Category: September 2013

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Women Impacting ISU calendar nominations due Sept. 30

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2014 Women Impacting ISU calendar is Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. Nomination forms are available on the Catt Center’s website. “Anyone can nominate a current student, faculty or staff member,” said Kristine Keil, public relations/student programs coordinator for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. … Continue reading Women Impacting ISU calendar nominations due Sept. 30

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Rodine gift creates suffrage garden at Catt Hall

Through a gift from Iowa State alumni Sharon and Richard Rodine of Dallas, Texas, additional landscaping now beautifies the entry way to Carrie Chapman Catt Hall and its Plaza of Heroines. The Yellow Rose of Suffrage Garden was planted this summer in front of the wall circling the Plaza of Heroines on Iowa State’s central … Continue reading Rodine gift creates suffrage garden at Catt Hall

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Center welcomes 20 Legacy of Heroines scholars

Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to women who seek involvement in 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 … Continue reading Center welcomes 20 Legacy of Heroines scholars

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Nine students join Catt Center staff

Three graduate assistants and six undergraduate student interns have joined the Catt Center staff for the 2013-2014 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 and events planning, and support for the community leadership … Continue reading Nine students join Catt Center staff

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Hughes to share insights about 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 share her insights on the fundamentals 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 … Continue reading Hughes to share insights about leadership on Oct. 3

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Display case highlights Carrie Chapman Catt

The display case on the third floor of Carrie Chapman Catt Hall has a new look featuring the building’s namesake and legacy, Carrie Chapman Catt. Sarah Synovec, a senior in marketing, designed the new display for the case outside the Axel Conference Center, Room 302 Catt Hall, when she worked as the center’s Plaza of … Continue reading Display case highlights Carrie Chapman Catt

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Center organizing Oct. 3 alumni reunion

Students who were affiliated with the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics during their years at Iowa State University are encouraged to come back to campus on Thursday, Oct. 3, for the 2013 alumni reunion. “Many students came back to campus in October 2012 to help celebrate the Catt Center’s 20th anniversary,” said … Continue reading Center organizing Oct. 3 alumni reunion