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News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

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Catt Prize Recognizes Research on Women and Politics

The Catt Center is accepting applications through Dec.1 for the 2012 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. The 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 are received each year. Proposals … Continue reading Catt Prize Recognizes Research on Women and Politics

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Catt Center Alumni to Receive College, University Awards

Four Iowa State alumni affiliated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will be honored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and the university Alumni Association during award ceremonies in October. Joan “Joni” Urenn Axel, a 1964 graduate of Iowa State with a degree in history, was selected by … Continue reading Catt Center Alumni to Receive College, University Awards

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Students Help Staff Catt Center

Five undergraduate students are working as interns at the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics during the 2012-2013 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, events planning and research. “We continue … Continue reading Students Help Staff Catt Center

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Center’s Leadership Programs Grow with New Staff Members

The Catt Center’s academic leadership development programs continue to grow with the addition of new staff members. Under the direction of Clinton M. Stephens, the new scholar-in-residence for leadership education, enrollment in LAS 222, “Leadership Styles and Strategies in a Diverse Society,” is substantially expanding. Also, a new leadership course has been developed in collaboration … Continue reading Center’s Leadership Programs Grow with New Staff Members

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Nominations for 2013 Calendar Due Sept. 28

Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 28. The annual calendar, which was initiated in 2007, highlights the accomplishments and achievements of 12 women currently on the Iowa State University campus as students, faculty and staff. Selections are made by a committee comprised of previous honorees and nominators … Continue reading Nominations for 2013 Calendar Due Sept. 28