November 8th is National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day.
UW is proud to recognize and celebrate our first-generation students.
2023 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!
Visit participating offices on campus to learn about the services they provide.
Scan the QR code at each location to enter to win prizes! Prizes include Apple AirPods,
Stanley Tumblers, Ninja Mini Air Fryers, Sony Bluetooth Speakers, 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 7, 8, 9
Prize drawing will be held November 10
Thank you to all our participating offices:
LeaRN
The Writing Center
STEP Tutor Center
Tri-Alpha, First-Gen Honor Society
UW Libraries
ACES
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Susan McCormack Center for Student Success
College of Business - Peter M. & Paula Green Johnson Student Success Center
College of Education Student Success Center
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, & Natural Resources - Office of Academic and
Student Programs
School of Energy Resources
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources
SLCE
Dean of Students Office
SEO (GEARUP & TRiO - SSS, McNair Scholars, UB, UBMS, and EOC)
Honors College
Education Abroad
Student Success & Graduation Hub
Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information Technology
Coe Student Innovation Center
SciDIY
Make.IT
"Proud to be First-Generation" t-shirt give away sponsored by LeaRN
November 7, 8, 9
Coe Library, lower level
"Build Your First-Generation Community!" mix and mingle event hosted by TRiO
Enjoy free refreshments and warm drinks while connecting with other first-generation
students, faculty, staff, and community members.
November 8th, 10:00AM-2:00PM
Coe Library, room 506
Presenters include Angel Mora from SAFE Project, Jenna Krieschel from CASM, Michael
Wade from Student Educational Opportunity
For more information, please check out their website by clicking here.
Honors First Generation Banquet
Honors College Luncheon for First-Generation Students - November 7th
First Gen Scholars | Coe 105 | Dept. 3334 | 1000 E. University Ave. | Laramie, WY
82071 | Phone: 307-766-4322 | Email:firstgen@uwyo.edu