2SLGBTQIA+ MRU students are invited to apply to present on two student panels. Students can present research, writing, and/or creative work such as honours’ theses (or proposals), course work, artistic pieces, or their student organizing and community work.
Each student who is selected to present will receive a $50 Gift Card in thanks for their time and contributions.
The presentation submissions will be assessed by QriTical faculty on the following criteria:
1) Connection to 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, themes, and/or theories
2) Attention to intersecting relations of power such as racism, colonialism, classism, etc.
3) Overall contribution to the panel, including diversity of panelists and presentation topics
We are accepting submissions until Thursday, March 7th.
The colloquium will also feature a curated digital display where students can showcase their creative projects (e.g., videos, images) and/or conference poster-style pieces. We will accept all display submissions that connect to 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, themes, and/or theories.
When: April 5, 2024
Time: 12pm- 5pm, 'Fireside Chat' with Vivek Shraya at 2pm (via Zoom)
Where: Library Visualization Classroom (EL1441)
There will be lunch and light refreshments during the colloquium.
QTBIPOC icon Vivek Shraya will offer a "fireside chat" where she will answer student questions about her work, her experiences, her art, and about 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences more generally.
Shraya is an award-winning multimedia artist who works in the areas of music, literature, visual art, theater, TV, and fashion. She is the creator and writer of the new CBC Gem Original Series How to Fail as a Popstar, is the author of the best-selling book I’m Afraid of Men, and she is the founder of the award-winning publishing imprint VS. Books, which supports emerging BIPOC writers. Shraya has been a brand ambassador for MAC Cosmetics and Pantene, and she is a director on the board of the Tegan and Sara Foundation.
Get to know more about Vivek Shraya here: https://vivekshraya.com/
Students, faculty, university leadership, friends, and family can be invited to the event to show support for presenters. Everyone is welcome!
