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Institute in the Media

Springfield News-Leader, January 5, 2011
Letter to the Editor regarding the need for more women elected officials in statewide office and the General Assembly.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, October 12, 2009
The Sue Shear Institute is highlighted as one of UMSL's standout features that led to the University being among the top 25 best University neighbors in the nation.

St. Louis American, June 4, 2009
Writer Dionne Peebles profiles Kathy Conley-Jones and her participation as a faculty member of the Institute's 21st Century Leadership Academy.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Political Fix
Institute Director, Vivian Eveloff, attends a discussion about college affordability featuring Vice President Biden.

KSDK October 23, 2008
what's your point, honey?
Jennifer Blome interviews film director and Institute guest, Amy Sewell

 

KMOX February 9, 2007
Harriett Woods
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff talks with Rick Edlund about Harriett Woods' legacy.

KNPR Nevada Public Radio, November 16, 2006
Women in Nevada
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff participates in a panel discussion about women's victories nationally, old stereotypes that affected Nevada races and the state of women in politics.

KQED San Francisco Public Radio, November 13, 2006
Forum: Pelosi's Rise
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff participates in a panel discussion regarding the first woman speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

National Public Radio - Morning Edition, November 10, 2006
Women Bring New Power, Perspective to Congress
NPR interviews Institute Director Vivian Eveloff about the changing political landscape following mid-term elections.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, December 2, 2005
UM curators endorse women's center at UMSL
Summary of Board of Curator's vote endorsing the Institute

Columbia Tribune, December 2, 2005
Curators split over program
Summary of Board of Curator's vote endorsing the Institute

Kansas City Star, December 1, 2005
Missouri legislator’s mission could impede women
Institute Director is quoted in a column on the Institute's mission and efforts to close it

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 30, 2005
Institute funding stirs controversey
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff and supporters answer critics of the Institute's work

Jefferson City News-Tribune, May 26, 2005
High court judges offer inspiration to young women
2005 Class of Shear Fellows visits the Missouri Supreme Court as part of the
21st Century Leadership Academy

St. Louis Daily Record/ St. Louis Countian/ Kansas City Daily Record March 10, 2005
Women legislators update Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis on status of bills
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff is quoted regarding the percentage of women in the state legislature

St. Louis Post-Dispatch February 10, 2005
Black female legislators discuss their careers and women in politics
Coverage of the Institute's Statehouse Sisters panel discussion with black women state legislators

Dayna on KMOV

KMOV January 24, 2005
Pipeline to Local Office
Institute Manager Dayna Stock discusses the campaign workshop on KMOV's morning show (Viewing or listening requires QuickTime media player)

St. Louis Post-Dispatch January 3, 2005
Serving on boards
Letter to the editor from Pipeline to Local Office alumna and Ladue School Board member Audrey Mack

St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 5, 2004
Missouri now has 3 women serving in statewide office - a milestone
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff is interviewed about election results

KMOX November 1, 2004
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff comments on women statewide candidates

Washington Post October 14, 2004
For Women, a Year to Make History
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff and Board Member Harriett Woods are quoted

St. Louis Daily Record/ St. Louis Countian October 5, 2004
Women lawyers brainstorm on attaining leadership roles
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff participates in Women Lawyers' event at Missouri Bar annual meeting

St. Louis Post-Dispatch September 14, 2004
Women's groups push women for high court
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff is quoted regarding Missouri Supreme Court vacancy


KMOV Channel 4 August 27, 2004
Women and Politics: One Program Turns Citizens into Candidates

A profile of the Institute's campaign training programs (Viewing or listening requires QuickTime media player)

St. Louis Post-Dispatch August 7, 2004
Missouri's year of the woman has arrived
Institute Director Vivian Eveloff is quoted in this article about women running for office in Missouri

St. Louis Post-Dispatch March 4, 2004
Institute teaches women "secrets" of running for office
The Post-Dispatch profiles the Institute

Kansas City Star September 26, 2002
Opening the door for women in government:
Women learning ropes about how to win campaigns

An opinion column about women running for office quoting Institute Director Vivian Eveloff

St. Louis Post-Dispatch April 10, 2001
One Women's Political Awakening
A profile of Institute campaign training alumna Roberta Holst's run for Ferguson City Council

Kansas City Star December 7, 1999
Women at Work:
Institute lists women ready for board duty

A profile of the Institute's efforts to get women appointed to boards and commissions

Kansas City Star September 26, 1999
Volunteers get many rewards Business savvy, marketability can be increased
Institute Board Member Meg Harding is quoted in this article about the benefits of volunteer service.