The Women & Politics Institute "Women on Wednesdays" brings our WPI community together with dynamic and thought-provoking women leaders, authors, scholars, journalists, and activists. 
These events are “open to all” and participation is not limited based on any individual’s personal identity or characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, national origin (or shared ancestry), religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R), the first woman elected as a Senator from Alaska, will discuss her new memoir, Far From Home, an “uplifting narrative” and a "candid account” of her time in Washington. Murkowski, who has repeatedly served as a swing vote on a number of challenging issues, explores the defining events of her more than twenty-year career, guiding readers through her beginnings in Alaska and the Senate, to the rise of the Tea Party and critical events of the Trump era. We’ll discuss Murowski’s attempts to be a “voice of reason” in an increasingly hostile government. Order the book 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.

Ambassador Brooke D. Anderson will discuss “Women in Power: Shifting Culture, Representation, and Influence in U.S. Politics.” This roundtable will address how to build and sustain women’s political power—not just through representation, but by transforming the political structures and systems that define influence. Students will discuss political leadership, civic infrastructure, and inclusive policymaking. Lunch will be provided.
*Co-Sponsored with the Sine Institute

Details and registration here.