Events 2022-2023

Event Name Event Description Event Date 
First-Generation Graduation Celebration & Cording Ceremony Join us as we celebrate an academic milestone. Thursday, May 11| 1 - 3:00 p.m. | Mandela Room

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)
 Friday, April 28| 1:00- 2:00 p.m. | UUW-325

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
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

National First-Generation College Celebration Networking Day

 BFirst is hosting a networking event (with dinner!) designed to connect first-gen faculty, staff, and alumni with first-gen students! Wednesday, November 9 |
5 - 7 p.m. |
Old Union Hall 
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

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