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The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics was founded in 1992 in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University to interest, educate and engage citizens in the political process.

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Former U.S. representatives to visit campus as the 2025 Mary Louise Smith Chairs in Women and Politics
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, former U.S. representatives Vicky Hartzler and David Skaggs will visit Iowa State University as the 2025 Mary Louise Smith Chairs in Women and Politics.
Registration for first two Ready to Run Iowa workshops opens Jan. 21
Registration for the two virtual 2025 Ready to Run Iowa workshops to be held on Feb. 21 opens in just one week.
Civic education conference coming on Feb. 19
Cyclone Civics, Iowa State University’s new nonpartisan civics education initiative, is hosting “Civics Across the Curriculum and Co-Curriculum,” a professional development conference for Iowa State faculty, administrators and staff, on Feb. 19.
2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar to be unveiled on Jan. 22
The 2025 Women Impacting ISU calendar will be officially unveiled during a reception recognizing the honorees on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union.
Bringing stories to life: A new look for the Catt Center display case
Melissa Martin, Catt Center administrative assistant, shares her vision behind the recent updates to the Catt Center display case in Catt Hall.
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, alumni and supporters.

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