Category: September 2017

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Center awards 25 Legacy of Heroines scholarships

Since 1996, the Legacy of Heroines program has provided a number of scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about the political process and public service. Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and leadership experience as well as specific criteria determined by donors. Students selected receive a one-time scholarship that is … Continue reading Center awards 25 Legacy of Heroines scholarships

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Klobuchar discusses public service in Aug. 31 visit to Iowa State

“It’s not easy, but in the end, it’s all worth it,” said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota in discussing her experiences in public service during a presentation attended by more than 800 people in the Great Hall of Iowa State’s Memorial Union on Aug. 31. Klobuchar used humorous anecdotes, research and personal experiences to … Continue reading Klobuchar discusses public service in Aug. 31 visit to Iowa State

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Nominations due Sept. 29 for 2018 Women Impacting ISU calendar

Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 29. “Do you know a woman who has impacted Iowa State University through campus involvement, in the classroom or through community relationships; inspires women of all generations; and is a current Iowa State student, staff or faculty member? If yes, then … Continue reading Nominations due Sept. 29 for 2018 Women Impacting ISU calendar

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Students assist Catt Center, Leadership Studies Program

Eight undergraduate student interns and three graduate assistants – seven new and four returning – have joined the staff of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and the Leadership Studies Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. Undergraduate student interns and research assistants help the center in a variety of activities, including the … Continue reading Students assist Catt Center, Leadership Studies Program

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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to present Manatt-Phelps lecture on Oct. 18

MSNBC anchor and business correspondent Ali Velshi will discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s domestic and international policy shifts when he presents the fall 2017 Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science on Oct. 18. Velshi – who was a primetime anchor at Al Jazeera America after a long career with CNN as an anchor and … Continue reading MSNBC’s Ali Velshi to present Manatt-Phelps lecture on Oct. 18

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Nigerian scholar to visit Iowa State in November

As part of her visit to Iowa State University as the American Council of Learned Societies/African Studies Association Presidential Fellow, Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso from Babcock University, Nigeria, will present several lectures in November. On Thursday, Nov. 9, she will visit the Department of Political Science to discuss “The Persistence of Africa’s Big Men: State-Society Relations and … Continue reading Nigerian scholar to visit Iowa State in November

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Of note: news about center faculty, students and alumni

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, students and alumni: Jennifer Dreibelbis, Catt Center intern and Legacy of Heroines scholar for the 1996-1997 academic year, recently accepted a position as the grants and database administrator at the Nebraska Arts Council. She previously … Continue reading Of note: news about center faculty, students and alumni