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Don't Miss the Deadline: Ford Foundation Award Submissions Due March 4
The deadline for the Gerald R. Ford Foundation journalism awards for coverage of the presidency and national defense is March 4. Winners are recognized at a joint NPC/Foundation luncheon in June. Award details may be found by clicking here.
Type: News
Panel to Analyze Digital Media's Role in Egyptian Uprising, Feb. 28
A panel of journalists will explore how the digital media revolution sparked the popular uprising that ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in the First Amendment Lounge. Riz Khan, host of “The Riz Khan Show” on Al Jazeera English, will give the keynote address and discuss how Al Jazeera stayed on top of the breaking news in Egypt despite government attempts to shut down the Internet. Earlier in his career, he held senior editorial positions at the BBC and CNN International. Khan's remarks will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Mona Eltahawy, an…
Type: News
Ted Turner, T. Boone Pickens Debate Energy Policy at April 19 Luncheon
Ted Turner, chairman of Ted Turner Enterprises and CNN founder, will join T. Boone Pickens, founder of BP Capitol, to debate American energy policy during a joint luncheon, Tuesday, April 19. Pickens will outline his “Pickens Plan” to reduce America’s dependence on Middle East oil through alternate energy sources, such as wind, solar power, and natural gas. Turner will discuss renewable solar energy, including his recent solar projects in New Mexico and Atlanta, as well as nuclear disarmament and global politics. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the speeches beginning at 1 p.m. and…
Type: News
What's Next After The Historic North Korea Summit?
What happens next following last month's summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un? They signed a letter with four primary provisions -- renewed security for North Korea, renewal of peaceful relations, denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and North Korean commitment to recovering Prisoner of War and Missing in Action remains. In this edition of Update-1, Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Lincoln Smith talks with David Maxwell, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Army and former associate director of the Center for Security Studies and the Security Studies Program at…
Type: Media
Nigerian Reform Candidate Seeks Economic Changes
With elections set for April in Nigeria, Patrick Utomi, the reform coalition candidate for president, called for sweeping changes in the nation's economy and in its educational and highway systems at a Feb. 16 Newsmaker. "We have one of the least competitive economies in Africa," he said. Utomi's self-described passion is tackling the high youth unemployment rate by diversifying Nigeria's oil-dependent economy. His idea, which he calls the "Six Dubai Strategy," envisions agricultural, coal, and other resource production organized around Nigeria's six geo-political zones. In addition, he wants…
Type: News
National Press Club Statement on CBS News Correspondent Lara Logan
The following statement was issued today by National Press Club President Mark Hamrick. The National Press Club is urging authorities in Egypt to aggressively investigate and bring to justice the individuals responsible for the brutal attack on CBS News correspondent Lara Logan. The NPC also notes with extreme dismay reports that dozens of other journalists have been injured or killed since the unrest began last month. "We commend our colleagues in journalism as they work under the most adverse of circumstances and encourage governments everywhere to help facilitate the free flow of…
Type: News
Analyze Dreams: Inception, 7pm March 3
"Inception," an Academy Award nominee for 2010 Best Picture, will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the McClendon Room for "Dinner and a Movie". In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption by executing his toughest job. Known for generating debate about the true meaning of its ending, Dinner and a Movie provides the perfect opportunity for Club members to view Inception again or for the first time and to offer their own perspective. The event is open only to Club members and their guests…
Type: News
Photographer Outlines D.C. Photo Safari, Noon Feb. 18
David Luria, founder and director of the popular Washington Photo Safari, will speak at the luncheon meeting of the National Press Club Photography Committee at noon Friday, Feb. 18, in the McClendon Room. Luria, a professional photographer specializing in architecture, landmarks, restaurant and event photography, will discuss the topic "Washington, D.C.: A Photographer's Paradise." His presentation will include images of well-known and obscure photo sites around Washington. He will explain why various statues and landmarks make interesting photographic subjects and how and when to take the…
Type: News
Communications Committee Seeks Members, Noon Feb. 17
Do you have a great idea on how to tell the rest of the world about the National Press Club? If so, the Communications and Marketing Committee wants you. The committee’s next meeting is at noon Thursday, Feb. 17, on the mezzanine level of the Club. All Club members are eligible to join the committee. The committee is already making plans for 2011, including promotions for the Club’s annual 5K run and the NPC Awards for outstanding journalism. But it can always use more help and ideas. If you are interested in joining the committee, contact Tom McMahon at 202-429-3106 or [email protected]…
Type: News
Huckabee Explores Role of Government, Noon Feb. 24
Former Arkansas governor and Fox News commentator Mike Huckabee, considered by analysts to be a likely Republican presidential candidate in 2012, will discuss his new book, A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need From Washington (and a Trillion That We Don’t!) at a Newsmaker at noon Thursday, Feb. 24. Free copies of the book will be available at the event. -- Ron Baygents, [email protected]
Type: News