LEGACIES - Utah Women's Walk

About LEGACIES - Utah Women's Walk

Gratitude The purpose of the Utah Women’s Walk is to recognize and show gratitude for the lives of notable women who have made significant contributions to life in the state of Utah over the past one hundred and fifty years. The intention of this project is to educate the public about the remarkable lives of Utah women and to uplift, inspire, and motivate other women to reach for their highest potential. The Utah Women’s Walk is also meant to encourage appreciation for the variety of work in which Utah women are engaged and to demonstrate the cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in our state. Research for this project originated with the completion of a master’s thesis by Michele Welch in 2007, under the direction of Dr. Jan Roush and Dr. Melody Graulich at Utah State University. Currently, the project is underway with students in an American Studies course at Utah Valley University. Students are currently interviewing, researching, and writing about the lives of significant Utah women that most inspire them. On completion, biographies, recordings, and transcriptions of the interviews will be housed in the George Sutherland Archives at Utah Valley University. Origin On the last day of completing my finals at Brigham Young University in April of 2001, I wanted to do something special to commemorate my completion of an undergraduate degree in Humanities. I called my niece, Hilary, to walk through the newly completed Thanksgiving Point Garden in Lehi, Utah to celebrate this special day. Hilary and I spent a very enjoyable time reminiscing about her mother, Rebecca who had passed away from cancer five years earlier, when Hilary was only eight years old. It is hard to describe the uplifting experience we had in words—it was not just a time of celebration, it was a significant experience of enjoying the beauties of nature and sharing information with Hilary about her remarkable mother. Together the walk provided us an educational, motivating, inspirational, and healing experience not long forgotten. Shortly afterwards, I read an article in Good Housekeeping about a New Jersey Senator, Diane Allen, who was spearheading legislation to develop a “New Jersey’s Women’s Heritage Trail” commemorating the contributions of women to the history of their state. Since that time I have become aware of other projects such as the “Boston Women’s Heritage Trail,” which honors the important work of women in Massachusetts. The Boston exhibit highlights household names such as Abigail Adams, Amelia Earhart, and Rose Kennedy, while other designated women are much less familiar. Similarly, the University of Portland recently opened an exhibit on their campus called “Walk of the Heroines.” Over the course of nearly 20 years, the uplifting garden walk with my niece has developed into a viable and important future exhibit whereby many can enjoy and learn about Utah women. –Michele A. Welch Garden Walk On September 16, 2017 Utah Women’s Walk opened a garden walk exhibit at Thanksgiving Point as a way of honoring the women of Utah. The opening included a welcome by Jeanette Herbert, remarks by Utah Valley University President Matthew Holland, and the One Voice Children’s Choir. The centerpiece statue Connexion, commissioned by Utah Woman’s Walk, is representative of the diversity of culture, ethnicity, racial, and age of the women of Utah. It also depicts women lifting and supporting one another as they navigate through their personal experiences. Connexion is the only standing exhibit recognizing the collective influence of women who have powerfully shaped Utah’s unique and cherished heritage. “I’ve learned that people forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Maya Angelou Thanksgiving Point welcomes over 200,000 guests each year to their gardens. As guests visit the exhibit they will be able to access, on a mobile device, abbreviated video interviews of Utah Woman’s Walk honorees. Guests who would like more information will be directed to the full transcript and video of the interview in the Utah Valley University George Sutherland Archives, accessed through the Utah Woman’s Walk website. We envision the garden walk to be a place of healing, learning, and appreciation. Tens of thousands will have the opportunity to walk the exhibit, read and hear the stories of these tremendous women. The story of Utah women is the greatest story never told. Research Research for the Utah Women’s Walk will be based primarily on personal interviews with nominees whenever possible and rely on secondary resources as needed, for example, in the case that a nominee is deceased. Biographies written by others may also be submitted and should be no longer than 1,500 words or five typed pages. Transcripts of the interviews and final biographies will be kept in the George Sutherland Archives at Utah Valley University. Selection of women featured in the garden will reflect a wide variety of accomplishments by women who have made notable contributions in their field of expertise and have had significant influence on the lives of others both inside and outside of the state. The women chosen will reflect the diversity of the state of Utah based on modern demographic studies and, where possible, will represent all geographic regions of Utah.

