January 2023 Newsletter

Colleagues,

Happy New Year! I have a number of Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) announcements for January:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research snapshot titled “Eating Disorders Among Utah Women.” Thanks to Dr. Maya Miyairi, Dr. Sara Boghosian, and Sadie Wilde for their fabulous work on this important report. 

Second, we are excited to announce the release of the UWLP’s Lifelong Learning Program. It is a self-directed program that will provide you with great personal and professional development opportunities. Our 2023 program has three achievement levels (Inspired Learner, Empowered Learner, and Lifelong Learner) with each taking approximately 10 hours. We look forward to recognizing your achievements! Thanks to Angie Kleven for her fabulous work on this program.

Third, in partnership with Utah Public Radio (UPR) we have released two new podcast episodes: Homelessness Among Utah Women and 100 Companies Championing Women: Clearfield City.

Fourth, here are some of our partners’ upcoming events:

• January 10 (multiple dates) - Winter 2023 Empowering Financial Wellness Webinar Series For Women (Empowering Financial Wellness, USU Extension)
• January 19 (multiple dates, 8-month leadership series) - Career Development Series (Women’s Leadership Institute)
• January 19 (11:30am-1:30pm) - WBCUtah 25th Anniversary Lunch Celebration (Women’s Business Center of Utah)
• January 21 (9:00am-3:00pm) - Utah Women Run Winter Training (Utah Women Run)
• February 4 - Ignite Your Influence 2023: Raise Your Voice (Women’s Influence Network)
• February 7 (9:00am-10:30am) - Hybrid Work and Engaging Teams (Women’s Leadership Institute)

Fifth, Women Tech Council’s Shatter List showcases technology and innovation companies that are creating and enacting programs and policies that are accelerating progress towards breaking the glass ceiling. Although no company has completely removed the glass ceiling, those on The Shatter List are creating impact and progress for women in tech and leading positive change in the technology community. If you know of a company that belongs on the list, please apply here. Also, check out the Inspire In Utah resources and don’t forget to nominate your company to the 100 Companies in Utah Championing Women if you feel like they are deserving!

Finally, check out some key articles and media published this past month:

• In Pursuit of Perfection: Inside Utah’s Plastic Surgery Industry (Utah Business, Dec. 19, 2022)
• RADIOACTIVE 12.19.22 (KRCL 90.9FM, Dec. 19, 2022)
• Susan R. Madsen: Give the Gift of a College Education This Season (The Salt Lake Tribune, Dec. 19, 2022)
• Snapshot Explores Homelessness Among Utah Women (Utah Public Radio (UPR), Dec. 16, 2022)
• Sexist Comments Research: Sexual Advances & Accusations of Using Sex to Get Ahead (LinkedIn, Dec. 9, 2022)
• Study Shows Women and Homelessness in Utah on the Rise (Daily Herald, Dec. 8, 2022)
• Utah's Rate of Homeless Women Lower Than National Rate, but Still Concerning (Utah State Today, Dec. 8, 2022)
• Here’s a Study on Utah’s Rate of Homeless Women (ABC4 News, Dec. 7, 2022)
• Expert Joins Inside Sources on Women Accessing Homeless Resources (KSL NewsRadio, Dec. 7, 2022)
• Maura & Taylor: The State of Homeless Women in Utah (KSL NewsRadio, Inside Sources, Dec. 7, 2022)
• What Leads Women to Become Homeless in Utah? (Deseret News, Dec. 7, 2022)

Join us on the UWLP social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. See the community calendar as well. Email uwlp@usu.edu to let us know you want to receive these updates to your own inbox if you received a forwarded email.

Enjoy January!

Susan

Prof./Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Inaugural Karen Haight Huntsman Endowed Professor of Leadership
Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
Utah State University