First-Generation Celebration Day

November 8th is National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day.

UW is proud to recognize and celebrate our first-generation students.

logo of first-generation college celebration

2025 Events

  • First-Gen Book Display

    • Throughout November, there will be a book display featuring first-generation authors and themes. This collection will be on the main floor of Coe Library. Swing by and check them out! 

 

  • CAMPUS RESOURCES SCAVENGER HUNT - sponsored by LeaRN, UW Libraries, & SEO

    • What?
      • Visit participating offices on campus to learn about the services they provide.
      • Scan the QR code at each location to enter to earn a prize! Prizes include a Roku TV, Beats headphones Owala water bottles, mini air fryers, Amazon Echo Spot, and more
      • The more locations you visit, the more chances you have to win.
    • Where?
      • Participating locations listed below
      • Maps available at First-Gen Celebration table in the Union Breezeway
    • When?
      • November 4, 5, 6
      • Drawing for prizes will be held November 10
    • Thank you to all our participating campus entities:
      • Offices and Programs
        • LeaRN**
        • UW Libraries*
        • SEO (GEARUP & TRiO - SSS, McNair Scholars, UB, UBMS, and EOC)*
        • ACES*
        • American Heritage Center
        • Campus Recreation*
        • CASM
        • Coe Student Innovation Center
        • Dean of Students Office - Care & Outreach
        • Education Abroad*
        • Information Technology Academic Support Services
        • Innovation Wyrkshop
        • Make.IT
        • Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
        • Pokes Center for Community Resources
        • SciDIY
        • SLCE*
        • STEP Tutor Center*
        • Student Organizations and Entertainment
        • Student Success & Graduation Hub
        • The Writing Center
        • Tri-Alpha, First-Gen Honor Society
        • UW Art Museum
        • Violence Prevention Center
      • Schools & Colleges
        • College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, & Natural Resources - Office of Academic and Student Programs*
        • College of Arts & Sciences Advising Center
        • College of Business - Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center*
        • College of Education Student Success Center 
        • College of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Susan McCormack Center for Student Success*
        • College of Health Sciences Academic Advising Center*
        • Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
        • School of Energy Resources

 

* offices have generously donated prizes

** prizes purchased using funds donate by UW first-generation college graduate William White

 

  • "Proud to be First-Generation" t-shirt give away - sponsored by LeaRN

    • November 4, 5, 6, 7
    • Coe Library Student Learning Commons (lower level)

 

  • Tri-Alpha first-Gen Honor Society new member initiation ceremony
    • November 6, 4:00PM
    • Union Family Room

 

  • First-Gen First Friday - sponsored by Tri-Alpha, first-gen honor society
    • November 7, 10:00-3:00
    • Coe Library Student Learning Commons (lower level)
    • Write a "I'm proud to be First-Gen because..." note to fellow students, pick up stickers and swag

 

Do you want to learn some interesting facts about National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day? Head over to this page from our friends in Student Success Services.