Reliable Source is open for lunch Mondays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., as well as for dinner on Thursdays and Fridays. The bar remains open after lunch service on Thursday and Friday through dinner service, which begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m., when the kitchen closes for the night. Don’t forget…
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Explore the Club's Broadcast Operations Center, Thursday
Did you know the National Press Club has state-of-the-art production and broadcast facilities on the 4th floor of the National Press Building? Join us for a tour of the Club’s Broadcast Operations Center (BOC) at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. You will go behind-the-scenes of the magic the BOC staff performs for Club events as well as satellite media tours, media training, webcasting, and TV and video production. We will meet at the Truman Lounge at 5:30 p.m. and then head to BOC. The facility features two studios, two post-production suites and transmission services via satellite, fiber…
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Communicators “Candid Conversations” series kicks off Aug. 4 with discussion on racism
The recent killing of George Floyd dramatically changed the communications landscape. Communicators are being called on to write messages for their leadership and clients to express solidarity with the rising racial justice movement that has spread quickly across the country and the globe. Doing so requires introspection and honest conversations before putting pen to paper. A virtual panel discussion sponsored by the National Press Club Communicators Team on Aug. 4 will focus on how to best navigate these conversations internally and externally. The free Zoom session will begin at noon and…
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