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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.

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.

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).

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?

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.