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September Newsletter

"If we don't vote, we are ignoring history and giving away the future."

Pat Mitchell, first woman President/CEO of PBS

Women in Government Fall Programs

September 23, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

emBOLDenHER Panel: Behind the Campaign

Have you wondered what campaigns look like from the candidate’s perspective? We are hosting Representative Kronda Thimesch (Republican, Texas House), Ms. Joy Diaz (Democrat, gubernatorial primary challenger against Beto O’Rourke), and Councilmember Jill Jester (nonpartisan, Denton) for a discussion on campaigning. Attendees are welcome to join virtually or in-person (OMB 257). Register Here.

October 8, 12:25 to 1:15 p.m.

Spotlight: SB 2120 Establishment of a family protection representation program

In their last session, the Texas Legislature passed a law that creates a family protection representation program within the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. How will this new law help children and families of Texas as they navigate the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services? Crystal Leff-Pinon, the Director of Family Protection Representation from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, will discuss the details and desired outcomes for families. Virtual. Register Here.

November 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

emBOLDenHER/Ready to Run Workshop: Nonpartisan Offices

Toying with a run for city council or school board? We’ve got a program for you! Join us for a day and learn how to create a message, design social media that supports your message, and plan your canvassing. Attendees are welcome to join virtually or in person (OMB 257). Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for in-person attendees. Register Here.

Find more fall programs online at twu.edu/cwg.

Sept. 15 deadline to apply for PLEN health policy seminar scholarship

Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) policy seminars, held in Washington D.C. or virtually, prepare women for leadership in the public policy arena. The CWG offers competitive funding to college students across Texas to attend PLEN seminars at no cost to the student.

PLEN's Health Policy Seminar will take place October 14-18. Deadline to apply for a CWG scholarship to attend is Sunday, September 15.

Apply Here!

TWU 2024 Summer Intern Maddie LaRosa-Ray (center) with colleagues

September 20 deadline for Austin-based,

legislative internship scholarship

The Center for Women in Government (CWG) is accepting applications for up to three (3) legislative internships in Austin for the spring 2025 semester. The deadline to apply is Friday, September 20.

Current TWU students who enroll in at least one (1) credit hour of classes in spring 2025 are eligible to earn $8,500 to offset expenses associated with living and working in Austin, Texas as a legislative intern in the 89th Legislative Session. Applications are accepted via Handshake #9148623 and must include a cover letter, resume, current unofficial transcript, and the name and contact information of a faculty member willing to serve as the applicant's reference.

Final awards will be made contingent on the student's acceptance by a legislative office as an intern. Anyone seeking more information can reach out to the CWG at cwg@twu.edu.

Texas Monthly features our Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall!

Check out Robyn Ross's article,

The Most Underrated Travel Experience in Texas: College Museums

Happening Thursday, October 17 at the Denton Convention Center, Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit!

“My dream from the third grade was to be a physician. The only physician I knew at the time was a black physician, Dr. Thelma Patten Law…” Houstonian Dr. Eula Perry

Dr. Thelma Patten Law

Dr. Thelma Patten Law grew up in Houston where her father became a founding member of the NAACP. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school and later attended Howard University’s medical school. By 1923, Dr. Law returned to Texas and began practicing medicine as the first female African American doctor in Houston. She specialized in obstetrics and gynecology and offered women the opportunity to have babies in a hospital attended by a physician.

Dr. Thelma Law is featured on the Texas Counties Map at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall. Visit to learn more about Dr. Law and over 200 other Texas women.

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

SEPT 17 | 9:00-11:00 am; 2:00-3:30 pm | Constitution Day at Texas Woman's University: Join us from 9-11:00 am in the library for voter registration and giveaways. From 2-3:30 pm, there will be a panel of speakers in OMB 237. Can't wait to see you there!

SEPT 19 | Deadline | Apply for Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program: U.S. Dept of State fellowships for students entering grad school in fall 2025. Learn more!

SEPT 26 | Deadline | Apply for Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Program: Get financial support for graduate school and a position as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Dept of State. Learn more!

SEPT 26 | 11 AM Central | Harnessing the Power of AI for your political campaign: Hosted by Women's Public Leadership Network, join Ashley O'Rourker from Microsoft to learn and ask questions. Registration required.

OCT 7 | Deadline | Register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election

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