News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics held its year-end celebration on March 31 in honor of the graduation of nearly 90 affiliated students who will be earning their degrees from Iowa State University in May, August or December 2016. Students attending the dinner held at the Memorial Union included Legacy of Heroines … Continue reading Center affiliated graduates share future plans
Amber Manning-Ouellette and Cameron Beatty, both lecturers in leadership studies, and Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, were recently honored for their scholarship, leadership and efforts on behalf of the students of Iowa State University. Manning-Ouellette was one of five faculty members from throughout Iowa selected for the … Continue reading Center faculty and staff receive honors
The first cohort of the Vermeer International Leadership Program participated in a spring exhibition event on April 18. The event was hosted by the Vermeer Corp. and Vermeer family at the Vermeer Applied Technology Hub, a new facility located at the Iowa State University Research Park. The VILP is a unique scholarship program that takes … Continue reading Vermeer scholars exhibit capstone projects
More than 40 Iowa State University faculty, staff and students as well as members of the community attended “Wealthy & Wise: Strategies for Workplace Success” in Carrie Chapman Catt Hall on April 22. The workshop was presented as part of Money Smart Week ®. Following a welcome by Dianne Bystrom, director of the Carrie Chapman … Continue reading Workshop presents strategies for workplace success
This summer, two graduate assistants and two undergraduate students will assist the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and the Leadership Studies Program in a number of capacities. Katie Friesen and Amy Pilcher, both Ph.D. candidates in higher education, will assist with activities associated with the Leadership Studies Program, which is coordinated by … Continue reading Students assist center in summer activities
This issue of Voices features three women who, like so many honored in the Plaza of Heroines, were beloved for their importance to their families and communities. The example that they provided in their lives made them heroines in the eyes of their family members and friends. If you are interested in purchasing a brick … Continue reading Stories from the Plaza of Heroines
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters: Dianne Bystrom, Catt Center director, and Kelly Winfrey, assistant professor of journalism and coordinator of research and outreach for the center, attended the Central States Communication Association convention in Grand … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, staff, students, alumni and supporters
Five research projects received funding through the 2015 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics.
A unique leadership program takes Iowa State University students beyond the classroom to better understand global challenges – such as clean drinking water, poverty and food insecurity – and the impact for international corporations.
As part of Money Smart Week, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is co-sponsoring a workshop designed to help Iowa State students as well as faculty, staff and members of the community develop strategies for success in the workplace.