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May Newsletter

"Politics is not- politician is not- a bad word. Involvement is the important part." remembering Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, born May 15, 1937

Engage, educate and empower yourself with these opportunities!

Center for Women in Government reimburses full tuition costs for LBJ Women's Campaign School

Twenty-nine (29) of the 59 women accepted into the LBJ Women's Campaign School received reimbursement grants from the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership's Center for Women in Government (CWG). The grants covered the full cost of tuition and were awarded in a competitive process to qualified women living in Texas.

To date the Center for Women in Government has covered the cost of Women’s Campaign School tuition for 174 women across Texas. The Center for Women in Government has been a proud partner with the LBJ Women’s Campaign School since its 2020 inaugural cohort.

Women are 51% of the population, but make up only 29% of the Texas Legislature, 14% of the Texas congressional delegation, and 22% of statewide elected officials. By knocking down socioeconomic barriers for women in politics, the CWG and the LBJ WCS are building a more representative democracy.

Applications for the 2025 cohort will open in fall. We'll keep you posted on the deadline to apply!

Dr. Martha Wong

“We said, ‘Well, we should run an Asian, rather than asking people to be concerned about Asian problems and concerns in the city,’ …I filed the last day you could file, and that’s how I got into politics.”

Dr. Martha Wong

Dr. Wong has been the “first” many times, including: first Asian American Principal in the State of Texas, the first Asian American elected to the Houston City Council, the first Asian American woman elected to the Texas Legislature, and more. For all her accomplishments while she served in those positions, Dr. Wong was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1994.

Visit the Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall to learn more about Dr. Wong and more than 200 other pioneering Texas women.

Open Tuesday-Friday 10-4 and by appointment.

Nine women off to DC for seminars in global policy!

Nine college student leaders from across the state of Texas will be attending the PLEN Global Policy Seminar in Washington DC this month. The Center for Women in Government has provided them with competitive scholarships to attend the PLEN seminars and give them valuable access to public policy leaders in Washington, D.C.

This group of women from Texas will be joining students from Bryn Mawr College, Tulane University, Rutgers, and others. They'll meet leaders from the Association of American Medical Colleges, the State Department, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Amazon. They'll also tour several significant sites in Washington, DC.

PLEN seminars offer women an opportunity to build networks to help them in their public service careers.

Watch this space for how to apply and attend the next PLEN seminar for FREE!

Women in Politics Graduate Certificate

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. Reach out to learn more about the program and how you can get HALF of the tuition costs covered!

Leading the Lone Star State: Texas Women in Public Service Summit returns

October 17th, 2024!

This year's focus: Ethical Responsibility in Governance and Public Service.

Join us for a day filled with engaging keynotes, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities. Save the date and stay tuned for details on speakers and registration!

What are you thinking??

The Center for Women in Government strives to educate, empower, and engage the women of Texas in ways that will increase their participation in the political systems of Texas. What can we do or do better to serve you?

Let us know with your answers to this VERY short four-question survey.

Texas Civic Ambassadors Program Open for Applications

Deadline to Apply: May 17

The Texas Civic Ambassadors Program is a year-long civic leadership program that prepares students to be civically informed and active adults through nonpartisan, youth-focused events, and civic learning opportunities. As ambassadors, students will actively contribute to enhancing civic life on their campus and within their community. Ambassadors have an exclusive opportunity to attend the TCA Leadership Summit in the fall of their service year at The University of Texas at Austin. Participants will learn from experts and researchers in the fields of leadership development, politics, community engagement, communication, and civic education. The application for the 2024 – 2025 TCA cohort is now open and will close May 17th. The selection announcement is planned for early June.

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

MAY 15 | 12 PM - 12:45 PM | Center for Women Entrepreneurs AccelerateHER Mission, TX Info Session: AccelerateHER gives early-stage entrepreneurs resources & training to create scalable and successful businesses. Register to learn more!

MAY 18 | 9 AM - 12 PM | Center for Women Entrepreneurs Saturday Virtual Workshop: AI Marketing Strategies to Increase Influence, Impact, and Income with Toni Harris Taylor. Register here!

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

Registration is just $127.50 for those age 35 and under and $280.50 for all others when you use code TWU15 at registration!

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