February 22, 2013

Media Availability -- Dianne Bystrom

Reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to attend a media availability with Dianne Bystrom at 10:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, 1231 Lincoln Drive, in the old U.S. Forestry Building.  Bystrom, a leading expert on the role of women and politics, will offer her perspectives on the subject during a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom B.  Bystrom is director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University.  David Yepsen, Institute director, will serve as moderator.  The media is also welcome to cover Bystrom’s appearance at the Student Center.  For more information, contact Matt Baughman, Institute associate director at 618/453-4009 or 618/201-0082.