April 2020 Newsletter

Colleagues,

I hope you are all well during this difficult time. The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) and partner resources below can be helpful for you to continue to learn and grow during this time.

First, we are releasing a new research snapshot titled "Women and Finances: What Utahns Need to Know"; it is so important that women and men are equally prepared to discuss and manage finances. This report applies to everyone. All of our research can be found here.

Second, for a quick glance at the status of Utah women, check out our newly redesigned infographics on childcare, cosmetic surgery and body image, domestic violence, labor force participation, mammography, poverty, sexual assault, sexual harassment, substance use disorders, gender wage gap, unpaid care work, mental health, STEM, and voting and civic engagement.

Third, if you didn't get a chance to watch these last month, see our five She Talks event (held on Jan. 30) videos: Lisa Valentine Clark, Neylan McBaine, Jennifer Napier-Pearce, Lita Little Giddins, and Paula Fellingham. All events videos can be found here.

Fourth, other resources include:

• Handout (Spanish Translation): Why Should Utah Women Graduate from College? The Benefits of Higher Education
• White Paper: Republican Women Serving in State Legislatures (Author: D. Candice Backus Pierucci)
• Partner: see the extensive resources available with the Utah Heritage: Celebrating the Trailblazing Women of Utah campaign by Better Days 2020
• List: Programs Specfically For Girls/Young Women (K-12) (I know many are canceled, but some have become virtual, and seeing options that are typically available may also be of interest.)

Finally, check out the following editorials and articles from March:

• Guest Editorial: Outreach During an Outbreak (The Salt Lake Tribune)
• How Does Sexism Influence Workplaces Today? (Forbes)
• What Can You Do During Turbulent Times? Strengthen Your Reflection Skills (LinkedIn)
• Herald Editorial: Honor International Women's Day by Becoming Empowered as Global Citizens (Daily Herald)
• Guest Opinion: How Returned Sister Missionaries Lead the Way (Deseret News)
• Guest Editorial: Can Snow Plowing Be Sexist? Yes it Can (The Salt Lake Tribune)

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Stay safe and healthy this month!

Susan

Prof./Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership & Ethics
Founding Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
Woodbury School of Business, Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah, USA | (801) 863-6176
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