May 2019 Newsletter

Colleagues,

The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has a number of announcements for May:

First, if your organization (e.g., company, nonprofit, government entity, college) has a formal or informal women’s group and/or network, please reply to this email and let me know. We are compiling a list as we’ll be offering some research-based training for network/group leaders in the future. We are also continuing to compile our list of women experts in the state at this link.

Second, we are pleased to announce the release of a number of resources:

• PODCAST: Cosmetic Surgery and Body image Among Utah Women (Direct Link) (iTunes)
• EVENT VIDEOS: Raising Girls to Become Leaders: Panel and You Don’t Have to Wait to Lead as Young Women
• WHAT CAN I DO?: What Young Women Leaders Can Do to Strengthen the Impact of Utah Girls and Teens
• LINKEDIN ARTICLE: Do Men and Women Differ in How They Delegate?
• UPDATED RESOURCE LIST: Programs Specifically for Girls/Young Women (K-12; includes summer camps/programs)

Third, here are some of our partners’ events (others can be found here):

• May 2 (6:00-7:30pm): After #MeToo: A New Frontier, Utah Women’s Giving Circle, SLC
• May 21 (11:00am-1:00pm): Business Women's Forum 2019: 05/21 Mastering the Tools to Close the Gender Wage Gap, Salt Lake Chamber, SLC

Fourth, People Helping People is now offering their long-term employment program ONLINE. All clients need to participate is access to a computer and internet. Contact Marilyn Sanders at (801) 355-0406 or visit the PHP Online website for more information.

Fifth, CourtWatch has ongoing needs for volunteers (form here) to observe and collect data on court proceedings dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse with the aim to increase awareness around the issues and transparency of the court system in Utah. No previous court experience necessary; training is provided. This effort is aligned with the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault (see our related podcasts and snapshots; you’ll be shocked at where Utah stands on these issues).

Finally, check out our April editorials:

• Susan Madsen: Silence around mental health is never productive (Salt Lake Tribune)
• Guest opinion: Women should take more control of their finances (Deseret News)

Enjoy May!

Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics
Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University
Founding Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
susan.madsen@usu.edu www.utwomen.org