See Jane Run: How Women Politicians Matter for Young People

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Alumni, Community, Staff, Students

Speaker Christina Wolbrecht smiling in a photo

Women elected to public office not only shape policy but also influence young people’s ideas about leadership and democracy. Join us for an engaging conversation with political scientist Christina Wolbrecht, author of See Jane Run. Drawing from her research, Wolbrecht examines how women politicians serve as powerful role models for future generations, inspiring civic confidence and long-term engagement with democratic life.

The program will also feature reflections from students on leadership and representation, offering firsthand perspectives on how seeing women in public office shapes aspirations, confidence, and civic identity.

Program Schedule

5:30 p.m. Doors Open & Check-In Available
6:00 p.m. Introduction & Leadership Minute Student Presentation
6:10 p.m. Keynote & Student Response Panel
7:10 p.m. Audience Q&A
7:30 p.m. Program Concludes & Dessert Reception

Before You Go

Admission is free, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.
Open to the public! We welcome students, faculty, staff, and community to attend.
We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.
Though we encourage in-person attendance, we continue to offer a virtual option at our events (check your confirmation email for a link).
This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Parking directions will be included in your confirmation email.

About the Hauenstein Center

Inspired by Ralph Hauenstein’s life of leadership and service, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.

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Location Information

DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium

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This event was added to the calendar by Kahler Sweeney (sweenkah@gvsu.edu) on Monday, December 15, 2025 and was last updated on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:08 p.m.

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