News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
Catt Center director Karen M. Kedrowski will present Iowa State University’s 2024 Constitution Day lecture, “The History of Presidential Debates, 1960-Present,” on Thursday, Sept. 12.
On Oct. 8, Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justice, will present the Fall 2024 Manatt-Phelps Lecture, “How States Can Prevent Election Subversion in 2024 and Beyond.”
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar, a tribute to current students, faculty and staff who have made a significant positive impact on campus through their actions, involvement and achievements.
The Catt Center has become a co-sponsor for several more events since we asked everyone to “save the dates” in July. See the full list of events for the fall.
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.
The summer has seen several changes in staffing at the Catt Center, with a new title and adjustment in the role of one member, the departure of another member, and an addition to the staff.
The Catt Center is happy to report that we now a landing page through the Iowa State University Foundation where anyone who wishes to support the Dr. Deborah Turner Legacy of Heroines Scholarship can donate to the fund.
The 2022 Midterm Election Report from the National Survey of Learning Voting and Engagement at Tufts University found that Iowa State University student voter turnout mirrored the national rate.
The 19th Amendment Centennial curriculum developed by the Iowa 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration Committee was updated and added to Catt Center’s educational resources.
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is accepting submissions for the 2024 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics through Nov. 17.