Events Archive Summer 2008

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 100, Washington, D.C.
HBO, Campus Progress and Reel Progress invite you to the Washington Premier screening of the HBO documentary film “The Black List”. “The Black List” presents dramatic portraits of some of today’s most fascinating and influential African-Americans, who share their stories and insights into the struggles, triumphs and joys of black life in the U.S. Award-winning journalist Elvis Mitchell interviews such notables as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Slash, Toni Morrison, and Chris Rock. Following the screening there will be a Q & A with interviewer and producer Elvis Mitchell and director/producer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders.
Sponsored by HBO, Campus Progress and Reel Progress.
Seating is limited. Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm
18th and Red, 2436 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
You’ve visited all the monuments, checked out Campus Progress’ summer events and frequented every happy hour in town. Before returning to the world of midterm exams and lecture halls, finish your D.C. summer with one last hurrah at Campus Progress’ Back to School Party at Adams Morgan hotspot 18th and Red (2436 18th Street NW) on July 29th. It’s your last chance to hang out with other young progressives in DC and is an opportunity to find out how you can work with Campus Progress’ programs in journalism, activism and events on your campus and in your community. Enjoy FREE DRINKS from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The event is 18 and over, but you must be 21 to drink. ID required. No cover charge! Sponsored by Campus Progress. Click here to RSVP
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

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.

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.

Navigating the Beltway: How to Get a Job on the Hill

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.

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.

The Student Public Interest Research Groups (the Student PIRGs), United States Student Association (USSA) and Campus Progress are teaming up to bring you a day of grassroots organizing training. Learn the skills you need to build a grassroots campaign from the ground up from some of the premier youth organizers in the United States. Sessions include: Developing Vote Coalitions, Planning a Successful Event, Developing an Effective Message, Building a Statewide Coalitions, Voter Access: Institutionalization on Campus, Managing Volunteers, Developing Leaders and Media Bootcamp.
Sponsored by Campus Progress, the Student Public Interest Research Groups (the Student PIRGs) and United States Student Association (USSA).
This event is free and open to all young people interested in turning their progressive values into action.
Space is very limited, so sign up today.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
NCTA Theater, 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC
Please Join Campus Progress, the Leadership Council on Civil Rights and 3Leo Productions for a screening of ‘Bama Girl, a film about a charismatic black woman at the University of Alabama who runs for Homecoming Queen, going up against a century of ingrained racial segregation, internal black politics, and a secret association of all-white fraternities. Prior to the screening there will be a reception and immediately following the screening there will be a panel discussion with director Rachael Goslins and star Jessica Thomas.
Sponsored by Campus Progress, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and 3Leo Productions.
Click here to RSVP
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Campus Progress Spoken Word: Protest through Poetry
Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Center for American Progress, 1333 H Street, NW, Washington, DC
Please join Campus Progress on Wednesday, June 25 as we spotlight America’s most dynamic and fearless voices on the spoken word scene. There will be performances by: Droopy Anderson, host of Mocha Hut’s Open Mic Poetry; Alvin Lau, professional performance poet and Amnesty International’s “Poet of Conscience;” Laura Perez, a former member of the DC Youth Slam Team and the current president of Poutre’, Howard University’s premier poetry organization; Mario Rocha, Latino poet from East LA; and Triflava, a “progressive hip hop and beyond” band known for their versatile use of instruments to promote positive messages to audiences.
Enter our open mic contest by submitting video of yourself performing 3 original pieces to posullivan@americanprogress.org. The winner will perform one poem to open the night’s performance.
Refreshments will be served!
This event is free and open to young people interested in creative protest.
Sponsored by Campus Progress.
Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.

Campus Progress Summer Kick-Off Party
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Grand Central, 2447 18th St NW
Come hang out with other young people working in Washington at the Campus Progress Summer Kick-Off Party. Find out about Campus Progress’ programs in progressive activism, journalism, and events at Adams Morgan hotspot Grand Central (2447 18th Street, NW) on June 10th. Enjoy FREE drinks from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event is 18 and over, but you must be 21 to drink. ID required. No cover charge!
Sponsored by Campus Progress.
Click here to check out photos from the party.
Click here to RSVP.
For more information, please email speakers@campusprogress.org.