News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
50-50 in 2020 opened registration on Nov. 8 for its fourth biennial Blueprint for Winning Academy, which is scheduled for Jan. 18-20, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Johnston, Iowa. The academy is open to all women running in 2018 or later for the Iowa Legislature, other statewide offices and the U.S. Congress and … Continue reading Nonpartisan academy prepares women to run for office
Richard Kimball, the president of Vote Smart, will present “Facts Matter” at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. In a multi-media presentation, Kimball will describe how Vote Smart – a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that recently moved its national headquarters to Des Moines – provides voters with … Continue reading Vote Smart president to speak at Drake
Registration is underway for the Women in Ag Leadership conference that will meet Nov. 27 and 28 at the Scheman Building on Iowa State University’s campus. The conference is sponsored by Iowa State’s Extension and Outreach Women in Ag Program, which offers activities unique to Iowa, takes advantage of university expertise and supports the community … Continue reading Conference to focus on leadership of women in agriculture
As part of their three-week visit to the United States, 10 women leaders from Belarus spent time at the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on Sept. 14. The group’s goal during their visit was to connect with U.S. women serving in leadership positions, women empowerment groups and gender-based community engagement programs. Most … Continue reading Catt Center hosts women leaders from Belarus
Brooke Almasi, senior in public relations with a minor in American Indian studies and Catt Center public relations/events planning intern, was selected as one of two 2017 Cardinal Court Homecoming royalty. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship, provided by the ISU Alumni Association. Almasi is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and plans to attend law school … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, students and alumni
Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about the political process and public service. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and leadership experience as well as specific criteria determined by donors. Students selected receive a one-time scholarship that is … Continue reading Center awards 25 Legacy of Heroines scholarships
“It’s not easy, but in the end, it’s all worth it,” said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota in discussing her experiences in public service during a presentation attended by more than 800 people in the Great Hall of Iowa State’s Memorial Union on Aug. 31. Klobuchar used humorous anecdotes, research and personal experiences to … Continue reading Klobuchar discusses public service in Aug. 31 visit to Iowa State
Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 29. “Do you know a woman who has impacted Iowa State University through campus involvement, in the classroom or through community relationships; inspires women of all generations; and is a current Iowa State student, staff or faculty member? If yes, then … Continue reading Nominations due Sept. 29 for 2018 Women Impacting ISU calendar
Eight undergraduate student interns and three graduate assistants – seven new and four returning – have joined the staff of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and the Leadership Studies Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. Undergraduate student interns and research assistants help the center in a variety of activities, including the … Continue reading Students assist Catt Center, Leadership Studies Program
MSNBC anchor and business correspondent Ali Velshi will discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s domestic and international policy shifts when he presents the fall 2017 Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science on Oct. 18. Velshi – who was a primetime anchor at Al Jazeera America after a long career with CNN as an anchor and … Continue reading MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to present Manatt-Phelps lecture on Oct. 18