BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260319T180000 DTEND:20260319T193000 DESCRIPTION:Women elected to public office not only shape policy but also influence young people&rsquo\;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.\n\n\n\nThe 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.\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n 5\:30 p.m. Doors Open &\; Check-In Available\n\n 6\:00 p.m. Program Begins\n\n 7\:10 p.m. Audience Q&\;A\n\n 7\:30 p.m. Program Concludes (Begin Book Sale/Signing &\; Dessert Reception)\n\n 8\:00 p.m. Book Sale/Signing &\; Dessert Reception Concludes\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore You Go\n\n\n\n\n\n Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.\n\n Open to the public! We welcome students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.\n\n We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.\n\n Though we encourage in-person attendance\, we continue to offer a virtual option at our events (check your confirmation email for a link).\n\n This event takes place on GVSU'\;s City Campus in downtown GR. Parking directions will be included in your confirmation email.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Hauenstein Center\n\n\n\nInspired by Ralph Hauenstein&rsquo\;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.\n\n\n\nConsider supporting our work and enjoying special benefits by purchasing a membership. Members receive special invitations to pre-event receptions at events\, including this one!\n\n\n\nMore About the Center More About Membership\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nINT 100/201 Approved LOCATION:DeVos Center\, Loosemore Auditorium SUMMARY:See Jane Run\: How Women Politicians Matter for Young People PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR