I am U Thriving Recap

February 16, 2023Shenia Sellers

I am U thriving was hosted February 8^th, 2023. The event was hosted by the Student Development and inclusion office with the support of student volunteers from the School of Social and Cultural Transformation and UMC. We have under 50 students, staff, and faculty participated in the photoshoot. Many have shared their positive feedback, many thankful for the opportunity to have a platform to share their story in a personal and empowering way. Many expressed their desire to have the event hosted more frequently to allow more participants to share their story!

Feedback from participants:

"Thank YOU for providing a wonderful platform for folks like me to share our stories. It was an empowerment through vulnerability!"
"It was a great opportunity to take part in the I am U Thriving action. Thank you so much."
"It was a great experience to be able to participate in the I am U Thriving event. I hope it is beneficial to the community."

Two people smile for photo holding a whiteboard which reads, "We don't just make magic... We are magic." Person sits on a wooden bar stool holding a whiteboard which reads, "I am an empowered and proud Indian American Woman. I am a Multi-Lingual College Student with a double-major. By running an international non-profit, I stand with equality and authenticity. #BeYou #LoveUrself."

Person holds a whiteboard which reads, "Love, Empathy, I am a Black African Mum. I am a Graduate Student. Mental Health for International Students is REAL. Kindness. Joy." Person holds a whitebard which reads, "Queer, Autism, Valued. I feel I'm able to affect change through opportunities I've had at the U."

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