Since 1992, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics has elevated the voices of women political leaders through its research, teaching, events, internships and civic engagement. This year, 2022, marks the 30th anniversary of the Catt Center. For the next 12 months, the center will celebrate by sharing its achievements, stories and memories … Continue reading Catt Center celebrates 30 years
Note: Due to COVID-19 concerns, only bottled beverages will be available during the reception. We encourage attendees to wear a mask. Twelve women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored on the 2022 Women Impacting ISU calendar. The 2022 calendar will be officially unveiled during a reception recognizing the … Continue reading 2022 Women Impacting ISU calendar reception on Jan. 25
Former New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez will give a virtual presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, as the 34th recipient of the Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
Nichola D. Gutgold, a professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Lehigh Valley, will give a virtual presentation on her 2021 book, “Electing Madam Vice President: When Women Run Women Win,” on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.
On March 3, Catt Center director Karen M. Kedrowski will lead a virtual showing of and discussion on the documentary “Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power” at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. The feature-length documentary tells the story of Representative Barbara Lee, who has been a voice for human … Continue reading Virtual presentation of Rep. Barbara Lee documentary on March 3
The Catt Center is a co-sponsor of the April 2 student conference, “Mobilizing the Intersections of Power and Justice,” hosted by the Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Iowa State.
In recognition of the dedication of nurses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this issue of Voices honors six women in the Plaza of Heroines who have made careers out of helping and healing others. If you are interested in purchasing a brick or a paver to honor a heroine in your life, fill out the … 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, director emerita, is the co-author of a paper presented at the National Communication Association’s 2021 annual convention in Seattle, Washington. The paper, “Gender and Candidate Style: An Analysis … Continue reading Of note: News about center faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends