Category: March 2014

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2013 Catt Prize supports five projects on women and politics

Five research projects received funding through the 2013 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. A selection committee of 12 faculty members blind-reviewed 46 proposals submitted from researchers from 23 states and five countries. The committee chose three projects as winners of the Catt Prize and two projects as honorable mentions. Each … Continue reading 2013 Catt Prize supports five projects on women and politics

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Sen. Claire McCaskill to discuss taking risks

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri – who is known for her candor and willingness to take political risks throughout her more than 30 years in public service – will visit Iowa State University on Friday, March 28, to give a public presentation as the spring 2014 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. … Continue reading Sen. Claire McCaskill to discuss taking risks

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March 22 fundraiser to benefit Ready to Run™

A fundraiser through Eileen Fisher Inc. will benefit partners in the Ready to Run national network of women’s political campaign schools, including the Ready to Run Iowa program offered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. On Saturday, March 22, all of Eileen Fisher’s women’s clothing stores in the U.S. – as … Continue reading March 22 fundraiser to benefit Ready to Run™

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Four Campaign College participants win GSB elections

Four out of five Campaign College attendees who ran for Iowa State’s Government of the Student Body won their elections on March 7. Anna Olsen, Kalli Weber, Megan Sweere and Peter Myers were elected to the GSB Senate for the 2014-2015 academic year. Olsen, a senior in microbiology, and Weber, a freshman in agronomy, will … Continue reading Four Campaign College participants win GSB elections

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Catt Center students and staff present research

Students and staff members from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics showcased their recent research at the 2014 Iowa Association of Political Scientists annual meeting on March 1 in Pella, Iowa. Catt Center presenters at the conference – hosted by Central College – included Dianne Bystrom, director; Hallie Golay, graduate research assistant; … Continue reading Catt Center students and staff present research

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April events to focus on women and politics

Two events focusing on women and politics will be offered in April with the support of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. The Catt Center is a co-sponsor of both events – the “See Yourself Here” workshop that will be presented at the state Capitol in Des Moines on April 8 and … Continue reading April events to focus on women and politics

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New publication focuses on women in Iowa

Lift IOWA – a new free online publication focusing on women and leadership – will debut on March 24. The weekly e-newsletter is being published by the Business Record, which is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The purpose of the publication is to “connect, empower and inform leaders throughout the state about the challenges and … Continue reading New publication focuses on women in Iowa

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Of note: news about center students, faculty and staff

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its students, faculty and staff: Peter Ampe, junior in political science from Maple Grove, Minn., is a semifinalist in the Washington Media Scholars case competition. Ampe and his teammate placed in the top 20 percent of national … Continue reading Of note: news about center students, faculty and staff