http://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/ University of Utah Blog en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:43:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/outgoingchairsept.php It is with immense pride and gratitude that I reflect on our past year. Our 2023-2024 academic year was marked by significant growth, innovation, and collaboration. Jasmin Valdivia Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:41:56 +0000 Message from the Chair|September Message from the Outgoing Chair Person with long braided hair sitting on black stairs, wearing a white shirt and bracelets, with one hand resting on their chin. Person with long braided hair sitting on black stairs, wearing a white shirt and bracelets, with one hand resting on their chin. https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/outgoingchairsept.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/letterchairsep.php When there is a shift in leadership or a start to a new year, there are connotations and declarations of “New Beginnings.” New beginnings are lovely. They are filled with hopes, dreams, and renewed energy. Concerning my personal and professional life, I am not looking at the start of this school year as a "New Beginning." Jasmin Valdivia Tue, 24 Sep 2024 21:34:23 +0000 Message from the Chair|September|2024 Letter From the Chair Portrait of a person wearing a gray polo shirt with a maroon emblem, standing outdoors in front of a brick and stone building. Portrait of a person wearing a gray polo shirt with a maroon emblem, standing outdoors in front of a brick and stone building. https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/letterchairsep.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/join_the_chapterboard.php We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 chapter board. jasmin@uen.org (Jasmin Valdivia) Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:55:03 +0000 Board|Board Application Join the 2024-2025 UWHEN - University of Utah Chapter! UWHEN Logo UWHEN Logo https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/join_the_chapterboard.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/feb24_letter_from_chair.php Leadership is often tested in calm waters, but it's truly forged in the wave of trials. When storms of challenge and uncertainty roll in, it's a leader's unwavering resolve and strategic navigation that guides teams through choppy waters to calmer shores. As much as I’d love to paint the picture of our teams calmly floating into the sunset every time - leadership is not always smooth sailing. Inevitably, storms will brew, waves will crash, and the once clear skies will turn ominous. It's in these moments, our true leadership skills are tested. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:08:08 +0000 Message from the Chair|February|2024 Message from the Chair A woman presenting to three seated colleagues in a bright office meeting room with large windows. A woman presenting to three seated colleagues in a bright office meeting room with large windows. https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024/feb24_letter_from_chair.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2023/june-message-from-the-chair.php As our board and team knows by now, I love sand volleyball. I love it in a “if I had started playing as a kid, I would probably have tried to play professionally” kind of way. But for whatever reason, my middle school self got into creative writing instead. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:38:41 +0000 Message from the Chair Four women in athletic wear standing on indoor sand volleyball court holding volleyballs and currency, celebratory setting. Four women in athletic wear standing on indoor sand volleyball court holding volleyballs and currency, celebratory setting. https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2023/june-message-from-the-chair.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2023/uwhen-2023-statewide-conference-call-for-proposals.php We are thrilled to share information about the UWHEN 2023 statewide conference. This is a wonderful (and very affordable) opportunity to network with fellow higher education professionals to advance your own and others’ leadership. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:47:34 +0000 UWHEN 2023 Statewide Conference - Call for Proposals Call for Proposals Call for Proposals https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2023/uwhen-2023-statewide-conference-call-for-proposals.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/GTK_Hollie-Fuhrmann.php As part of the U’s UWHEN Professional Development team, Hollie helps design and create workshops and other opportunities for U women to grow careers in higher ed. As a staffer for the Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center, she specializes in applying for research grants. Get to know more of your UWHEN Planning Committee members at the next Women @ the U Social! jgibbs@uen.org (Jennifer Gibbs) Tue, 05 Nov 2019 01:23:43 +0000 Get to Know UWHEN Get to Know UWHEN: Hollie Fuhrmann decorative decorative https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/GTK_Hollie-Fuhrmann.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/whyattend.php Women at the U is our main UWHEN social, held from 4-6pm the last Friday of each month. Each time a different group comes, and I always find it enjoyable. But, if you're new to the UofU UWHEN, you might wonder why we do these "happy hours." Here are my thoughts on reasons why it's valuable/debunking some of the myths or concerns I've heard. ruchi.watson@Eccles.Utah.edu (Ruchi M. Watson) Thu, 03 Oct 2019 03:19:10 +0000 Community Why attend Women at the U? Why attend Women at the U? Why attend Women at the U? https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/whyattend.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/gtk_annalisapurser.php Planning Committee members like Annalisa are working behind the scenes to ensure the University of Utah's chapter of UWHEN helps more women find success in their careers in higher education. jgibbs@uen.org (Jennifer Gibbs) Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:11:06 +0000 Get to Know UWHEN Get to Know UWHEN: Annalisa Purser decorative decorative https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/gtk_annalisapurser.