The power of being oneself, authentically, is the focus of TRU’s annual equity, diversity and inclusion conference at on Thursday, May 15. Open to the public as well as TRU faculty, staff and students, U-B-U: an EDI celebration of authenticity, explores the power of authenticity in our professional and personal lives.

Join TRU’s Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI and AR) for a diverse lineup of speakers and panelists who will guide a meaningful dialogue about celebrating, respecting and supporting authenticity through the creation of inclusive environments at work and in the community. Participants will gain insights, experiences and strategies for fostering environments where authenticity thrives.

U-B-U: an EDI celebration of authenticity
Thursday, May 15, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grand Hall, CAC
Learn more and register by May 7

Keynote speaker Michael Bach, founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, is an award-winning thought leader, speaker and author. Based on his best-selling book, Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion, Bach will break down the complex world of gender diversity and why inclusivity matters in a workplace context.

Keynote speaker Dr. Gwen Grinyer, associate professor of physics at the University of Regina, is a prominent EDI advocate in science, technology, engineering and math. Grinyer will share her experiences navigating a career in nuclear physics as a woman, a mother and an out and visible member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and how she uses her voice, identity and privilege to uplift others and break barriers in science.

The conference will also include networking opportunities and a dynamic performance by Kamloops drag artist Miss Mousse, and provides breakfast and lunch.

Admission is free for TRU students, faculty and staff. Limited seats are available to the public — tickets are $125 plus GST. Register by Wednesday, May 7.