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Apply now! Columbia University offers seminar to promote quality energy reporting, deadline March 31
The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University is accepting applications from energy journalists for an all-expenses-paid seminar in New York that will acquaint participants with various disciplines associated with the beat, including finance, markets, science, policy and geopolitics. Funded with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Reid Hoffman, a member of the CGEP Advisory Board, the Energy Journalism Initiative aims to promote quality reporting on energy, a topic that is becoming increasingly important and complex. The Energy Journalism Initiative will feature a…
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National Press Club history snippet #18
"Religion: Many prominent--and some controversial--religious leaders have addressed the National Press Club. Among the first, in 1936, was Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, who later became Pope Pius Xll. Among the others have been evangelist Billy Graham, the Dalai Lama, South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and National Of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, whose appearances always set off protests. The National Press Club--where news is made (and faithfully reported) in the nation's capital." This snippet is one of many put together by the late Art Wiese, who served as Club…
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Applications open for Politico journalism institute
National Press Club members who are full-time college students or recent graduates are encouraged for the fourth annual Politico Journalism Institute. Applications are open for PJI, which will be held this summer in Washington. The program promotes diversity in newsrooms and is a fantastic way to get a foot in the door at Politico and to try out political journalism. More information and a link to the application here.
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Celebrate Pie (Pi) Day in the Reliable Source March 14
To recognize Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14 (3.14), the Reliable Source will offer a Pie Special! For $5, choose from Blueberry, Cherry, Apple, Pecan and Honey crisp Apple Crumb a la mode! Who says journalists don’t love math! What is Pi Day? Go here.
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Magicians are coming to the National Press Club on April 17 at 7 p.m.
Five close-up magicians will entertain National Press Club members and guests at a free, family friendly magic show beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17, in the conference rooms. This show has been an annual favorite at the Club for years and is guaranteed to amaze the adults and captivate the youngsters, so bring the entire family. Admission is free, but please reserve at (202) 662-7500. Stop by the Reliable Source and get dinner before the show. But get there early so you don’t miss the opening act. To reserve a table at the Reliable Source, call (202) 662-7443 or go to the Club’s website.…
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Exercise your brain at Pub Quiz March 9, 7 p.m.
Bring a group or come solo and find a team for the National Press Club Pub Quiz this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge.
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Celebrate St. Patrick with buffet and music tonight
National Press Club Members and their guests are invited to a St. Patrick’s buffet and celebration tonight, Friday, March 17, starting at 5:30 p.m. for food with music by guitarist Mat Palombo at 6:30 p.m. Please see the menu below for special drinks for this occasion. The price of the buffet is $24 for Club members and $27 for guests plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged for this event because it is usually sold out. Please contact us at 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected] Please note that due to St. Patrick’s night Buffet and celebration, there will not be a Taco Night Friday…
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Attorney to discuss photography and the law March 22 at noon
Mickey Osterreicher, general counsel of the National Press Photographers Association, will speak to the Photo Team on "Photography and the Law: Visual Journalism in an Era of Fake News” at noon on Wednesday, March 22, in the McClendon Room. He will present a program touching on the latest legal and ethical questions concerning the use of images in stories, the use of drones for news gathering, and the status of a copyright small claims tribunal. He will also answer questions on these subjects. In addition to his position with NPPA, Osterreicher is of Counsel to Barclay Damon, LLP in the Media…
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National Press Club history snippet #17
"TR and the lion: Former President Theodore Roosevelt, fresh from an African safari, visited the National Press Club in November 1910. One witness described Roosevelt as bubbling with enthusiasm as he regaled reporters about how a ferocious lion leapt at him three times--but he managed to duck to safety again and again. Asked, however, whether he planned to seek the presidency again, TR remained mum. The National Press Club--where news (some of it roaring) is made in the nation's capital." This snippet is one of many put together by the late Art Wiese, who served as Club president in 1979. He…
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Communicators Breakfast to showcase Club’s video services, March 10
National Press Club members and their guests can learn how the Club’s state-of-the-art Broadcast Operations Center may help meet their communications needs at the next Communicators Series Breakfast on Friday, March 10, at 8 a.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge. A presentation, followed by a tour of the television studio and production facilities on the National Press Building's fourth floor, is free to Club members. Guests are admitted for $10 per person and must be accompanied by a member. Register here. The Club employs a full-time professional staff of engineers, editors and videographers as…
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