First-Generation Celebration

November 2022

We are pleased to host ��Ӱֱ��'s inaugural First-Generation Week in celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day which takes place on Tuesday, November 8th! A combination of events and workshops for the entire ��Ӱֱ�� Community will be offered throughout the week of Nov. 7th - 11th.

Breaking Barriers First-Generation Week Celebration banner over Pembroke Arch

Image of Dean Leslie Castrejon with Jazmin Osorio-Rodriguez'23 in the Campus Center Main Lounge

Dean Leslie tabling outside of Uncommon Grounds for our What does it mean to be a First-Generation college student? event! 1 / 10

Students roasting marshmallows over the fire pit behind Rhoads dormitory

Students roasting marshmallows over the fire pit at our Chocolate & Crafts event 2 / 10

Image of Dean Nixon speaking at our Keynote event

Serving as our inaugural keynote speaker, Dean Nixon shares moments from her time at ��Ӱֱ�� and beyond as a First-Generation student. 3 / 10

Student writing down thoughts to an article on a poster sticky note as part of gallery walk activity

Our Undocumented Explained Workshop consisted of a Gallery Walk activity where participants were asked to walk around, read through a range of articles & infographics and encouraged to share their thoughts on the sticky-note poster. 4 / 10

Students singing along to lyrics at Karaoke Night

Snapshot of our Karaoke Night where everyone got to sing their hearts out 5 / 10

Students sitting around the table as Dean Chadwick leads our Budgeting & Credit Cards workshop

Dean Chadwick discussing with students on effective ways to budget and what to know when considering getting a credit card and establishing credit 6 / 10

Faculty and staff attending Dr. Skirkanich's presentation on supporting students in the classroom

Faculty and staff attending Dr. Skirkanich's Breaking Down Barriers and Building Up Pathways to Success presentation 7 / 10

Students playing ring toss at our Field Day event

While our Field Day event was moved indoors due to the weather, it didn't stop us from having some fun! 8 / 10

Students meeting with Dean Chadwick for our Finances after college workshop

Students meeting with Dean Chadwick to discuss financial planning for after college 9 / 10

Students enjoying halal food in the Multicultural living room at The Well

In collaboration with the Muslim Student Association (MSA), students joined us for a Halal friendly dinner. A perfect way to conclude our week-long celebration! 10 / 10