November 2024 Newsletter

Colleagues,

Good morning! I have a number of Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) announcements for November:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research snapshot titled “Women and Aging: What Utahns Need to Know” (Authors: Amanda Lambert & Kolene Anderson). Additionally, we have released two new “What Can I Do?” idea sheets for Rich County and Daggett County (based on community gatherings). Thanks to everyone involved in these publications.

Second, the UWLP is conducting a statewide study to explore more deeply Utahns’ understanding, awareness, attitudes, concerns, and perceptions around challenges that women and girls face (second year in a row). We welcome all individuals living in the state age 18 or older to participate. The survey will take 10-20 minutes to complete. I am the primary researcher for this study. If you have questions or concerns, you can contact me at uwlp@usu.edu (USU IRB 14623). You can participate by clicking here(it closes Nov. 19).

Third, we have an online event coming up on December 3 titled “Promoting Civility and Dignity in Utah.” Tami Pyfer will discuss the Dignity Index, which serves as a powerful tool for measuring and promoting dignity in our interactions. This framework helps individuals and organizations assess their impact on others and encourages practices that uphold the inherent worth of every person. Becky Edwards will talk about her passion around electing responsive, thoughtful Utahns who will focus on civility and have complex policy conversations that focus on true governing.

Fourth, we have a few resources to highlight this month:

• UWLP Podcast Episodes (with Utah Public Radio): Male Allyship – A New Conversation and What Matters Most to Utahns: Envision Utah Survey Results by Gender
• What Utahns Need to Know (2-pagers): Health Across the Lifespan, Home & Family, K-12 Initiatives, and Leadership Development (you can use these to have conversations with co-workers, neighbors, etc. about these topics!)
• Updated White Paper: The Complex Childcare Landscape: Public Policy Solutions for Utah

Fifth, here are some of our partners’ upcoming events (check out our community calendar for all events in Utah for girls and women):

• November 5 (multiple dates) - 2024 Fall Financial Wellness Webinar Series for Women(Empowering Financial Wellness- USU Extension)
• November 6 (12:00pm-1:00pm) - Sleigh Your Holiday Spending (Empowering Financial Wellness- USU Extension)
• November 21 (9:30am-3:30pm) - Ready! Resilient! Utah Early Childhood Mental Health Conference (The Children's Center Utah)

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

• Number of Utah Women in Leadership Positions Grow in the State but Still lag Behind National Averages, According to new Study (West Jordan Journal, Oct. 28, 2024)
• The Hidden Workforce: Unpaid Care Work Among Utah Women (LinkedIn, Oct. 25, 2024)
• Guest Opinion: Utahns Think Sexual Harassment is a Problem in the State (Standard-Examiner, Oct. 22, 2024)
• ‘Dear Utah’ — A Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign (Deseret News, Oct. 18, 2024)
• Bridging Religious Divides: Women's Resilient Paths to Peace (Utah Global Diplomacy, Oct. 17, 2024)
• Wrestling with Gender & Leadership with Susan Madsen (The Deep Dive Podcast, Oct. 17, 2024)
• The Complex Childcare Landscape: Public Policy Solutions for Utah (LinkedIn, Oct. 9, 2024)
• Letter to the Editor: Utah Ranks Worst for Women’s Equality, 10 Years Running (St. George News, Sep. 6, 2024)

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Enjoy November!

Susan