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Newsmaker: Government Contracting in Era of Sequestration, May 16
Companies that do business with the U.S. government, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses alike, are faced with unprecedented fiscal uncertainty as they work to navigate the impact of sequestration. At a National Press Club Newsmaker at 10 a.m. in the Bloomberg Room on Thursday, May 16th, three private-sector CEOs will discuss the future of government contracting in the era of sequestration. Participants: John Jumper, CEO of Science Applications International Corporation, a Fortune 500 scientific, engineering, and technology applications company that uses its domain knowledge to solve…
Type: News
Club Members Can Join State Department Federal Credit Union
Did you know that National Press Club members can join the State Department Federal Credit Union? Any Club member can open an account, which features: lifetime memberships with only a $1 initial deposit, free checking accounts, low-interest loans and high-yield savings, money management and certificate accounts, just to name a few of the benefits. Applications are available at the Club front desk or you can contact the Club's Membership Department to receive one by mail. For more information about your membership benefits please email [email protected].
Type: News
Panel to discuss U. S. Immigration Reform May 20
"U.S. Immigration Reform: What's Ahead" will be the focus of a paneldiscussion organized under the auspices of the International Center forJournalists and the National Press Club's International CorrespondentsCommittee from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the Holeman Lounge. The event coincides with what is considered unprecedented momentum forimmigration reform in the U.S. Congress. Cindy Carcamo, a national correspondent for the Los Angeles Times, who coversborder and immigration issues, will moderate the discussion. Other participants are Luis Miranda, former director of Hispanic…
Type: News
Programs for Young English-Language Learners: Study To be Unveiled at Club Newsmaker on May 14
"Public Policy for the Emerging Population of Dual Language Learners" -– an extensive study to determine which educational programs have worked for dual language learners and which programs have been wasteful or even harmful -– will be released at a National Press Club Newsmaker at 10 a.m., on May 14 in the Club’s Zenger Room. The report, prepared by the University of North Carolina’s Frank P. Graham Child Development Institute and funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is designed to be used by lawmakers at the state and federal levels as they determine how to fund and…
Type: News
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno to Speak at Luncheon, June 4 – Tickets Available
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno will be speaking at a National Press Club luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4 with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Before ascending to the position of Army Chief of Staff, Odierno commanded United States Joint Forces Command and was the commanding general for the U.S. campaign in Iraq. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $35 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets may be purchased online by clicking here. For questions, please…
Type: News
Freelancers -- Get Your Name In Front of Editors
The National Press Club Freelance Committee is developing an online listing of NPC freelance talent. The compilation will serve as a resource for editors and publishing organizations with a need for freelance help. If you’d like to be included please contact Freelance Committee Chair Tam Harbert at [email protected] for information.
Type: News
Tennis Plays Positive Role in Society, Especially Among Youth, Legend Chris Evert Tells Luncheon
Tennis legend Chris Evert, winner of 18 Grand Slam championships and No. 1 ranked women’s player for seven years, called tennis “the greatest sport out there” at a National Press Club luncheon Tuesday, May 7. “It can be a passport to a better, happier and healthier life,” she said. “It can be played by people of every age and ability. It is a tool for connecting people of different backgrounds, for fostering friendships, and building more vibrant and better communities.” But most of all, said Evert, who retired in 1989 after a 17-year career, tennis can positively redirect the lives of young…
Type: News
RSVP By Monday: Learn About Your NPC Member Benefits May 15 at Member Orientation
New Member Orientation will be offered next week for all new and existing members. Members have the choice to attend one of two sessions: lunch session from noon to 1:30 p.m. or a Happy Hour session from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, in the Reliable Source. The orientation is open to any member that would like to learn more about membership benefits and opportunities at the National Press Club. Learn how to access your membership profile, use the membership directory and general information about the Club. To RSVP for either session, send an email to Recruitment Manager Allyson…
Type: News
Haig: U.S. Economy
The candidate for the Republican presidential nomination delivers a campaign speech on the state of the U.S. economy.
Type: Media
Tuesday: "The Endangered Newsroom Ombudsman?"
The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's Washington, D.C., Chapter and the National Press Club Journalism Institute will present a discussion on the role of the ombudsman in a changing news business from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, in the Zenger Room. Admission is free, but registration is required by clicking here. Confirmed participants include Patrick Pexton, the most recent ombudsman at The Washington Post, Clark Hoyt, who served as public editor at The New York Times, and Lisa Shepard, former NPR ombudsman and current visiting journalism professor in the Hank Greenspun…
Type: News