Events

2024-2025 Schedule of Events

First-Generation Graduation Celebration & Cording Ceremony

BFirst Cording Ceremony Flyer

Friday, May 9|1:00 to 3:00 pm|Mandela Room & Old Union Hall

Join us as we celebrate an academic milestone.


First-Gen Cocoa & Connections

cocoa mixer 2025

Friday, February 12|11:30 am to 1:30 pm|Tillman Lobby, University Union (New Location)

Join us as we celebrate the first-gen identity, and warm up with some hot cocoa, cider, coffee, and tea! Hot beverages are available for everyone!


First-Gen Voices Panel

First-Gen Panel

Friday, November 8th| Noon | Old Union Hall

Celebrate and explore the first-gen identity: Join BFirst and the Center for Learning and Teaching for a panel discussion.


First-Gen Networking Dinner

networking dinner poster

Thursday, November 7th| 6:30 pm | Old Union Hall

BFirst is hosting a networking event (with dinner!) designed to connect first-gen faculty, staff, and alumni with first-gen students!


Lemon-Aid Stand

Lemon-Aid Poster

Wednesday, August 21 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Peace Quad

Learn about us, how to get a mentor, what events we have planned, and what resources we have to offer!

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