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Author Neil Gaiman introduces “American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition,” 6:30 pm June 23
New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman will discuss his book “American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in the ballroom. As a fundraiser for the Club’s Eric Friedheim Library, this will be a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased for $5 at http://www.press.org/neilgaiman. Books may be purchased online at http://www.press.org/neilgaiman#tickets or at the event. The printed receipt will serve as a voucher. Vouchers may be redeemed immediately before the event at check-in. You must present your voucher at the time of pick up. First published in 2001…
Type: News
Press Freedom and China’s Influence in Ghana, With Journalist and Lawyer George Sarpong
The murder in January of investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein Suale-Divela in Ghana, one of Africa’s most stable and democratic countries, shocked the country and journalists around the world. The National Press Club called for a thorough investigation, and urged Ghanaian officials to ensure that journalists can work without the threat of violence. Journalist and lawyer George Sarpong, executive secretary of Ghana’s National Media Commission, spoke with National Press Club broadcast/podcast team member Viola Gienger about that case and the state of the news media in Ghana, including the…
Type: Media
Take the Tony's Team Challenge for the 5K
Take it up a notch with 5K Race Marshall Tony Horton, creator of P90X Home Fitness System, and join the “Tony’s Team Challenge” for the 14th annual Beat the Deadline 5K, Saturday, June 11. Only 15 team slots are available for this opportunity, so sign up soon for Tony's Team Challenge at www.press.org/5K. For a donation of $100 or more to the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, you can help support scholarships, education, and diversity in journalism. By taking Tony’s Team Challenge, you’ll receive: -A free registration to compete in the Beat the Deadline 5K as a member of Tony’s…
Type: News
Author to explore federal hiring trends in media affairs, noon May 19
Kathryn Troutman, founder of The Resume Place Inc. and author of "Ten Steps to a Federal Job," will analyze trends in federal hiring for media and public affairs positions at the next meeting of the Communications & Marketing Committee at noon Thursday, May 19, in the Murrow Room. Troutman will discuss how the lingering effects of the recession combined with the Obama administration’s reform of the federal hiring process—albeit with a salary freeze—has resulted in more Americans than ever applying for federal positions. Troutman created the format for the new “federal resume” when the old…
Type: News
Experts to analyze pros, cons of natural gas drilling, 10 am May 24
A panel of experts will discuss the challenges and impact of natural gas drilling in the United States at a Newsmaker at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, in the Lisagor Room. The event will feature anti-drilling activist Adrian Kuzminski and Alan Krupnick, an official with Resources for the Future. Bracewell Giuliani energy specialist and Newsmaker Committee member Frank Maisano will moderate the event.
Type: News
Jones calls for Marshall Plan-type assistance for Egypt
Former U.S. National Security Advisor James L. Jones called for the United States to create an aid package for Egypt similar to the Marshall Plan that helped Europe emerge from the destruction of World War II at a National Press Club luncheon May 16. The plan would provide economic and governmental assistance and send a clear message to those who have doubted U.S. intentions in the region. “When we look at strategically important countries, Egypt commands a unique regional position, and it is extremely important that Egypt not turn out the way Iran did 30 years ago,” Jones told a ballroom…
Type: News
Softball team splits double header for first loss of season
The National Press Club softball team fell from the ranks of the undefeated after splitting a double-header on Saturday. Big Blue took game one against the Discovery Channel, 16-8, before falling to CNN, 12-11, in a tightly contested thriller. CNN is now the only undefeated team in the league. In game one, the power switch was turned on early. John Domen, Mike Young and Reuben Miller each hit homeruns. Andy Medici continued his hot hitting, going 3-3, while Katy Steinmetz also swung the bat well in her debut with the team. In game two, after finally holding CNN scoreless in the seventh-inning…
Type: News
Buffalo Bill regales Club's first gala event, 1908
History Highlights for the week of May 15-21 May 17, 1993: Comedian-pianist Victor Borge reminisces about his 50-year career at a National Press Club luncheon. May 18, 1999: Author Tom Clancy and Gen. Chuck Horner of "Desert Storm" stress the importance of the press as the foundation of a free nation. May 18, 1908: At the Club's official housewarming above a jewelry store on F Street, the first gala evening in its history, Buffalo Bill Cody tells tales of taking Sitting Bull to see President Grover Cleveland. May 20, 1999: Presidential hopeful John McCain criticises the Clinton…
Type: News
Capital Pride kicks off at National Press Club, 7 pm June 1
Capital Pride 2011 will kick off with a panel discussion and celebration at The National Press Club at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 1. The event will begin with “Out on Assignment: How LGBT Journalists Influence the Media Landscape,” a panel discussion hosted by the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association. LGBT journalists from a variety of media outlets will make remarks and answer questions from the audience. Following the panel discussion, members of the community will be invited to celebrate the kick-off of Capital Pride at a networking reception hosted by the Club. A cash bar will…
Type: News
U.S. journalists must support press freedom globally, Hamrick says
From a position of relative comfort and security, U.S. journalists have an obligation to stand up for their colleagues around the world who are detained, beaten and killed in countries hostile to free media, Club President Mark Hamrick writes in his latest blog post. Hamrick relates a meeting he had with a Pakistani television reporter named Mukesh following World Press Freedom Day activities the Club hosted on May 3. Mukesh, who had been in the United States on a media fellowship, told Hamrick that he was once detained for four months by his country’s government. One of his peers was killed…
Type: News