Events
A daylong writing workshop presented by The Washington Post, Georgetown University and The Poynter Institute, October 1, 2011. Nick Kirkpatrick / The Poynter Institute
Poynter’s first Alumni & Friends party at the National Press Club, September 30, 2011. Nathan Mitchell / The Poynter Institute
“What Ever Happened To Public Debate?” Community Conversation with Juan Williams, September 26, 2011. Jim Stem / The Poynter Institute
A Community Conversation with Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective, August 11, 2011. Jim Stem / The Poynter Institute
A Community Conversation with Bob Woodward, “the best reporter of our time,” March 15, 2011. Jim Stem / The Poynter Institute
Poynter regularly hosts a variety of events that help members of the community better understand issues surrounding journalism and the people who produce it. Visit this page often for an updated list of upcoming speakers with links to buy tickets.
Upcoming Events
“Write Your Heart Out, Washington”
May 12, 2012
Join The Washington Post and the nation’s top journalism teaching center, The Poynter Institute, for a workshop dedicated to writing excellence. Learn from some of the country’s finest writers: Roy Peter Clark, David Maraniss, Dana Milbank, Donna Britt and special guest Sally Jenkins.
“Dave Barry: Laughing Your Way Through the Presidential Campaign”
May 23, 2012
Syndicated humor columnist Dave Barry has written for more than 500 newspapers around the world and authored 30 books. In 1988, he won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary — the only humorist to have won journalism’s top award.
Please visit us again for more information and look below for a list of some of our past events.
Recent Events
“Write Your Heart Out, Washington”
October 1, 2011
Join The Washington Post, Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies and the renowned Poynter Institute for a daylong workshop dedicated to writing excellence. Learn from some of the country’s finest writers: Roy Peter Clark, Keith Woods, Lonnae O’Neal Parker, Anne Hull, Eugene Robinson, Kathleen Parker and special guest Gene Weingarten.
“Alumni & Friends Party”
September 30, 2011
No One Meets & Greets Like Poynter. Poynter President Karen Dunlap invites you and a guest to our first Alumni & Friends party at the National Press Club. Find out what’s new, what’s next and what you need to know about Poynter. Mingle with Poynter Faculty, friends and invited media guests. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and libations. Listen to the lively piano music of Roy Peter Clark.
“Juan Williams: What Ever Happened to Public Debate?”
September 26, 2011 (Community Converation)
Juan Williams is the author of four books including his latest, “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate.” He is also a Fox News Political analyst, a regular panelist on Fox Broadcasting’s Sunday morning public-affairs program “Fox News Sunday,” and a columnist for FoxNews.com
“Peter Greenberg, The Travel Detective”
August 11, 2011 (Community Conversation)
Peter Greenberg is America’s most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Peter is Travel Editor for CBS Early Show, CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, CBS Sunday Morning, and across many broadcast platforms. He is the consummate insider when it comes to reporting the travel business as news. The Travel Detective reveals what most travel agents can’t — or sometimes won’t — tell you.
“CARTOONAPALOOZA: F!REWORKS IN PEN AND INK!”
July 8, 2011 (Conversation & Exhibition)
The Poynter Institute and the Assoc. of American Editorial Cartoonists Present:
Clay Bennett * Steve Kelley * Ann Telnaes * Rob Rogers * Jack Ohman * Joel Pett
“An Evening With Bob Woodward”
Mar. 15, 2011 (Community Conversation)
Bob Woodward, journalist and best-selling author.
One of the nation’s preeminent investigative reporters discussed his career as a journalist and best-selling author. From the discovery of Watergate to inside the Obama White House, Woodward has reported countless award-winning stories for The Washington Post. He talked about the world of investigative journalism and provided insight into the necessary risks journalists take every day.