August 2021 Newsletter

Colleagues,

I have a number of Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) announcements for August:

First, we are pleased to announce the release of a new research snapshot titled “Utah Girls, Young Women, and Physical Activity.” Thanks to my co-researchers Kim Buesser and Rachel Myrer for their fabulous work on this snapshot. In addition, here is a new infographic that summarizes the findings. Also, a few weeks ago we released our fourth (of six) COVID-19 research and policy briefs titled, “The Impact of COVID-19 on Utah Women and Work: Caregiver Experiences (with Marin Christensen, UWLP Associate Director).

Second, we have two free events coming up (RSVP online) sponsored by the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, USU Extension, and the Utah Education Network (UEN):

1. A Conversation on the Impact of COVID-19 on Utah Women and Work (Aug. 25, Noon-1:15pm, Virtual)
2. A Fireside Chat with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson on Women and Leadership (Oct. 1, Noon-1:15pm; RSVP to attend either at USU Brigham City Campus or online)

Third, in partnership with Utah Public Radio, we have released a new podcast titled “Stopping Violence Against Utah Girls & Women” that discusses how you can support survivors and how to do your part to protect girls and women from violence. The podcast features highlights from a February 2021 online Women’s Leadership Forum. I’m joined by Liliana Olvera-Arbon, Chris Yadon, Dr. Annie Isabel Fukushima, and Jennifer Campbell.

Fourth, we have also added a recently updated infographic titled “Cosmetic Surgery Among Utah Women.” The 2-page infographics are print-friendly and provide visual representation of the data and statistics found in the accompanying research snapshots. Thanks to Laura Middleton for her volunteer work updating and creating the infographics

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

• September 16 (training program over a six-month period) - Political Development Series (Women’s Leadership Institute)
• September 24 (11:30am-2:00pm) - LeaderLuncheon 2021 (YWCA Utah)
• September 24 (9:00am-4:00pm) - WeROC 2021 (Women Entrepreneurs Realizing Opportunities For Capital) (VentureCapital.Org)
• Ongoing Training Programs: Women’s Business Center of Utah and People Helping People

Sixth, the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), has several open seats for public members. If you are interested in serving on a board or commission, you can apply online.

Finally, check out the following editorials and articles from the last month:

• Opinion: Why Just Talking About Diversity Won’t Help Utah Move Forward (Deseret News, Jul. 29, 2021)
• Guest Opinion: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women Caregivers (Daily Herald, Jul. 28, 2021)
• Susan Madsen: Understanding ‘Benevolent Sexism’ Can Help Us Be Better Utahns (The Salt Lake Tribune, Jul. 23, 2021)
• The Impact Of COVID-19 On Utah Women And Work On Tuesday's Access Utah (Utah Public Radio (UPR), Jul. 20, 2021)
• USU Survey: Utah Women Felt Lack of Support From Partners, Employers as They Shouldered Bulk of Unpaid Caregiving During COVID-19 (The Herald Journal, Jul. 19, 2021)
• Moms 'Struggled to Survive' Work and Home Responsibilities During Pandemic, Utah Survey Finds (KSL, Jul. 14, 2021)
• COVID-19, Employment Changes, and Organizational Support for Women at Work (LinkedIn, Jul. 9, 2021)
• Does The Media Create Sexism Toward Women In Politics? (St. George News, Jul. 6, 2021)
• Utah Newspapers Cover Female Candidates Differently, New Report Shows (The Salt Lake Tribune, Jul. 1, 2021)
• In Utah Politics, Women Are Just Getting Started (Deseret News, Jul. 1, 2021)

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Enjoy August!

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