Publisher

Michele Welch

Category

education · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jul 2020

Latest episode

15 Jul 2021

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jul 2021

   Legacies - Julia Caswell

   Julia Caswell was born in communist Bulgaria, but was able to escape with her family. Remarkably, years later in 1989, Julie was assigned to be the broadcaster for Voice of America radio, who would announce to the Bulgarian population, the end of communist rule.

2. 

   8 Jul 2021

   Legacies - Neylan McBaine

   Neylan McBaine is a non-profit leader, marketing executive and passionate advocate. As the author of three books and TEDx presenter, Neylan has been called a “uniquely important” “change agent” in Utah and within her faith. Drawing from foundational years as a marketer in Silicon Valley, Neylan brings a unique combination of audience awareness, clear communication and a sense of creative fun to her work in the non-profit, education and cause-oriented spaces.

3. 

   1 Jul 2021

   Legacies - Jeanetta Williams

   Jeanetta Williams recalls her early years growing up in Oklahoma attending segregated schools. She discusses her career working at U.S. West Communications and Utah Transit Authority; she also discusses her work and effort in civics and human rights.

4. 

   24 Jun 2021

   Legacies - Helen Papanikolas

   “Legacies” a podcast dedicated to preserving the inspiring stories and wisdom of Utah women. Zeese Papanikolas speaks lovingly of his mother, ethnic historian Helen Zeese Papanikolas who died in 2004. He describes her background, the marriage of his parents, and the beginnings of Helen’s writing career. We discuss her fiction and nonfiction work as well as her role as a mentor to young historians.

5. 

   17 Jun 2021

   Legacies - Maxine Conder

   “Legacies” a podcast dedicated to preserving the inspiring stories and wisdom of Utah women. Maxine Conder recalls her growing up years in American Fork as a child and later in Tooele, Utah. She describes how she mistakenly signed up for a regular commission in the navy and her nursing career. She describes her many assignments including those in Korea, Guam, many hospitals in the United States, her education, and finally her assignment as rear admiral of the United States Navy Nurse Corps.

6. 

   10 Jun 2021

   Legacies - Joy O'Banion

   “Legacies” a podcast dedicated to preserving the inspiring stories and wisdom of Utah women. In November 2012, the Board of Directors of the Family Support & Treatment Center officially named the building in honor of Joy A. O’Banion to recognize her unwavering personal commitment and ongoing years of service to the organization. Joy served as the agency’s Executive Director for over 25 years from August 1989 through September 2014. Currently, as Director of Strategy, Joy remains an integral part of decision making and adherence to the agency’s mission.

7. 

   3 Jun 2021

   Legacies - ANN TAKASAKI

   Elizabeth Ann Inouye Takasaki has served in various organizations and committees, including Intermountain Healthcare Women's Advisory Board, Community Connect Health Board, American Mother's Association, and chair of American Medical Association Alliance. She also served on the LDS Young Women General Board. Currently she serves on Board of Directors for Big Ocean Women.

8. 

   27 May 2021

   Legacies - Dr. Susan Madsen

   “Legacies” a podcast dedicated to preserving the inspiring stories and wisdom of Utah women. Dr. Madsen is a professor at Utah State University and the founding director of the Utah Women & Leadership project, an initiative focused on strengthening the impact of Utah girls and women. I spoke with her in August of last year.

9. 

   10 Jul 2020

   Welcome to LEGACIES - Michele Welch

   Your introduction to the Director of the Utah's Women's Walk Michele Welch and how these stories will impact you. The purpose of Utah Women's Walk is to recognize and show gratitude for the lives of notable women who've made significant contributions to life in Utah. https://www.facebook.com/utahwomenswalk/ (https://www.facebook.com/utahwomenswalk/) http://utahwomenswalk.org/ (http://utahwomenswalk.org/)

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