Category: Voices

News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Legacy of Heroines Scholars Visit Capitol, Historical Society

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

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Center Congratulates Seniors at Year-End Dinner Celebration

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

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

2012 Catt Prize Supports Six Projects on Women and Politics

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

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

New Ready to Run™ Iowa Format Garners Positive Feedback

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

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Online Order Form Available for Plaza Bricks, Pavers

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

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Donors Contribute to Catt Center’s Success

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

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Of Note: News about Center Alumni, Students and Staff

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, students and staff: Kristine Ahlfield, Archives of Women’s Political Communication research assistant at the center, will serve as the online communications intern at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. The internship will run from June … Continue reading Of Note: News about Center Alumni, Students and Staff

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Center Continues Partnership on Gender Balance Research

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is continuing its partnership with the Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) on a research project that examines the membership of appointed county and municipal boards and commissions. This partnership began in June 2012. Since 1987, gender balance has been required … Continue reading Center Continues Partnership on Gender Balance Research