News from the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics
Candy Crowley – CNN’s award-winning chief political correspondent and the second woman in history to moderate a nationally broadcasted presidential debate – will visit Iowa State University on Nov. 13 as the fall 2012 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics. The anchor of State of the Union with Candy Crowley, a political hour … Continue reading CNN’s Candy Crowley to Analyze Election Results
Barbara Marie Mack, or “B-Mack” as she was affectionately called by her students, unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 23 at her home in Des Moines, IA. She was 59. Mack was a member of the Catt Center’s Sapphire Club and attended many center activities and events, especially those involving students. Mack was born on Oct. … Continue reading In Memoriam: Barbara Mack
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 Recognizes Research on Women and Politics
Four Iowa State alumni affiliated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will be honored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and the university Alumni Association during award ceremonies in October. Joan “Joni” Urenn Axel, a 1964 graduate of Iowa State with a degree in history, was selected by … Continue reading Catt Center Alumni to Receive College, University Awards
Five undergraduate students are working as interns at the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics during the 2012-2013 academic year. Student interns assist the center in a variety of activities, including the Archives of Women’s Political Communication, Women in Iowa Politics database, Plaza of Heroines, public relations, events planning and research. “We continue … Continue reading Students Help Staff Catt Center
The Catt Center’s academic leadership development programs continue to grow with the addition of new staff members. Under the direction of Clinton M. Stephens, the new scholar-in-residence for leadership education, enrollment in LAS 222, “Leadership Styles and Strategies in a Diverse Society,” is substantially expanding. Also, a new leadership course has been developed in collaboration … Continue reading Center’s Leadership Programs Grow with New Staff Members
The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics – which kicked off with a performance of The Yellow Rose of Suffrage on Aug. 26, Women’s Equality Day, before an audience of more than 250 people – will continue with events in September, October and November. The Center … Continue reading Catt Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Nominations are being accepted for the 2013 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 28. 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 2013 Calendar Due Sept. 28
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women in Politics – which was established on Sept. 23, 1992, with the approval of the Iowa Board of Regents – will celebrate its 20th anniversary with several events. On Aug. 26, 2012 – Women’s Equality Day – Jane Cox, professor and director of theatre at Iowa State University, … Continue reading Catt Center Schedules 20th Anniversary Events
More than 3,600 women have been honored by their friends and families in the Plaza of Heroines, located in front of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall on Iowa State University’s central campus. Here are three of their stories. If you are interested in purchasing a brick or a paver, contact the Catt Center at 515-294-3181 or … Continue reading Stories from the Plaza of Heroines