September 2019 Newsletter

Colleagues,

We have a number of announcements for September:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research snapshot titled "Voting and Civic Engagement Among Utah Women: A 2019 Update." Robbyn Scribner and I found some positive changes in women’s voting rates in Utah!

Second, our next Utah Women’s Leadership Speaker & Dialogue Series free event is titled, "Make a Strong Impact in Utah & Beyond: Unleash Your Power as Women to Do Good!" It will be held on Wednesday, September 25 (6:30-8:30pm) at UVU (live streaming available too). Carine Clark, four-time president and CEO of high-growth tech companies, will give a short keynote, and then attendees can choose one of three workshops:

• Leveraging Social Media to Do Good: What, Where, and How (great one for teens/all ages)
• Community Advocacy Training for Utah Women
• Use Your Voice: Tips and Opportunities to Write, Speak, and Impact More Powerfully

Check out our flyer for details on presenters and more information about the sessions. You can RSVP online now! Thanks to our three premier sponsors for our community events this year: Squire, L3Harris, and MX.

Third, we highlight three resources that may be of interest to you:

• PODCAST: Women, Confidence, and Leadership Podcast (Direct Link)
• HANDOUT: Recommended Mentoring Resources
• EVENT VIDEOS: Steps to Finishing Your College Degree: Step 4, Embrace the Possibilities; Step 5, Build Your Community; and Step 6, Ask For What You Need

Fourth, on October 9 (7:30-10:30am), we’ll be hosting an event titled "Designing Corporate Women's Networks, Initiatives, and Leadership Programs: A Research-Based Workshop" (see link for cost/details). This gathering is designed specifically for company representatives who are interested in creating, designing, developing, or restructuring women’s networks, groups, programs, and/or other initiatives in their organizations. Thanks to SolutionReach and eBay for their sponsorship.

Fifth, here are some important events that our partners are hosting:

• Sept. 5-Oct 3: Advocacy Bootcamp: How to Turn your Passion into Advocacy (YWCA, SLC)
• Sept. 6: Salute to Women Leaders at the Utah Royals game versus the Portland Thorns (BBQ, game, keynote)
• Sept. 13: YWCA Leader Luncheon, with keynote speaker Valarie Kaur, a civil rights activist, award-winning filmmaker, lawyer, faith leader, author, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project (SLC)
• Sept. 17: Business Women's Forum: 09/17 Networking to the Next Level (Salt Lake Chamber, SLC)
• Sept. 20: Ratification Celebration, 6-9pm (Better Days 2020, Salt Lake City Public Library)
• Sept. 27: Polished: Learn From and Be Inspired by Women Like You! (Women of the Woodbury, UVU, Orem)
• Oct. 22: 2019 Women Empowered Conference - Rising Up (Ogden Weber Chamber, Ogden)

Sixth, the community is invited to a Women’s Leadership Forum (Panel and discussion) focused on “Girls, Sports, and Leadership” (October 1, 4:00-5:30pm). Panelists will be UVU’s Megan Kennedy (Associate Athletic Director), Cathy Nixon (Senior Associate Athletic Director), Sue Nyhus (Head Coach-Women’s Golf), Kylin Muñoz (Assistant Coach-Women’s Volleyball), and Hannah Bruce (Student Athlete-Women’s Soccer). See details and RSVP here.

Finally, check out the following editorials and articles:

• Guest Opinion: Happy Women's Equality Day (Deseret News)
• Dare to Lead, Insights & Reflections: Part I (LinkedIn)
• Guest Opinion: "This is the Place" is Still True for Utah (Deseret News)
• Robbyn Scribner: Utah Businesses Need to Meet Women Halfway (Salt Lake Tribune)

Don’t forget about our community calendar that lists all of the women’s events and gatherings in the state. Enjoy September!

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
susan.madsen@usu.edu | www.utwomen.org
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