Announcements from the First-Gen. Team
First-Generation
College Celebration (November 8th!) 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. Here at GovState, we celebrate with a week full of activities to
celebrate our first-gen. Jaguars! Read below to learn more about what’s
coming up for this year’s celebration.
We
would like to remind students that if neither of your parents/guardians
have obtained a bachelor’s degree, you are considered a first-generation
student, and we are here for you! We are encouraging you to join our
student network for tailored services and support. Please stop by our office
(C1321), First-Gen. Connect tables, or join our network online (here).
Students who have joined our network are eligible for a first-gen. lanyard.
Please stay tuned
for future announcements. Information on upcoming events will also be available
via the InsideGovState newsletter.
Keep us with us by
following us on Instagram(@ govst.firstgen)
or visiting our webpage!
Upcoming First-Generation Center Events
- "Friends of
First-Gen." First-Generation Celebration Week November 4th-9th|Times and locations vary
- We are celebrating National First Gen
Celebration week with fun activities all week long. Please stay tuned for
more information in the following weeks for the details of each event
happening that week!
- The One with The
First-Gen. Walk of Fame November 4-8, 2024 | D-Atrium Display
- By showcasing the achievements of our faculty and staff, we
aim to inspire, uplift, and empower our first-generation students,
proving that success is not just attainable—it thrives within our
university family. Please visit our display and learn more about our
First- Gen. faculty and staff here at GSU.
- The One with
Friendship Bracelets November 4,
2024 | 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Engbretson Hall
- Join the First-Generation Center for an afternoon of
creativity and connection as we kick off First-Generation College
Celebration week! Create friendship bracelets while discussing the
first-gen experience and building new connections. This event is a great
way to celebrate first-gen students, foster allyship, and strengthen our
community.
- The One Where We
Vote November 5, 2024
- It’s Election Day! Campus will be closed.
We encourage you to head to the polls and cast your vote! Afterwards,
please take a moment to engage with our social media content as we
continue to honor first-generation student success.
- The One With T-shirts November 6, 2024 | 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. | C1321 (First-Gen.
Center)
- Get ready for First-Generation Student Day
on November 8 with a special t-shirt giveaway at GovState’s First-
Generation Center! Stop by to pick up exclusive goodies, connect with
fellow first-gen students, and learn about our resources and support. Registered FGC students
will receive their first-gen. t-shirt to wear at our Friendsgiving
celebration on November 7, 2024.
- The One For
Friendsgiving! November 7, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Hall of Honors
- Celebrate the first-gen. identity and
achievements at our Friendsgiving* event in honor of First-Generation
Student Celebration Day! Join us for an afternoon of delicious food, fun,
and connection with fellow first-gen. students. This is your chance to share
stories, celebrate your journeys, and build community. Don’t miss
out—come as you are and let’s celebrate together!
- *
Seats are limited. RSVP required. Please RSVP here.
(Form will close once space is filled)*
Questions? E-mail us at firstgen@govst.edu