Category: September 2020

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Legacy of Heroines program funds student scholarships since 1996

The Legacy of Heroines program is celebrating its 25th year of awarding scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about the political process and public service. Since the first scholarships were awarded in 1996, the program has provided scholarships to 261 students, including this year’s group of 26 scholars. Funded by gifts … Continue reading Legacy of Heroines program funds student scholarships since 1996

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More Iowa women run for federal office in 2020

This year could be a record-breaker for Iowa, with women making up the majority of general election candidates running for federal office. Three of the five federal races are between two women. Incumbent Joni Ernst (R) is competing against Theresa Greenfield (D) to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate. In Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, Abby … Continue reading More Iowa women run for federal office in 2020

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Nominations due Sept. 25 for 2021 Women Impacting ISU calendar

Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Women Impacting ISU calendar through Friday, Sept. 25, until 11:59 p.m. Instructions on how to nominate someone and a link to the online nomination form are available on the Catt Center’s website. You do not need to be employed by Iowa State or be an Iowa State student … Continue reading Nominations due Sept. 25 for 2021 Women Impacting ISU calendar

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Student interns assist Catt Center with research, programming

Three undergraduate student interns and two graduate assistants are assisting the staff of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics for the 2020-21 academic year. Every year, undergraduate student interns play an essential role in the Catt Center’s work. They research speeches and political ads for the Archives of Women’s Political Communication, collect … Continue reading Student interns assist Catt Center with research, programming

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2020 Catt research prize deadline is Nov. 22

The Catt Center is accepting applications for the 2020 Carrie Chapman Catt Prize for Research on Women and Politics through Nov. 22, 2020. This annual competition is designed to encourage and reward scholars embarking on significant research in the area of women and politics. Since the first prize was awarded in 1995, a total of … Continue reading 2020 Catt research prize deadline is Nov. 22

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Of note: News about center faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends

The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics is pleased to recognize the accomplishments and activities of its faculty, staff, students and alumni: Dianne Bystrom, director emerita, led a break-out session via Zoom on “A Brief History of the 19th Amendment” at the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha … Continue reading Of note: News about center faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends