First-Generation Week Celebration Events

First-Gen Week  

This week is in celebration of all students who come from families where neither parent has completed a bachelor's degree, making them First-Generation college students!

Sponsors: TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Upward Bound, Student Life and Leadership, Career Services, Learning Commons, Middle College Programs and UAA/APU Consortium Library.

“Why Not Us?” Movie Screening and Panel
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m.

Follow the journeys of four young people-all first in their families to go to college-as they road-trip across the country to interview inspiring individuals who were also first in their families to pursue higher education. After gaining wisdom and guidance from trail-blazing leaders-including Anna Maria Chávez, CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA, Grammy Award-winner John Legend, and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz-the Roadtrippers are emboldened to embrace the opportunities ahead and ask "why shouldn't I succeed?" The movie will be followed by a panel discussion. Register at tinyurl.com/uaawhynot.

The People You Know | Networking as a First-Generation Student
Wednesday, Nov. 11, Noon–12:30 p.m.

Have you ever heard the phrase, It's all about who you know? Personal connections and a positive reputation often equate to increased opportunities and greater career success. Join this session for tips on how to build your network from the ground up and leverage contacts in pursuit of new opportunities. Register at tinyurl.com/uaanetwork.

Virtual First-Gen Stem Panel Discussion
Thursday, Nov. 12, 4–5:30 p.m.

Join us for a first-gen stem panel discussion focusing on first-gen transitions for graduate, medical and professional school. This panel will feature Mario Muscarella, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, Mel Durrett, IAB Greenhouse Manager, and Shelly Thao, UAF/TRIO Alum, Graduate Student. Register at tinyurl.com/uaafirstgen.

Instagram Takeover with First-Generation College Student Samir Akal on @UAALife
Friday, Nov. 13

Follow along as first-generation college student Samir Akal takes over the @UAALife Instagram.

First-Gen with Jenn 
Friday, Nov. 13, 1–2 p.m.

Join Jennifer Booz, Chief Diversity Officer, for a professional development on working with first-generation college students. Register at tinyurl.com/firstgenJenn.

Weeklong events, Nov. 9–13

• Head to UAA's TRIO website for Zoom backgrounds you can use to proudly show your identity as a first-generation college student.
• UAA/APU Consortium Library Guide & Display, during library hours all week long

November Archive