Saturday, January 18—No parking in the O’Shaughnessy Lot after 11:00 p.m. Park overnight vehicles in the Dew Drop Lot, the overnight parking area in the Library Lot (eastern half of the lot), or the Caecilian Lot.
Sunday, January 19—All vehicles must be moved to the O’Shaughnessy Lot by 11:00 p.m. No parking in any lot except the O’Shaughnessy Lot
Monday, January 20—Snow emergency ends at 6:00 a.m. Park per the normal parking regulations.
The Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women's Research, Resources, and Scholarship at St. Catherine University works to build a community of faculty and student scholars and activists working on issues of race, class, gender, and other differences; gather and share resources relating to these issues; and highlight the leadership and work of women at the University and in various communities for women's justice and equality.
Throughout its history, the Center has been a catalyst and supporter of many projects and programs that address women's issues, from the building of a strong Women's Studies program to a student-directed campaign to address the concerns of student parents. The Center's commitment to open, honest dialogue about tough issues and a belief in the necessity of work for justice form the backbone of the work we do, including
The Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women actively supports the mission of St. Catherine University by affirming the dignity of women and fostering their intellectual and leadership potential.
The Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women's Research, Resources, and Scholarship was founded in 1985 and first directed by Catherine Lupori, a member of the English Department and coordinator of the, then new, minor in Women's Studies.
In 1986, the Center was dedicated to Abigail Quigley McCarthy (1915–2001), alumna, activist, and author. McCarthy spent her life improving the status of women in education, public policy, and the church. She was involved in the civil rights and ecumenical movements, and was deeply involved in her husband Eugene McCarthy's run for President in 1968. She was a columnist for Commonweal and also wrote successful novels and a highly praised memoir, Private Faces, Public Places.
The Center for Women works in collaboration with interdisciplinary programs by sharing resources, coordinating and co-sponsoring events, and encouraging curriculum development.
Declared majors and minors in Women's Studies, Women and International Development, or Women and the Arts may submit scholarly papers of at least five and not more than thirty pages, to be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of Women’s Studies faculty members. The paper should focus on women or issues relevant to women, particularly around race/ethnicity, gender, class, and other differences.
Recipients receive a cash award and a certificate of recognition.
For more information, contact the Center for Women at 651-690-6783 or e-mail us at aqmcenterforwomen@stkate.edu.
Are you especially proud of a research paper or creative work you completed within the past three years?
Does that work focus on women, gender, or issues relevant to diverse women's status or concerns? If yes, than submit your work today!
Awards of $800 and certificates are available to St. Kate’s
For more information, contact the Center for Women at 651-690-6783 or e-mail us at aqmcenterforwomen@stkate.edu.
Research and Creative Work Award Guidelines and Submission Form
This scholarship award was established to provide financial support for someone who gives to others. Judith Gorman Krieger ‘63 realized that in this busy life, people facing daily human struggles often need the gifts of time and compassion. The Krieger Scholarship recipient should be a giver, someone willing to share time with a family member, friend, or people in the community. The scholarship is to be a gift to allow that student more opportunity to share time with and show compassion to others.
A $15,000.00 tuition-based scholarship will be awarded to a recipient during the 2018-2019 academic year. A student may receive this award only once; scholarship money will be applied toward the recipient’s senior year at St. Catherine University. Application is open to students from any field of study seeking a baccalaureate degree in the St. Catherine University College for Women.
Eligible Krieger Scholarship applicants must meet all the following criteria
This scholarship provides at least two awards annually to re-entry transfer student parents who demonstrate academic promise, perseverance, and a sense of vision. Awards typically range from $500 to $3,000.
The scholarship was established by the estate of Mary Jane Young, a psychiatric social worker, who believed in empowering women through education and was committed to providing opportunities for re-entry women to pursue their educational goals.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria.
The Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women offers annual scholarships, up to $1,200.00, for St. Catherine undergraduate (associate and baccalaureate) students to participate in the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) policy seminars. These Washington, D.C.- based seminars will give students an opportunity to learn in-depth about the political process and public policy issues, particularly as they relate to women.
The Center for Women is offering two seminar scholarship opportunities for St. Kate's students to attend the January 2020 Washington, DC-based policy seminar on Women in Women in STEM Policy (January 6th-10th) and Public Policy (January 13th-17th).
Scholarship applications are due in the Center for Women by 4 p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 2019.
The Phillips Family Foundation recognizes and rewards private college students, from a variety of disciplines, who strive to make life better for those with unmet needs. Students from Minnesota's 15 private colleges and universities are invited to apply to this unique program by submitting a proposed service project to benefit Minnesota communities. Student applicants identify community concerns, explore ways to create social change, and develop ambitious programs that would meet various needs of communities.
At St. Catherine University’s College for Women, the Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women facilitates the process to select a finalist who’ll compete for one of five $16,500 Phillips Scholarships.
Please contact Jewelly Lee in the Abigail Quigley McCarthy Center for Women to find out more about this scholarship program. We can help you with your questions and assist you in planning your community service project. Contact the Center for Women at 651-690-6783 or aqmcenterforwomen@stkate.edu.
Throughout the academic year, the Center for Women hosts the Women's Studies (WOST) and Critical Studies of Race and Ethnicity (CRST) monthly bag lunch discussions series. The series brings together faculty, students, staff, and community members to discuss current research and creative endeavors.
Bring your lunch and your friends! Light refreshments will be served.
The Center houses resources on a wide range of issues relating to women, politics, race, class, gender, sexuality, and other differences. Books are available to check out in The Center's Library. Center members also are available to assist with resources and project ideas.
AQM Library
The Center's library collection is comprised of published and unpublished resources & books on a wide range of issues relating to women, politics, race, class, gender, sexuality and other differences. Many of these books have been donated by the St. Catherine community of students, faculty, staff, and alumnae. They are available for anyone to check out throughout the year.
Web Resources
To assist with online research, we have organized the following web resources. These sites were chosen to give a broad sense of the topic area and the variety of resources available.
The St. Catherine University library has also created a guide to women's studies research, including information on women and gender history, women's health, and violence against women.