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  • March 21, 2023

First-Gen Week is Nov. 3–8

October 28, 2021

Celebrate first generation students during First-Gen Week, Wednesday, Nov. 3 through Monday, Nov. 8, with a variety of activities leading up to the National Day of Recognition of students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. Programming includes:  

But First, FAFSA! 
Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 8, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Raynor Memorial Library, 227 

No appointment needed.  

First-Gen Connect with Career Services Center
Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the AMU, Lunda Room, 2nd floor 

Register on Handshake. 

The Gathering for Students of Color
Friday, Nov. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the AMU, 252 

First-Gen First Friday General Body Meeting
Friday, Nov. 5, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AMU, 137 

Late Night Improv Troupe
Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 p.m. in the Weasler Auditorium 

Law School 101
Monday, November 8, at 12:30 p.m. in Eckstein Hall, 367 

Register online.  

First-Gen Day Closing Celebration
Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMU, 2nd floor lobby 

EOP 50th Anniversary Closing Celebration
Monday, Nov. 8, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the AMU, 227  

Register online.  

College of Business First-Gen Alumni Panel
Monday, Nov. 8, from 5:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall, Eisenberg Reading Room  

Register online.  

Are you a First-Gen ally? Download a First-Gen ally Teams background online and/or sign up for the First-Gen student network online.  

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