Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8
Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa Department of Political Science welcomes attendees to its upcoming Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit, which will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
The benefit helps celebrate the contributions of Iowa women in public service while raising money for the Women in Politics Scholarship fund, awarded to female UNI undergraduate students studying political science or public administration with an interest in public service. The scholarship is supported by an advisory board of over two dozen women business and community leaders, co-chaired by Doris J. Kelley and the Rev. Cathy Young.
"Over the last 15 years, the Women in Politics scholarships have helped support our students achieve their academic and career goals,” said Scott Peters, head of the Department of Political Science. "We are fortunate to have the support of this amazing community of civic-minded people that Doris, Cathy and the Advisory Board have built."
This year’s event will feature the presentation “Bipartisan is not a Dirty Word,” delivered by keynote speaker, Judy Bradshaw, the first female police chief for the city of Des Moines. Judy dedicated 42 years to public safety and service.
Register online by Tuesday, Sept. 24 at csbs.uni.edu/WIP. Cost for the event is $50 per person. Those interested in supporting this scholarship fund, but who are unable to attend, may contact Alissa Spidell at alissa.spidell@uni.edu or 319-273-5985.
