A fundraiser through Eileen Fisher Inc. will benefit partners in the Ready to Run national network of women’s political campaign schools, including the Ready to Run Iowa program offered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. On Saturday, March 22, all of Eileen Fisher’s women’s clothing stores in the U.S. – as … Continue reading March 22 fundraiser to benefit Ready to Run™
Four out of five Campaign College attendees who ran for Iowa State’s Government of the Student Body won their elections on March 7. Anna Olsen, Kalli Weber, Megan Sweere and Peter Myers were elected to the GSB Senate for the 2014-2015 academic year. Olsen, a senior in microbiology, and Weber, a freshman in agronomy, will … Continue reading Four Campaign College participants win GSB elections
Students and staff members from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics showcased their recent research at the 2014 Iowa Association of Political Scientists annual meeting on March 1 in Pella, Iowa. Catt Center presenters at the conference – hosted by Central College – included Dianne Bystrom, director; Hallie Golay, graduate research assistant; … Continue reading Catt Center students and staff present research
Two events focusing on women and politics will be offered in April with the support of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. The Catt Center is a co-sponsor of both events – the “See Yourself Here” workshop that will be presented at the state Capitol in Des Moines on April 8 and … Continue reading April events to focus on women and politics
Lift IOWA – a new free online publication focusing on women and leadership – will debut on March 24. The weekly e-newsletter is being published by the Business Record, which is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The purpose of the publication is to “connect, empower and inform leaders throughout the state about the challenges and … Continue reading New publication focuses on women in Iowa
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its students, faculty and staff: Peter Ampe, junior in political science from Maple Grove, Minn., is a semifinalist in the Washington Media Scholars case competition. Ampe and his teammate placed in the top 20 percent of national … Continue reading Of note: news about center students, faculty and staff
Leadership program increases courses, enrollment Campaign College to train students for campus leadership US Sen. Claire McCaskill to present Smith lecture Center co-sponsors fourth annual Women’s Leadership Retreat 2014 calendar honorees to be honored at Jan. 15 reception Smith to discuss real stories behind “Scandal” on March 10 Of note: news about center alumni, students … Continue reading January 2014
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge Gender balance research marks first step in long-term project Center announces 12 honorees for 2014 calendar 2013 Catt Prize deadline is Nov. 29 Hughes shares the fundamentals of leadership Two leadership opportunities for student set for January Center invites updates to plaza profiles Of note: news about center students, staff … Continue reading November 2013
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, students and staff: Dianne Bystrom, director, presented “Gender Bias Bygone? A Content Analysis of Female and Male Candidates for the U.S. Senate in 2012” on Nov. 22 during the annual convention of the National Communication … Continue reading Of note: news about center alumni, students and staff
Women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored at a reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union. The reception will recognize the 12 faculty, staff and students selected for the 2014 Women Impacting ISU calendar, which is sponsored … Continue reading 2014 calendar honorees to be honored at Jan. 15 reception