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NAGC 2008 Communications School: "Mesas, Messaging and Mentoring"
April 28-May 1, 2008
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Keynote Speaker: Karen Hughes, former under secretary for public diplomacy and public affairs in the U.S. Department of State with the rank of ambassador and former director of communications for George W. Bush, will be the closing keynote speaker at the 2008 NAGC Communications School on May 1.
The NAGC Communications School is the only event of its kind providing invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. The coveted NAGC Government Communicator of the Year Award is presented during the Communications School and honors an individual who has brought forth government's message with a high standard of professionalism and ethics.
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News Release, Mar. 24, 2008
New Survey on Government Communicators Breaks Down Stereotypes: NAGC Report Reveals Enlightening Statistics on Overlooked Profession
While the world of politics and public service is still considered a man's world, those advising the leaders of government agencies and devising media strategies are predominately female, according to a new survey released today. The National Association of Government Communicators' first Trends and Salary Survey of the government information profession shines a spotlight on an industry often overlooked.
"For the first time, we're able to supply some data that confirms our observations that the government communications field is full of dedicated and creative people," said NAGC President Gene Rose. This is a field where technology and trends are changing rapidly." Read more.
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Congratulations to George Selby...
NAGC President-Elect George Selby is winner of the Toastmasters, Division E speech contest and will compete for the title of District 27 champion on May 24. details here
NAGC has entered the blogosphere...
Please visit NAGC's Government Communicators Blog, designed specifically for government communicators! NAGC encourages you to leave your comments on our posts and engage in a dialogue with your colleagues from across the country. Be sure to answer the current poll question and see how your answer compares with others.
An NAGC Must-Read
Outside Job, by Brian Friel, GovernmentExecutive.com e-newsletter, Feb. 6, 2008
An NAGC Must-Read
Agencies Share Information by Taking a Page from Wikipedia, by Stephen Barr, Federal Diary, Washington Post, Jan. 28, 2008
An NAGC Must-Read
State and Federal E-Government in the United States 2007, Darrell M. West, Taubman Center for Public Policy, Brown University
An NAGC Must-Read
Major Progress on the Plain Language Initiative in Government
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2008 NAGC Communications School
Apr. 28-May 1, 2008
Albuquerque, NM
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NAGC and DHS present "The Science of Communications," a workshop for risk & crisis communicators
June 2, 2008
Washington, DC
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