Category: Voices

News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics

CATEGORIES: January 2013, Voices

New Dean’s Leadership Class Receives Positive Feedback

A new leadership course that was developed in collaboration with College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) Dean Beate Schmittmann for the fall 2012 semester has received positive feedback from the students enrolled. The LAS dean’s leadership class continues into the spring 2013 semester. Evolving from the Dean’s Leadership Council, the new class was initiated … Continue reading New Dean’s Leadership Class Receives Positive Feedback

CATEGORIES: January 2013, Voices

Center’s 20th Anniversary Events Draw People, Publicity

More than 1,200 people helped celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics in 2012. The 20th anniversary also generated positive publicity for the center and its programs through several Iowa State University publications. “We were very pleased with the turnout of people from the university and surrounding communities … Continue reading Center’s 20th Anniversary Events Draw People, Publicity

CATEGORIES: November 2012, Voices

Center Welcomes Legacy of Heroines Scholars

Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to women who seek involvement and knowledge about the political process and public service. Each scholarship has specific criteria determined by the donor, and all applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and leadership experience. Each student selected receives a one-time scholarship divided between … Continue reading Center Welcomes Legacy of Heroines Scholars

CATEGORIES: November 2012, Voices

Author Suzanne O’Dea to Discuss Book on Mary Louise Smith

Author Suzanne O’Dea will discuss her latest book, Madam Chairman: Mary Louise Smith and the Republican Revival after Watergate, at noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 12, in 2256 Multicultural Center in Iowa State University’s Memorial Union The presentation – which is free and open to the public – is sponsored by the Carrie … Continue reading Author Suzanne O’Dea to Discuss Book on Mary Louise Smith

CATEGORIES: November 2012, Voices

Of Note: Center Recognizes Staff and Student Accomplishments

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its supporters, students and staff: Sawyer Baker, the Alice Rodine community activism intern at the Catt Center, was a finalist for the Iowa State Homecoming Cardinal Court Scholarship. Applicants were required to have a cumulative grade point … Continue reading Of Note: Center Recognizes Staff and Student Accomplishments

CATEGORIES: November 2012, Voices

Catt Prize Supports Research on Women and Politics

The Catt Center is accepting applications through Dec.1 for the 2012 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics. The annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Numerous proposals from a variety of academic disciplines are received each year. Proposals … Continue reading Catt Prize Supports Research on Women and Politics