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News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

New Ready to Run™ Iowa Format Garners Positive Feedback

The Catt Center hosted its third sold-out Ready to Run™ Iowa workshop on March 8. This workshop marked the midway point of the 2013 campaign training series. In response to feedback from past program participants, assessment of the program by Catt Center staff, and scholarship on the influence of campaign training programs on women’s political … Continue reading New Ready to Run™ Iowa Format Garners Positive Feedback

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Online Order Form Available for Plaza Bricks, Pavers

A mosaic of bricks and granite pavers in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall on Iowa State University’s central campus, the Plaza of Heroines honors more than 3,600 women who have made an impact on families, communities and society as mothers, wives, teachers, scientists, professionals, activists and friends. Now, with the new online order form … Continue reading Online Order Form Available for Plaza Bricks, Pavers

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Donors Contribute to Catt Center’s Success

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics thanks the following donors for their friendship, support and contributions to its programs, scholarships and activities. With the help of their donations, the center brought noted guest speakers to the Iowa State campus; provided scholarships, internships and leadership development programs to students; expanded the collections of … Continue reading Donors Contribute to Catt Center’s Success

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Of Note: News about Center 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: Kristine Ahlfield, Archives of Women’s Political Communication research assistant at the center, will serve as the online communications intern at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. The internship will run from June … Continue reading Of Note: News about Center Alumni, Students and Staff

CATEGORIES: March 2013, Voices

Center Continues Partnership on Gender Balance Research

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is continuing its partnership with the Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW) on a research project that examines the membership of appointed county and municipal boards and commissions. This partnership began in June 2012. Since 1987, gender balance has been required … Continue reading Center Continues Partnership on Gender Balance Research

CATEGORIES: January 2013, Voices

CNN’s Candy Crowley Analyzes 2012 Election Results

Candy Crowley, CNN’s award-winning chief political correspondent and the second woman in history to moderate a nationally broadcast presidential debate, visited Iowa State University on Nov. 13 as the fall 2012 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. More than 640 people attended Crowley’s “Post-Election Analysis” presentation in the Sun Room of the Memorial … Continue reading CNN’s Candy Crowley Analyzes 2012 Election Results

CATEGORIES: January 2013, Voices

Ready to Run™ Iowa Workshop Series Begins Jan. 18

The 2013 Ready to Run™ Iowa workshop series will begin Friday, Jan. 18, with the first of six monthly sessions. “Introduction to Iowa Politics,” the January workshop, is designed to answer the most common questions about politics and government in Iowa. It will include an introduction to Iowa party politics and resources, the various types … Continue reading Ready to Run™ Iowa Workshop Series Begins Jan. 18