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Pakistani ambassador says he wants new chapter in relations with U.S.
Pakistan is writing a new chapter in its relations with the U.S., Ambassador Masood Khan told National Press Club members at a meeting at his residence on Tuesday. Although it was an Embassy Night sponsored by the Club's International Correspondents Committee, Khan said he didn't want to meet at the embassy because the purpose of the gathering was “to get to know each other away from the workplace." Pakistan was "working hard to resolve the problems of the past. Our objective, clear in mind, is to emerge as one of the great countries,” he said. Pakistan currently has an interim government…
Type: News
Learn to leverage library resources for your research and reporting at Sept. 8 NPCJI webinar
Learn how journalists can tap public and academic libraries to find and use government documents, academic research, archives and other resources that may not easily be accessible on the internet. Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute to learn from April Hines, journalism and mass communications librarian for the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. Her research areas include information literacy instruction for journalists, library marketing and outreach, and social media engagement. Registration is open for this program, which will take place over Zoom at…
Type: News
Panel faults media, military after screening of Afghanistan documentary, Sept 6
Panelists shared insights on the Afghan government's collapse despite the Pentagon's twenty-year nation-building and military investment, after a screening of FRONTLINE's conclusion of their three-part series, "America and the Taliban," Sept. 6. The third installment covers the U.S. withdrawal and how the Taliban seized provincial capitols, leading to former President Ashraf Ghani's escape and the Taliban's ultimate control of the country -- all in a matter of weeks. "Nobody believed it would fall overnight," said Roya Rahmani in the documentary. A panel member, she is the first Afghan…
Type: News
Meckler, a national education writer for the Post who grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, examines the Cleveland suburb’s decades long quest to create a racially integrated community. In Dream Town, she confronts both the ideals and realities of her hometown. Tickets are $5 for members of the National Press Club and $10 for the general public. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event. Attendees will also be able to purchase books at the door. Click here to purchase your ticket. The program includes a question-and-answer session. To submit a question in advance for…
Washington Post's Laura Meckler to discuss myths, realities of Shaker Heights at 'Dream Town' Book Rap, Sept. 13
Award-winning Washington Post reporter Laura Meckler plans to discuss her new book, Dream Town: Shaker Heights and the Quest for Racial Equity, at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Type: News
Reserve Sept. 14 for the return of Pub Quiz
After a long summer break, the National Press Club’s long-standing monthly Pub Quiz is returning to the Truman Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 14. Brainstormer Trivia will provide the questions and will help decide the smartest people at the Club. Gather your fellow members and friends, form a team (no more than six people per team), nd then eat, drink and play trivia. If you don't have a team, come anyway and you'll be added to someone else's. But a warning: Space fills up quickly and emcee Marc Wojno will get the game started promptly at 6:30 p.m. There’s no need to RSVP, but you're welcome to…
Type: News
Karen Addis, APR, has more than 30 years of PR and crisis communications experience. Karen spent the early part of her career as a writer, editor, and columnist for a monthly trade magazine before transitioning back into PR. Five years ago, Karen founded her own firm, Addis Communications, where she specializes in health, science and technology. Prior to that, she held senior-level management positions with several PR agencies, including Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide as well as mid-sized and boutique firms. Karen currently serves on several boards, including the National Press Club’s…
John Henry serves as the media relations manager for Children's Defense Fund in Washington, DC. He worked as a journalist for 12 years, in several cities, prior to his work at that non-profit organization. His most recent job in journalism was at CBS affiliate, WUSA-TV, in Washington, DC. He worked in that role for seven years. He is a graduate of the University Of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.
Jerry Zremski became a lecturer at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism in July 2022, when he was brought in as director of the college's new Local News Network, which aims to bolster local news coverage throughout the state of Maryland. At Merrill College, Zremski also serves as lead instructor of the mid-level reporting class and as faculty adviser to the college chapter of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists. Zremski has also been named a “faculty champion” by the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont for his proposal to explore development of a “Maryland…
The Pivot: Career transitions outside of journalism
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Hear from a panel of professionals who have used their journalism expertise to transition their careers. This off-the-record chat is a great opportunity for National Press Club members to ask their burning questions about changing careers and how their current skills might transfer to new pursuits, including in teaching, communications, and more.
Type: Event