The Division of Student Affairs and TRIO Student Support Services are proud to host the 2023 First-Generation College Celebration.
First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the first-generation college student identity by advancing an asset-based, national narrative of these students’ experiences and outcomes. It is celebrated annually on November 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ educations and made key investments in colleges and universities.
2023 First-Generation Celebration
Previous First-Generation Celebrations
Wednesday, November 2
Event: Professional Clothes Closet
Time: 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Location: Ursa’s Fireside
Saturday, November 5
Event: First-Gen Tailgating at the WashU Football Game
Time: 11 a.m.-1 pm.pm
Location: Sumers Rec Center
Link: https://wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6uohsRRoxU2ODQO
Monday, November 7
Event: First-Gen Resource Fair (For McKelvey Students Only)
Time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Location: Green Hall L0120
Event: First-Gen McKelvey Dinner (For McKelvey Students Only)
Time: 6:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Green Collaboration Space
Link: https://wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lBHtdBn4Y232xE
Tuesday, November 8
Event: First-Gen Celebration
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Mudd Field
Signup link: https://wustl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MfGLhJ5wdB9y3c