Campus Progress Events

Upcoming Campus Progress Events:

Monday, July 21st, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Equality Forum at the HRC Foundation Building, 1640 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington DC
This networking event is a joint effort between Campus Progress and the Human Rights Campaign to bring together young gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer professionals and allies to discuss the role of GLBTQ voices in the progressive movement. Rob Anderson, editor or CampusProgress.org and Pushback.org, Candace Gingrich, HRC Senior Youth Outreach Manager, and other prominent GLBTQ activists will be speaking at the event.
Free appetizers and drinks will be served.
Sponsored by Campus Progress and the Human Rights Campaign.
All are welcome. Please click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Media That Matters Film Festival in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
E Street Cinema, 555 11th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
Campus Progress invites you to attend the Washington D.C. premiere of the Media That Matters Film Festival! The Media That Matters Film Festival is the premier showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse audiences and inspires them to take action. Click here to learn more about the Media That Matters Film Festival.
Free popcorn and soda will be provided.
Sponsored by Campus Progress.
Space is limited! Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Senate Room 207 (Mansfield Room)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008. 5:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.
Having a fun summer on the Hill? Thinking about coming back to stay after graduation? Come to Campus Progress’s dinner reception and job panel. Learn from successful young professionals on how to navigate the ever intimidating Washington job market. Hear our panelists offer their experiences and advice on how to be successful in Washington, DC and get that job on the Hill you have always dreamed of.
Free dinner will be served.
Sponsored by Campus Progress.
Space is limited! Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please emailspeakers@campusprogress.org.

Lobby Day with Campus Progress Action

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1333 H Street NW, 10th floor, The Center for American Progress
Join the Campus Progress Advocacy Team, progressive partner organizations like the Energy Action Coalition and U.S. PIRG, and fellow young people from around the country for a lobby day on Capitol Hill that you won’t forget.
This event is free and open to all young people interested in turning their progressive values into action.
To register click here.
Sponsored by Campus Progress Action.
For more information, please email organize@campusprogress.org.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1333 H St., NW, 10th floor, Center for American Progress
Join Campus Progress and The Nation magazine for a day of workshops, skill sessions, and panel discussions with award-winning editors and writers from the nation’s top publications. The day is modeled on successful journalism conferences Campus Progress and The Nation have put on in D.C. and Los Angeles.
To find out more and to apply click here.
Sponsored by Campus Progress and The Nation. Refreshments will be served. For more information and any additional questions please contact: publications@campusprogress.org.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
2500 Calvert Street, NW, Omni Shoreham Hotel
Join Campus Progress and more than 1,000 young people in Washington, D.C., for the fourth annual Campus Progress National Conference. Attendees will hear from prominent politicians, activists and musicians. Come to Washington, D.C., and join young people from all across the nation to collaborate on the issues that drive us.
To find out more and apply click here.
Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by Campus Progress.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Monday, July 7, 2008, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jack Morton Auditorium, George Washington University, Washington, DC
Campus Progress and HBO are co-sponsoring the premiere of an episode of “Generation Kill,” a new seven-part miniseries about the Iraq War invasion. “Generation Kill,” executive produced and co-written by David Simon and Ed Burns, the team behind the critically acclaimed HBO series “The Wire,” tells the true story of U.S. Marines of the elite First Reconnaissance Battalion whose unit was part of the first wave of the American military assault on Baghdad in 2003. The drama is based upon the award-winning nonfiction book of the same name by Evan Wright, who serves as co-writer and consulting producer. Following the screening there will be a Q & A with producer and co-writer David Simon, producer and co-writer Ed Burns, “Generation Kill” author Evan Wright, and U.S. Marine and key military advisor to “Generation Kill” Staff Sergeant Eric Kocher. The Q & A will be moderated by Clyde Williams, former adviser to President Bill Clinton.
Sponsored by Campus Progress and HBO.
Seating is limited. Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

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