The Women & Politics Institute "Women on Wednesdays" brings our WPI community together with dynamic and thought-provoking women leaders, authors, scholars, journalists, and activists.

Following a special screening of Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter, co-producers/co-directors AU Alumna Christy Carpenter WCL/’95 and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Abby Ginzberg, will discuss the impact and legacy of pioneering Texan journalist and influential feminist leader Liz Carpenter, with Washington Post Political Columnist Karen Tumulty  and Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the ERA Coalition and the Fund for Women's Equality. WPI Executive Director Betsy Fischer Martin will moderate the discussion. Watch the trailer here. Details and registration here.

Our on-campus events provide students the opportunity to speak in an informal small group setting with women leaders in politics, journalism, and public service.

The Women & Politics Institute regularly co-sponsors events with campus organizations and student groups.

AU Alumna Dr. Melissa Deckman, SPA/Ph.D. ‘00, will discuss her new book, The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy, which explores the world of youth-led progressive organizing, highlighting the crucial importance of gender and sexuality, with Dr. Nicholas Buck, Director of AU’s Undergraduate Studies in Religion Philosophy and Religion. Light refreshments provided. Purchase the book here. Details and registration here.

Co-sponsored with AU’s Undergraduate Studies in Religion Philosophy and Religion.