“Even in my own time and in my own life, I have witnessed a revolution.” - Sandra Day O’Connor | | LBJ Women's Campaign School Application Opens August 10 | | |
Are you interested in running for office but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to sharpen your campaigning and fundraising skills? Applications for the LBJ Women’s Campaign School and the CWG Reimbursement Funding Award will go live on August 10, 2026.
The LBJ Women’s Campaign School is a nonpartisan program that provides training and empowers changemakers to lead in the political arena. To learn more about the program, visit the LBJ Women’s Campaign School website.
The CWG provides competitive reimbursement funding awards covering 100% of program fees for eligible Texans accepted into and attending the LBJWCS. Apply for the CWG Reimbursement Funding Award by September 30, 2026, to be considered.
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Join the LBJ Women's Campaign School for information sessions about the program and application process:
LBJ Women's Campaign School Info Session with Executive Director Hope Osborn
August 28, 12:00-1:00 PM
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/89884154249
LBJ Women's Campaign School Info Session with Advisory Council
September 15, 12:00-1:00 PM
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/89884154249
| | Engage, educate, and empower yourself with these opportunities! | | |
Leading Together: Collective Impact in Local Government
Friday, August 28, 12:00 PM-1:00 PM, (virtual)
This webinar offers a practical introduction to the collective impact framework and the role public-private partnerships play in addressing challenges like homelessness, housing instability, and community health. Drawing on direct experience leading homelessness crisis response efforts, Courtney Douangdara, founder of Heddi Strategies, will walk through a real case study.
Join us virtually and learn how to start identifying, building, and sustaining effective partnerships across government, nonprofit, and private-sector lines.
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The Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership is hosting its fourth annual summit for Texas women in public service and government. The Leading the Lone Star State Summit is a one-day conference uniting women serving Texas. At the summit, you will have the opportunity to hear from elected officials, former presidential staffers, and leaders in Texas politics.
Check out the summit website to read more about our speakers and the schedule of events!
| | LEE Policy and Advocacy Fellows at TWU | | |
Over the summer, the CWG hosted two Policy and Advocacy Fellows from the LEE Foundation for Civic Leadership, Makenzy Kunkle Rydman and Alicia McClung. Makenzy and Alicia worked closely with our Associate Director, Dr. Marcella Clinard, to develop programs for the fall and onward. Their expertise and passion have been a valuable contribution to our team. Stay tuned for the fall semester to see their work in full effect.
Thank you to LEE for connecting us with exceptional leaders like Makenzy and Alicia. We are excited to continue partnering with LEE in the future!
Learn more about the LEE Foundation for Civic Leadership by visiting their website: https://wearelee.org/.
| | TWU Legislative Internship Applications: OPEN NOW | | Do you know a TWU student who is interested in representing TWU during the 90th Texas Legislative Session in Austin or in our nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.? Applications for CWG Legislative internships for TWU students are now live! | | This opportunity is only open to TWU students. | | |
TWU Global Nursing Program Students Visit
the Sue S. Bancroft Women's Leadership Hall
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On July 8, students from South Korea enrolled in TWU’s Global Nursing Program visited the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership and the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall. CWG staff were excited to welcome them to our space and introduce them to our work and mission. We were honored to be a part of their time in Texas!
Interested in touring the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall? Email cwg@twu.edu to schedule a tour.
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Jenny Lind Porter was a fifth-generation Texan, Texas poet laureate, and professor. Porter was born on September 3, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, but she grew up on a farm in Azle. Porter attended Texas Christian University and earned a bachelor’s and a master's of arts degree. She continued her studies at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a Ph.D. program in English. Porter graduated in 1951 at just 27 years old, becoming the youngest woman at the time to receive a Ph.D. from UT.
Porter dedicated her life to writing and teaching, with seven published poetry collections and a teaching career across Tennessee and Texas. In 1970, she was appointed chair of the English department at Houston-Tillotson University and established the department’s creative writing program. Porter was selected as the 18th poet laureate of Texas by Governor John Connally and is nationally and globally renowned for her writing. She passed away on June 27, 2020, at the age of 92 and is buried at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Learn more about Jenny Lind Porter at the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall.
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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
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AUG 11 | 6 PM CT | Healing Politics | Show Up for Democracy: Become a Poll Worker | $15 | Virtual:
Looking for a way to engage in our elections? Consider becoming a poll worker. Join Healing Politics and guest speakers Jessica Lamberson and Janey Michaelis to learn what being a poll worker entails and to hear from nurses who have stepped up to serve their communities in this way.
Register here.
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AUG 12 | 11:30 AM CT | Women's Policy Forum | Luncheon: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker | $40 for members, $50 for guests | Fort Worth, TX:
The Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County is hosting Mayor Mattie Parker for a luncheon offering attendees an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s direction and to engage in dialogue with local leaders.
Register here.
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AUG 12 | 4 PM CT | Running Start | Fundraising Fundmentals | Free | Virtual:
Longtime Running Start trainer Nancy Bocskor will share the fundamentals of fundraising, including how to be persistent, build relationships, and use storytelling to make a compelling ask.
Register here.
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AUG 17 | 5:30 PM CT | Executive Women in Texas Government | New Member Orientation | Free | Virtual:
Ready to Get More Involved with EWTG? Whether you are a new member, a longtime member looking to reconnect, or simply interested in learning more about EWTG, our upcoming virtual New Member Orientation is the perfect place to begin! This event is open to all EWTG members interested in becoming more engaged, as well as prospective members who would like to learn more about the organization.
Register here.
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