ASSORTED INTERESTING EVENTS

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Event: James Carville and Mary Matalin – “Love & War: 20 Years, Three Presidents, Two Daughters and One Louisiana Home”
When: January 11, 2014, 11:00am – 12:30pm
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.
Political consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin will discuss and sign copies of their new book “Love & War.” Tickets are $5 for NPC members; $10 public. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. To purchase tickets, go to: http://www.press.org/events/james-carville-and-mary-matalin-love-war-20…

Event: MS. QUOTE: WHY ARE WOMEN MISSING FROM THE NEWS?
When: January 13, 2014, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.
What are we missing when our reporting doesn’t adequately include women experts and women subjects? Why should we care and how can we increase women's voices in the news? On Monday, Jan. 13, a panel will explore these issues and strategies for change. Panelists include Matt Winkler, editor-in-chief Bloomberg News, Sally Buzbee, AP Washington bureau chief, Ken Strickland, NBC Washington bureau chief, Ruth Marcus, Washington Post op-ed columnist, Anna Palmer, Politico senior Washington correspondent, and Jill Zuckman, managing director SKDKnickerbocker. Linda Kramer Jenning, Georgetown University journalism instructor and Washington editor of Glamour, will moderate the panel. Registration is $5 for NPC members; $10 public. http://www.press.org/events/ms-quote-why-are-women-missing-news

Event: Setting Business Goals for 2014: Interactive Workshop for Self-employed Professionals
When: January 17, 2014, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: National Press Club Journalism Institute, Washington D.C.
A smart CEO (that is you freelancer and independent worker!) understands the value of setting goals for the New Year to move his or her business to the next level. The process involves a fair amount of introspection into values, visions, strengths and weaknesses. Serial media entrepreneur Hannes Luth of Wunderbar Media will help you map out your 2014 goals in a 3- hour interactive workshop sponsored by the NPC Journalism Institute. The session will give you an overview of what business goal setting is, how to identify and set realistic and attainable goals, and show you how to organize your tasks in a way that ensures success. Registration is $20 for NPC members; $40 public. http://www.press.org/events/setting-business-goals-2014-interactive-wor…

Event: Investigating the Business of Government
When: January 23, 2014
Where: Lexington, KY
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents the free afternoon workshop, "Investigating the Business of Government.” John Cheves, investigative reporter at the Lexington Herald-Leader, offers tips on covering economic-development agencies at the state and local levels. Register at the main workshop page: http://bit.ly/govbiz2014

Event: Perfecting Personality Profiles
When: February 5-6, 2014
Where: Online
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism presents the free, two-day webinar, "Perfecting Personality Profiles.” Jacqui Banszynski, Pulitzer winner and Knight Chair in Editing at the University of Missouri School of Journalism, covers best practices when identifying, sourcing and writing memorable profiles. Register at the main webinar page: http://bit.ly/perfectingprofiles