REPOST: First-Generation College Student Celebration Week

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:34:46 -0500

Original Link: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/firstgen/posts/114837

First-Gen Day Celebration Table(Commona Breezeway) On November 8th from 10am-2pm we will be in the Commons Breezeway giving out grab and go food and drinks as well as fun giveaways for students.

A National Celebration Centering First-Gen Voices(National Virtual Event) A National Celebration Centering First-gen Voices will feature a panel of first-gen students and graduates sharing insight into their experience, moderated by Dr. Quintin B. Bullock, President, Community College of Allegheny County located in Allegheny Pennsylvania. It is through our understanding of the first-gen identity and experiences we may better align institution resources and support offerings to meet the unique needs of first-gen students. Panelist:

Ms. Alaura Ervin, legislative assistant, Office of Senator John Cornyn, TRIO Alum

Ms. Alexia Patino, undergraduate student, North Central College

Ms. Pierina Sanchez, Democratic nominee, New York City Council, TRIO Alum

Mr. Sly Worth Jr., graduate student, The Ohio State University

Click here to Register

(The TRIO Programs are a groups of programs funded by the US Department of Education. TRIO serves students who are low-income, first generation and members of racial and ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education. UMBC host 4 TRIO Programs.)

UMBC First-Gen Graduate Student Panel - November 9th from 5-6:00PM (Virtual)-Are you considering or thinking about going to graduate school? If yes, we will be hosting an event where we will have first-gen graduate students share their experiences about being first-gen in graduate programs. Join us using the link provided above on Tuesday, November 9th from 5:00-6:00pm. (Link to join can be found on our MYUMBC page here)

National Virtual Celebration Party - November 9th 7-8:00PM

Unite with your national network of peers for an exciting celebration of first-generation college students! The virtual party features a live DJ, several chances to win $25 gift cards and more! Join the #FirstGenVillage Social Media Challenge to win big!

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(COE is the Council for Opportunity in Education, a nonprofit organization, dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico.)