There Is Power in Our Stories
Welcome to I AM U THRIVING
What Is I AM U THRIVING?
Through the art of storytelling, our visual storytelling campaign, I AM U THRIVING, aims to celebrate and highlight the rich and varied narratives that contribute to our campus community.
Each year, we host a compelling storytelling workshop and photoshoot. Participants are photographed holding whiteboards that feature their personal stories— testaments that there's always more than meets the eye.
This campaign is open to all students and is designed to create a space for all our community members to connect, affirm, and empower each other as we learn from our unique experiences.
Sharing stories
There is power in documenting our stories, especially when they are underrepresented, inaccurate, or outright missing in most venues.
- Gilda Ochoa
Stories are the threads that weave us together. They bridge gaps, foster empathy, and deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us. By sharing our stories, we find common ground and build stronger bonds within our campus community.
I AM U THRIVING invites everyone to share their unique experiences. This campaign is about authenticity and connection. It opens a window into the lives of our fellow U colleagues and classmates, encouraging curiosity and bringing us closer together.
Join us in celebrating the narratives that shape our collective journey.
Feature Overview
Every step of my story, from my childhood, to my journey to the United States, to becoming an associate vice president at a Tier 1 research university, all those unknown details make me who I am and gives me power. I want others to know that there is power in telling your own story and on your terms.
Read more about Dr. Bryan Hubain's story here
This visual campaign allows our campus family to share more about themselves and the complexities of identity, begin to learn about difference, and help us become more understanding, which is a crucial part to allyship.
Read more about I AM U THRIVING here
Get Involved
Visual Storytelling Workshop
Led by Student Affairs in collaboration with the School for Cultural and Social Transformation, join us for the annual I AM U THRIVING Visual Storytelling Campaign on April 3rd, 2024 at the Union Ballroom East anytime from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Stay tuned for the photo reveal!
Join Us for the Panel Discussion
Following the I AM U THRIVING visual storytelling campaign, a highlight of the event will be a panel discussion featuring a diverse range of speakers will occur April 18th, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM in Pano East Union Building. Participants are encouraged to share their own stories in a safe and supportive environment.
Join us for a storytelling showcase, the I Am U Thriving photo reveal, and a panel discussion exploring the importance of storytelling in fostering empowerment and belonging within our campus community.
Lunch will be provided!