News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
The Catt Center is now accepting proposals 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. Research projects submitted for prize consideration may address any topic related to women and … Continue reading Center Accepting Proposals for 2013 Catt Research Prize
Student enrollment in the Community Leadership and Public Service (CLPS) certificate program – which is coordinated by the Catt Center – more than tripled in the past 10 months. At the beginning of the 2012 academic year, 18 students were enrolled in the certificate. By May, the enrollment had expanded to 57 students. “This growth … Continue reading Leadership Certificate Program Triples Enrollment
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, students and staff: Madeline Becker, senior in political science and a Rice-Neville Legacy of Heroines scholar, received the 3rd House Memorial Scholarship during the Department of Political Science awards luncheon on April 17. This scholarship … Continue reading Of Note: News About Alumni, Students and Staff
Sawyer Baker, the Catt Center’s Alice Rodine Intern in Community Activism and the Jane Greimann Legacy of Heroines scholar, was selected as one of the 21 recipients of the College Women’s Leadership Award – a national recognition for social activism and political engagement. The award recognizes emerging young women who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills … Continue reading Catt Center Interns Receive National Recognition for Leadership
Students participating in the Catt Center’s 2012-2013 Legacy of Heroines scholarship program visited the Iowa state Capitol on March 27 and were greeted by Carrie Chapman Catt’s great-great-nephew, Tim Lane. Lane recounted stories about his great-great-aunt and posed for a photograph with the scholars in front of the Nellie V. Walker plaque commemorating the work … Continue reading Legacy of Heroines Scholars Visit Capitol, Historical Society
More than 40 students currently associated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics enjoyed a year-end celebration dinner that recognized 21 graduating seniors at Iowa State’s Memorial Union on April 22. Students attending the dinner included Legacy of Heroines scholars, Catt Center student interns, members of the Community Leadership and Public Service … Continue reading Center Congratulates Seniors at Year-End Dinner Celebration
Five research projects and one documentary film received funding through the 2012 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. A selection committee of 11 faculty members blind-reviewed 31 proposals, submitted from researchers from 24 states and four countries. The committee chose three projects as winners of the Catt Prize and two projects … Continue reading 2012 Catt Prize Supports Six Projects on Women and Politics
The Catt Center hosted its third sold-out Ready to Run™ Iowa workshop on March 8. This workshop marked the midway point of the 2013 campaign training series. In response to feedback from past program participants, assessment of the program by Catt Center staff, and scholarship on the influence of campaign training programs on women’s political … Continue reading New Ready to Run™ Iowa Format Garners Positive Feedback
A mosaic of bricks and granite pavers in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall on Iowa State University’s central campus, the Plaza of Heroines honors more than 3,600 women who have made an impact on families, communities and society as mothers, wives, teachers, scientists, professionals, activists and friends. Now, with the new online order form … Continue reading Online Order Form Available for Plaza Bricks, Pavers
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics thanks the following donors for their friendship, support and contributions to its programs, scholarships and activities. With the help of their donations, the center brought noted guest speakers to the Iowa State campus; provided scholarships, internships and leadership development programs to students; expanded the collections of … Continue reading Donors Contribute to Catt Center’s Success