Category: Voices

CATEGORIES: January 2017, Voices

Of note: news about center alumni, faculty and students

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, faculty and students: Taylor Finn, senior in economics and Spanish and an Elizabeth Hoffman and Brian R. Binger Legacy of Heroines scholar, graduated in December. She recently moved to Omaha, Nebraska, to work at the … Continue reading Of note: news about center alumni, faculty and students

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Center offers Ready to Run Iowa in spring 2017

Since the results of the 2016 election were known, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics has received an influx of inquiries from women about its spring 2017 Ready to Run Iowa campaign training program. In an effort to increase the number of women in elected and appointed political office, the Catt Center … Continue reading Center offers Ready to Run Iowa in spring 2017

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Center announces 2017 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees

Women whose leadership has made a difference at Iowa State University will be honored by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics on the 11th annual Women Impacting ISU calendar. The 2017 calendar will be officially unveiled during a reception recognizing the 12 honorees on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. … Continue reading Center announces 2017 Women Impacting ISU calendar honorees

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Vermeer scholars engage in leadership activities

The second cohort of Iowa State students to be selected for the Vermeer International Leadership Program has been engaged in leadership development activities in and outside the classroom during the fall 2016 semester. The 20 students are taking LD ST 322, “Leadership Styles and Strategies in a Diverse Society,” as a group and have engaged … Continue reading Vermeer scholars engage in leadership activities

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Students to study global leadership and gender equity in Sweden

Applications are being accepted from Iowa State students interested in participating in the summer 2017 Global Leadership Study Abroad Program to Stockholm, Sweden. The 2017 trip will be the third time this opportunity has been offered by the Leadership Studies Program, which is coordinated by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. Students … Continue reading Students to study global leadership and gender equity in Sweden

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Center awards 21 Legacy of Heroines scholarships

Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about the political process and public service. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and leadership experience as well as specific criteria determined by donors. Students selected receive a one-time scholarship that is … Continue reading Center awards 21 Legacy of Heroines scholarships

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Student interns support work of Catt Center

Four new undergraduate student interns have joined the staff of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics for the 2016-2017 academic year, and one intern from last year has returned. Student interns assist the center in a variety of activities, including the Archives of Women’s Political Communication; Women in Iowa Politics database and … Continue reading Student interns support work of Catt Center

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

2016 Catt research prize deadline is Nov. 23

The Catt Center is accepting applications for the 2016 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics through a postmark deadline of Nov. 23. This annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Since the first prize was awarded in 1994, … Continue reading 2016 Catt research prize deadline is Nov. 23

CATEGORIES: November 2016, Voices

Of note: news about center alumni, faculty, staff and students

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, faculty, staff, students and affiliates: Amy Aronson, a 2009 recipient of the Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics, presented a paper and has a publication forthcoming from a research project supported … Continue reading Of note: news about center alumni, faculty, staff and students

CATEGORIES: September 2016, Voices

Alumnae receive awards for service, volunteerism

Two Iowa State alumnae who have supported the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics in various capacities will receive awards on Oct. 28 for their service and volunteerism in their communities.