News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
Dianne Bystrom has been selected as one of four women to be inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame, presented by the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. Bystrom has been the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics since July 1, 1996. To highlight women’s heritage and recognize … Continue reading Bystrom selected as a 2018 Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame honoree
Since it was created in 2008, Iowa State’s interdisciplinary Leadership Studies Program – originally called Community Leadership and Public Service – has been housed at the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and directed by Catt Center director Dianne Bystrom. The program arose out of courses offered by the Catt Center since 2002 … Continue reading Leadership Studies Program outgrows Catt Center
From May 9 to June 2, 12 Iowa State University students and one lecturer participated in the fourth global leadership study abroad trip to Stockholm, Sweden. This study abroad experience is offered through the Leadership Studies Program, which is currently coordinated by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. While in Stockholm, the … Continue reading Students explore leadership in Sweden for fourth year
Amber Manning-Ouellette, a lecturer with Iowa State’s Leadership Studies Program for the past three years, has accepted a tenure-track faculty position as an assistant professor of higher education and student affairs at Oklahoma State University beginning in the fall 2018 semester. Manning-Ouellette earned a Ph.D. in educational administration and higher education with a graduate certificate … Continue reading Manning-Ouellette to join Oklahoma State faculty
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will honor Dianne Bystrom for her 22 years of service as director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University with a retirement reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Reiman Ballroom at the ISU Alumni Center, … Continue reading College to host retirement party for Bystrom on Aug. 9
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its students, faculty, alumni and supporters: Cameron Beatty, assistant professor in the College of Education at Florida State University, co-created a higher education podcast, Scholar Tea, with Shawna Patterson-Stephens, director of The Davis Center at Williams College … Continue reading Of note: news about center students, faculty, alumni and supporters
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