Center for Women in Government recognizes Black History Month

February is Black History Month

Get inspired through the lives of Black Texas women who have overcome great obstacles to serve.

Engage, educate and empower yourself with these opportunities!

PLEN Scholarships Applications are Open!

The Center for Women in Government (CWG) is pleased to open the opportunity for women enrolled in colleges and universities across Texas to attend a Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) seminar. The CWG provides competitive scholarships to cover seminar registration and hotel, flights, and meals. Scholarship applications are now open for the final PLEN seminar of the academic year. Notifications will be made 7 to 10 days after the deadline. Click on the seminar title to apply.

Global Policy (Deadline 2/15)

May 13-17, Washington D.C.

At the five-day Global Policy seminar, participants will learn how to launch their international policy career. They will participate in policy discussions, connect with changemakers who are shaping policy in DC and around the world, and learn valuable professional development skills.

Back to Basics: Conventions

Learn more about party conventions in Texas by joining Kay Parr (President-Texas Democratic Party County Chairs Association, Democratic County Chair Parker County) and Robin Wilson (Director Region 7-Texas Republican County Chairmen's Association, Johnson County Republican Party Chair) as they offer insights into how their parties select party members to play a role in the process.

Date: February 15, 2024

Time: 7 - 8 p.m. [Virtual]

Legislative Spotlight: SB 855 -Judicial Training on Family Violence

In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 855, requiring judges to receive additional training on the “dynamics of and effects on victims of family violence.” Kimberly Piechowiak, from the Texas Office of Court Administration, updates us on why the bill was needed, and how the bill will help families and victims.

Date: February 26, 2024

Time: 12:25 - 12:50 p.m. [Virtual]

Shirley Tennyson McFatter: Dallas’ Queen of Jazz

“She loved Dallas. She loved our little home she made. She loved her Dallas jazz brothers and sisters. She loved her cat Fuzz and dog Sassy. So she was perfectly content to stay.” Joe McFatter, husband.

Growing up in South Dallas, Shirley Tennyson was exposed to music at a very young age through her church and weekly piano lessons. She later attended the University of Texas to hone her skills, returning to become a fixture of the Dallas Jazz scene of the 1970s and 1980s. She remained dedicated to her community for the rest of her life.

Listen to some of her music here: https://www.youtube.com/@joemcfatter1170

Visit the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall to learn about Shirley and 199 other women from Texas on our Texas Counties Map.

Open Tuesday-Friday 10-4 and by appointment.

Representative Senfronia Thompson: Longest tenure in the Texas House for any African-American or woman

Rep. Thompson is currently serving her 26th term in the Texas House of Representatives and is in her 52nd year of service to the state and the residents of Houston and Humble! Rep. Thompson is an attorney and a former public school teacher. She has been named a Top Ten Best Legislator and a Texas Icon by Texas Monthly magazine for her longevity in the House and her legislative contributions.

She holds a commitment to those less fortunate. Many of the bills she has authored are now laws that benefit vulnerable populations. Among a catalog of successful legislation, Rep. Thompson is responsible for Texas’s first and only alimony law, as well as laws that allow Medicaid-funded nursing home residents to keep more of their retirement.

Her official biography describes her as a true "Texas Treasure," and we agree!

Women in Politics Graduate Certificate

Information Session

It’s a new era in the world of politics. Are you ready to be a part of this moment? Join us for a year, and gain the skills needed to work professionally in politics, policy, and campaigns. This online, 12-credit hour graduate certificate, offered in cooperation with Texas Woman's University's Political Science department, can be completed in two semesters. Join the virtual information session to learn more about the program and how you can get HALF of the tuition costs covered!

Date: April 3, 2024

Time: 12 - 1 p.m. [Virtual]

Link to Attend: https://bit.ly/WIPC2024

Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall

Open Tuesday to Friday; 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and by appointment. Visit us today!

1210 Old Main Circle, Denton, Texas

FEBRUARY 14 | Executive Women in Texas Government FREE Virtual Mini Course EWTG is hosting a free virtual mini course from noon to 1 pm titled Make Every Day a WINSday! and presented by Freddy Fri. Register online.

FEBRUARY 19 | LBJ Women's Campaign School 2024 Application Deadline — Extended! The CWG is offering up to 30 tuition reimbursement grants to Texas women to attend the LBJ Women's Campaign School. The school trains women to run for office or manage campaigns regardless of political party affiliation. Apply now to the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and learn how to run for office, manage campaigns, and create change in your community.

JUNE 20-22 | Women's Public Leadership Network 2024 #WPLNSummit: Tickets are now available the #WPLNSummit in Denver, Colorado! #WPLNSummit in Denver

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