Ready to Run Iowa wraps up 2019 workshops
Six Ready to Run Iowa: Campaign Training for Women workshops were offered on Feb. 15, March 29 and April 19 by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.
Category: May 2019
Students affiliated with the Catt Center share future plans
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics held its year-end dinner on April 24 to honor the 11 affiliated students who earned their degrees from Iowa State University.
Nominations due Sept. 27 for 2020 Women Impacting ISU calendar
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 27, until 11:59 p.m.
Graves discusses #MeToo in April 1 visit to Iowa State
On April 1, investigative journalist Florence George Graves visited Iowa State University as the 2019 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. She discussed sexual misconduct in politics and her investigations that led to the forced removal of an elected official and legislation.
2019 Catt research prize deadline is Nov. 24
The Catt Center is accepting applications for the 2019 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics through Nov. 24, 2019.
Gender in Iowa politics blog coming soon
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will introduce its new Navigating Gender in Iowa blog in June.
Stories from the Plaza of Heroines
This issue of Voices features three women honored in the Plaza of Heroines, all born before 1900, who were honored by their children or grandchildren for their dedication to their families and communities. If you are interested in purchasing a brick or a paver to honor a heroine in your life, fill out the online … Continue reading Stories from the Plaza of Heroines
Of note: news about center faculty, staff, students and alumni
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, staff, students and alumni: Monic Behnken, 2017 Women Impacting ISU calendar honoree and associate professor in sociology, was appointed director of the Leadership Studies Program, effective March 1. She was also named a 2019 Exemplary … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, staff, students and alumni