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CATEGORIES: July 2013, Voices

Karen Hughes to discuss CEOs of leadership on Oct. 3

Ambassador Karen Hughes – who currently serves as worldwide vice chair for Burson-Marsteller, a leading global public relations and communications firm – will discuss the CEOs of leadership on Oct. 3 as the fall 2013 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. Before joining Burson-Marsteller in 2008, Hughes worked for more than 30 years … Continue reading Karen Hughes to discuss CEOs of leadership on Oct. 3

CATEGORIES: July 2013, Voices

Nominations for 2014 calendar due Sept. 30

Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Monday, Sept. 30. The annual calendar, which was initiated in 2007, highlights the accomplishments and achievements of 12 women currently on the Iowa State University campus as students, faculty and staff. Selections are made by a committee comprised of previous honorees and nominators … Continue reading Nominations for 2014 calendar due Sept. 30

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Center Accepting Proposals for 2013 Catt Research Prize

The Catt Center is now accepting proposals for the 2013 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. This annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Research projects submitted for prize consideration may address any topic related to women and … Continue reading Center Accepting Proposals for 2013 Catt Research Prize

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Of Note: News About Alumni, Students and Staff

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its alumni, students and staff: Madeline Becker, senior in political science and a Rice-Neville Legacy of Heroines scholar, received the 3rd House Memorial Scholarship during the Department of Political Science awards luncheon on April 17. This scholarship … Continue reading Of Note: News About Alumni, Students and Staff

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Catt Center Interns Receive National Recognition for Leadership

Sawyer Baker, the Catt Center’s Alice Rodine Intern in Community Activism and the Jane Greimann Legacy of Heroines scholar, was selected as one of the 21 recipients of the College Women’s Leadership Award – a national recognition for social activism and political engagement. The award recognizes emerging young women who have exhibited outstanding leadership skills … Continue reading Catt Center Interns Receive National Recognition for Leadership

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Legacy of Heroines Scholars Visit Capitol, Historical Society

Students participating in the Catt Center’s 2012-2013 Legacy of Heroines scholarship program visited the Iowa state Capitol on March 27 and were greeted by Carrie Chapman Catt’s great-great-nephew, Tim Lane. Lane recounted stories about his great-great-aunt and posed for a photograph with the scholars in front of the Nellie V. Walker plaque commemorating the work … Continue reading Legacy of Heroines Scholars Visit Capitol, Historical Society

CATEGORIES: May 2013, Voices

Center Congratulates Seniors at Year-End Dinner Celebration

More than 40 students currently associated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics enjoyed a year-end celebration dinner that recognized 21 graduating seniors at Iowa State’s Memorial Union on April 22. Students attending the dinner included Legacy of Heroines scholars, Catt Center student interns, members of the Community Leadership and Public Service … Continue reading Center Congratulates Seniors at Year-End Dinner Celebration

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

2012 Catt Prize Supports Six Projects on Women and Politics

Five research projects and one documentary film received funding through the 2012 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. A selection committee of 11 faculty members blind-reviewed 31 proposals, submitted from researchers from 24 states and four countries. The committee chose three projects as winners of the Catt Prize and two projects … Continue reading 2012 Catt Prize Supports Six Projects on Women and Politics