Category: Voices

CATEGORIES: January 2016, Voices

Stories from the Plaza of Heroines

In this issue of Voices, three women who were young wives and mothers during the Great Depression – and whose strength and courage were an inspiration to their families and communities during that period and for many years to follow – are featured.

CATEGORIES: November 2015, Voices

Parker to present “Global Tide of Women Rising” on Nov. 12

Women around the world are watching to see if the U.S. elects its first female president in 2016. Kathleen Parker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, will talk about the global significance of this election during her Thursday, Nov. 12, presentation as the fall 2015 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.

CATEGORIES: November 2015, Voices

Students to study gender equity in Sweden

Applications are being accepted from Iowa State students interested in participating in the summer 2016 global leadership study abroad program to Sweden. The 2016 trip will be the second time this program has been offered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

CATEGORIES: November 2015, Voices

Plaza of Heroines records now digitized

Donor records for the Plaza of Heroines are now digitized, thanks to work completed over the summer. The plaza, located in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall, is a mosaic of engraved bricks and granite pavers that was dedicated in 1995 to honor Carrie Chapman Catt and other women who have made an impact on their families, communities and society.

CATEGORIES: November 2015, Voices

Of note: news about center faculty, staff and students

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: Dianne Bystrom, director, gave the keynote address at the annual State of the State luncheon sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Illinois as a fund-raiser for its education … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, staff and students