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/navigating.php One of the things I often hear from women on campus (particularly those who are not tenure-track faculty), is that they are unsure of how to navigate their career path. Do you wait for someone to tap you on the shoulder? Try to move up in your own organization? Move to another one? These questions (and more) don't have one definitive answer and, like most things, are context-dependent. Below is a quick story of navigating my own career path, which you will see has not been a straight line...(and in my opinion, rarely is). ruchi.watson@Eccles.Utah.edu (Ruchi M. Watson) Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:00:41 +0000 Professional Development Reality Check: Navigating your career path Hand holding a compass Hand holding a compass https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/navigating.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/being present.php How often do you make time to stop and be present? Do you have a fond memory of being present? What was it? How do you make time/space/energy for being present? ruchi.watson@Eccles.Utah.edu (Ruchi M. Watson) Thu, 22 Aug 2019 19:59:51 +0000 Personal Development Being Present Being present Being present https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/being present.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/Peer Mentors.php For most of us, when we picture a mentor, our minds go to an older, wiser colleague or friend who has decades more experience. However, I’ve found that some of my most valuable mentors have been peer mentors. ruchi.watson@Eccles.Utah.edu (Ruchi M. Watson) Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:41:59 +0000 Professional Development Peers Can Be Great Mentors With Penn Peers at Graduation With Penn Peers at Graduation https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/Peer Mentors.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/gtk_jenngibbs.php The University of Utah's UWHEN chapter members are a diverse group of women committed to helping peers connect with resources to support their professional development. Get to know us through this series of blog posts! jgibbs@uen.org (Carmen Gold-Johnson) Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:38:10 +0000 Get to Know UWHEN Get to Know UWHEN: Jenn Gibbs Lake Lake https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/gtk_jenngibbs.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/rwatson-8-9-19.php HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED IMPOSTER SYNDROME? I spoke to a friend yesterday (one of my many peer mentors), and as I was hemming and hawing about the pros and cons of pursuing some opportunity, he stopped me and exclaimed "What is up with you and the imposter syndrome?! You're awesome and a great leader and you can do anything! I don't get it." ruchi.watson@Eccles.Utah.edu (Ruchi M. Watson) Fri, 16 Aug 2019 23:55:40 +0000 Professional Development Have You Experienced Imposter Syndrome? Woman hiding behind scarf Woman hiding behind scarf https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/rwatson-8-9-19.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/speakingup.php On January 25th, the David Eccles School of Business hosted a Women’s Workshop titled Being Assertive: Speaking Up and Being Heard on a Team. As an introverted person that does not perceive themselves as particularly assertive, I attended hoping to learn a few pieces of useful information that would help me grow as a professional. Christine Baczek, Post-Award Administrator, College of Nursing Tue, 07 May 2019 19:17:22 +0000 Event Recaps Resource share: Speaking Up and Being Heard meeting meeting https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2019/speakingup.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/rediscovering.php Have you ever been there? In a meeting and everyone is talking around you and past each other. But, no one seems to be asking the questions that should be asked cgold@sa.utah.edu (Hollie Fuhrmann) Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:27:28 +0000 Professional Development Rediscovering the Power of Questions Meeting Meeting https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/rediscovering.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/takingtime.php Have you wanted to level up in your career at the U but your day-to-day work is taking all your time and energy? cgold@sa.utah.edu (Jenn Gibbs) Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:37:43 +0000 Personal Development Taking Time Networking Networking https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/takingtime.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/whendoesmycareerbegin.php You could say I came late to the party. Or that life got in the way. Or that I was too busy having adventure. But really I think it was more like I didn’t quite know what I wanted to do ‘when I grew up’, so I tried many things. cgold@sa.utah.edu (Stacey Slager ) Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:35:25 +0000 Personal Development When does my Career Begin Like a Boss Like a Boss https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/whendoesmycareerbegin.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/findingcommunity .php As my time at the University moved on, my community expanded into the larger University community. cgold@sa.utah.edu (Stacey Slager ) Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:32:42 +0000 Community Finding Community Volunteer Volunteer https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/findingcommunity .php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/happyfolder.php I honestly can’t remember where I first heard this tip, but one of the best and simplest things I’ve ever done at work –to keep morale up, to ensure I maintain awareness of my strengths, and to prepare for development conversations with my supervisor–is to create a “Happy” folder in Outlook. cgold@sa.utah.edu (Ruchi Watson) Mon, 03 Dec 2018 21:27:24 +0000 Personal Development Create a "Happy" Folder Happy Happy https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/happyfolder.php https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/creating-community.php As a new professional in higher education there are so many different “communities” to be a part of. One for student affairs, one for career development, woman, Latinx, and more outside of higher education as well that include family and friends. cgold@sa.utah.edu (Carmen Gold-Johnson) Mon, 05 Nov 2018 19:15:10 +0000 Community Creating Your Own Community Reflect Reflect https://uwhen.utah.edu/blog/posts/2018/creating-community.php