Upcoming Events
Fall 2024
First-Gen Friday
First-Gen Fridays are monthly events that provide a space for first-generation students to fellowship (food is provided) with each other and mix and mingle with first-generation faculty and staff from across the campus. Additionally, we will spotlight a resource, program, or service that may benefit attendees.
We are currently planning to have our First-Gen Friday events as follows:
- Friday, October 25th, 10 am till Noon, Tech Pride room
- Friday, November 15th , 10 am till Noon, Multipurpose room
- Friday, December 6th, 10 am till Noon , Tech Pride Room
National First-Generation Celebration Week
Friday, November 4-8, 2024
Each year, on November 8, colleges and universities nationwide celebrate first-generation students, faculty, and staff. This date also marks the approval of the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965, pivotal legislation to enhance educational opportunities for underprivileged students. The HEA was designed to ensure equal access to college by providing federal grants and loans and making vital investments in institutions and programs to positively impact the access, increase retention, and graduation of first-generation and low-income students.
Dress for Success
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – 11 am – Noon
Roaden University Center, Tech Pride Room, Room 101
Join the Office of First-Generation Student Success and the College of Business Professional Readiness & Leadership Center as we work together to learn and teach how to tie a tie and how to dress for success!
First to Soar event
Thursday, November 7th, 2024 – 11am – Noon
Roaden University Center, Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center, Room 258
Join the office of First-Generation Student Success and the CAFÉ for our First to Soar event. Attendees will hear more from the new office of First-Generation Student Success and a panel of First-Generation Faculty about their journey as first-generation students.
