NOVEMBER 6-11, 2023

Celebration Kick Off

KU Memorial Union, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Stop by the First Forward Committee table on the 4th floor of the Union, grab some cake & swag to celebrate First-Gen week. Not sure what this is, come by to learn more.

No sign up required.

Headshot Tuesday

Summerfield Hall, 10:00am-1:00pm

Prioritizing our First-Gen students, we will offer professional headshots for our Juniors, Seniors, and graduate students to prepare for career and internship headshot needs.

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First-Gen Student Conference

Burge Union, 8:00am-2:00pm

Break barriers by empowering students and centering the community at KU’s inaugural first-generation college student conference. Details and registration.

Lunch & First-Gen Keynote

Burge Union, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Hear from national youth engagement expert Carlos Ojeda Jr during a free lunch for all conference attendees. Details and registration.

First-Gen Professional Development

Burge Union, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Faculty and staff are invited to this free professional development opportunity and build your toolbox in supporting first-generation college students. Details and registration.

I Am First Too Poster Reception

Burge Union Forum C & D, 4:00pm-5:00pm

Continue National First-Gen Day by celebrating the 12 new honorees that will appear on CEOP’s fifth annual I Am First Too poster.

Tea at Three

KU Memorial Union, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Join us in the Traditions Area, Kansas Union, Level 4 for free tea and cookies! Learn more about First-Gen support &celebrate First-Gen week. No sign up required.

Donut Feel Good To Be First-Gen

Summerfield Hall 1st Floor Lobby, 8:00am-9:00am

Strong Hall Lobby Rotunda, 8:00am-9:00am

TGIF so let’s celebrate with donuts and drinks with our FIRST student org. No sign up required.

FIRST Hawk Link Tailgate

Memorial Stadium Hill, 2 Hours Before Kick Off Time

Close out the week at the Hawk Link Tailgate, free food, drinks and community fun. Game time/Kick Off Time is yet to be determined. Sign up here.