2023-2024 Schedule of Events
Fleishman Event: Do Qualifications Always Matter?
Wednesday, November 15 | noon – 1:00 p.m. | UUW 324
National First-Generation College Celebration Networking Dinner
Wednesday, November 8 | 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. | Old Union Hall (University Union)
Please RSVP
Lemon-Aid Stand
Wednesday, August 23 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Peace Quad
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2022-2023 Schedule of Events
First-Generation Graduation Celebration & Cording Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate an academic milestone.
Thursday, May 11| 1 - 3:00 p.m. | Mandela Room
This event is open to all graduating first-generation college students; you must RSVP by May 1st to attend!
First-Gen Friday Event: Next Steps
Join us for a discussion regarding the first-generation experience
as we:
• discuss the topic of next steps post-graduation,
• discuss what this looks like for many first-generation students,
• celebrate graduating first-generation students (although any year students
are welcome to attend),
• and more!
Friday, April 28| 1:00- 2:00 p.m. | UUW-325
It is a great opportunity to network, learn more about resources
and speak with other first-generation students!
First-Gen Friday Event: Breaking Down Professionalism as a First-Gen Student
Join us for a discussion regarding the first-generation experience
as we:
• break down the meaning of professionalism,
• how the intersectionality of various identities impact professionalism,
• and how that tends to show up as a first-generation student and eventually
employee.
Friday, March 10 | noon - 1:00 p.m. | UU-108
It is a great opportunity to network, learn more about resources and
speak with other first-generation students! Food will be served!
FIRST-GEN COCOA MIXER
Join us as we celebrate the first-gen identity, and warm up
with some hot cocoa and cider!
Wednesday, February 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | PEACE QUAD
First-Gen Friday Event: What's Your First-Generation Story?: Imposter Syndrome
Join Fleishman & the BFirst Network for a discussion regarding the First-Generation College Experience. This session will focus on imposter syndrome.
Friday, November 18 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | UU 111
It is a great opportunity to network, learn more about resources and speak with other first-generation students!
Free food and refreshments will be provided!
National First-Generation College Celebration Networking Day
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
5 - 7 p.m.
Old Union Hall (University Union)
Please RSVP
2022 First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event hosted by COE
To complement our First-Generation College Celebration Day plans, on Tuesday, November 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET or Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. ET, tune into this panel discussion on how to create an environment conducive to first-generation adult learners.
Brenda Dann-Messier moderates the virtual panel. Dann-Messier is a senior advisor with the Education Strategy Group; former Post-Secondary Commissioner of Higher Education in Rhode Island; and past assistant secretary for Career, Technology, & Adult Education with the Obama Administration.
Joining Dann-Messier is:
- Kelly Brochu, assistant to the president for special projects at Regis College
- Matt Donovan, director of educational access programs at Morehead State University
- Vanessa Sheared, president, board of directors at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
First-Gen Friday Event: What's Your First-Generation Story?: The College Experience
Join Fleishman & the BFirst Network for a discussion regarding the First-Generation College Experience. The series will focus on providing a space to share insight into the stories of first-generation students, faculty, and staff alike with respect to career and professional development.
Friday, October 28 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | UU 103
It is a great opportunity to network, learn more about resources and speak with other first-generation students!
Free food and refreshments will be provided!
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2021-2022 Schedule of Events
**The events below have passed.**
Inaugural First-Generation Graduation Celebration + Cording Ceremony
Thursday, May 12, 2022
1 - 3 p.m.
Mandela Room (University Union)
First-Generation Celebration Week
Monday, Nov. 8
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Celebration Day Virtual Panel + Viewing Party!Get inspired by first-generation narratives of success and triumph, from across the nation! |
All
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Tuesday, Nov. 9
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How Far We've ComeA First-Gen Reflection Hybrid Event |
First-gens
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Tuesday, Nov. 9
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Virtual Celebration PartyCome thru to win $$$ PRIZES $$$ from the Council for Opportunity in Education! |
First-gens
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Friday, Nov. 12
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First-Gen VoicesA Student Panel to Foster a Community of First-Gen Advocates & Help Our First-Gen Students Thrive! |
All faculty,
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