Celebrate first-gen college students!
Join the University of Minnesota and colleges across the U.S. in celebrating the presence and experience of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on campus during First-Generation College Student Celebration Week through Friday, Nov. 11. Several events are planned during the week.
Through Friday, Nov. 11
Celebration details and list of events
The campuswide celebration includes pop-up celebrations, workshops, an open house, movie night, and other activities throughout the week.
The campuswide celebration includes pop-up celebrations, workshops, an open house, movie night, and other activities throughout the week.
Additionally, first-generation students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in the social media campaign "Hidden Treasures: #WeAreTheFirsts," by sharing a short Flipgrid video of their story. Videos will be posted on Instagram at @umnfirstgen during the week
If neither of your parents have earned a four-year college degree in the U.S., then you are considered a first-generation college student.
Everyone is encouraged to use items in the marketing toolkit to share their first-gen pride or support and use the hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen and #UMNFirst in social media posts.
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Office of Undergraduate Education
612-626-9425
oue@umn.edu
undergrad.umn.edu
