News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
The Catt Center is accepting applications through a postmark deadline of Nov. 29 for the 2013 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. This annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Numerous proposals from a variety of academic disciplines … Continue reading 2013 Catt Prize deadline is Nov. 29
Former Ambassador Karen Hughes, the fall 2013 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women in Politics, shared witty and thoughtful insights on the “The CEOS of Leadership: Clarity, Example and Optimism” with more than 300 people who attended her presentation on Oct. 3 in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Hughes was invited to Iowa … Continue reading Hughes shares the fundamentals of leadership
Two leadership opportunities for Iowa State students – the fourth annual Women’s Leadership Retreat and Campaign College – will be offered in January 2014. The Women’s Leadership Retreat will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, in the north atrium of Hach Hall. This retreat is free and open to ISU … Continue reading Two leadership opportunities for students set for January
The Plaza of Heroines, located in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall at Iowa State University, honors Catt and other women who have made an impact on their families, communities and society. In the nearly 20 years since the first bricks and pavers were placed, more than 3,600 women and organizations have been honored there. … Continue reading Center invites updates to plaza profiles
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its students, staff and supporters: Jenny Barker-Devine, who received a 2006 Catt Prize for Research on Women in Politics honorable mention award, presented her book, “On Behalf of the Family: Iowa Farm Women’s Activism since 1945,” at … Continue reading Of note: news about center students, staff and supporters
Rodine gift creates suffrage garden at Catt Hall Women Impacting ISU calendar nominations due Sept. 30 Hughes to share insights about leadership on Oct. 3 Nine students join Catt Center staff Center welcomes 20 Legacy of Heroines scholars Display case highlights Carrie Chapman Catt Center organizing Oct. 3 alumni reunion
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2014 Women Impacting ISU calendar is Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. Nomination forms are available on the Catt Center’s website. “Anyone can nominate a current student, faculty or staff member,” said Kristine Keil, public relations/student programs coordinator for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. … Continue reading Women Impacting ISU calendar nominations due Sept. 30
Through a gift from Iowa State alumni Sharon and Richard Rodine of Dallas, Texas, additional landscaping now beautifies the entry way to Carrie Chapman Catt Hall and its Plaza of Heroines. The Yellow Rose of Suffrage Garden was planted this summer in front of the wall circling the Plaza of Heroines on Iowa State’s central … Continue reading Rodine gift creates suffrage garden at Catt Hall
Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to women who seek involvement in and knowledge about the political process and public service. Each scholarship has specific criteria determined by the donor, and all applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership experience. Each student selected receives a one-time scholarship divided … Continue reading Center welcomes 20 Legacy of Heroines scholars
Three graduate assistants and six undergraduate student interns have joined the Catt Center staff for the 2013-2014 academic year. Student interns assist the center in a variety of activities, including the Archives of Women’s Political Communication, Women in Iowa Politics database, Plaza of Heroines, public relations and events planning, and support for the community leadership … Continue reading Nine students join Catt Center staff