The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics held its year-end celebration on April 3 in honor of the graduation of the 81 affiliated students who earned their degrees from Iowa State University in May and those who will graduate in August. Students attending the dinner held at the Memorial Union included Catt Center … Continue reading Students affiliated with the Catt Center share future plans
Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 28. “Do you know a woman who has impacted Iowa State University through campus involvement, in the classroom or through community relationships; inspires women of all generations; and is a current Iowa State student, staff or faculty member? If yes, then … Continue reading Nominations due Sept. 28 for 2019 Women Impacting ISU calendar
The Voss brothers have more than their last name in common. Matthew, Brian and Daniel have all been affiliated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics during their time at Iowa State. The brothers discussed their work at the Catt Center, the role of women and men in leadership, and how their … Continue reading Voss brothers share involvement and lessons from the Catt Center
In March, 20 Iowa State University students were selected to participate in the fourth year of the Vermeer International Leadership Program. This unique leadership program takes students beyond the classroom to better understand global challenges and the impact for international corporations. The Vermeer International Leadership Program offers a year-long, in-depth leadership experience focused on the … Continue reading Students selected for fourth year of Vermeer International Leadership Program
To collect and analyze real-time data on women’s participation and performance in U.S. congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, POLITICO has launched the 2018 “Women Rule” candidate tracker. The candidate tracker is a collaboration between POLITICO’s growing “Women Rule” franchise, the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, and the Women in Public Service Project … Continue reading POLITICO launches women candidate tracker
More than 3,800 women have been honored in the Plaza of Heroines, located in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall on Iowa State University’s central campus. In honor of Mother’s Day, this issue of Voices features a mother, daughter and granddaughter from one family who all attended Iowa State. If you are interested in purchasing … 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 alumni, faculty, staff and students: Ihssan Ait-Boucherbil, junior in chemistry and a 2017-2019 Helen Jensen Howe Legacy of Heroines scholarship recipient, was elected as a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences senator during the spring Student … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, staff, students and alumni