First-Generation Celebration Day

2026 Events

 

First-Gen Book Display - sponsored by UW Libraries

• 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 43" TV, Beats earbuds, 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 10, 11, 12
  • Drawing for prizes will be held November 16
• 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*
    • ASUW*
    • Campus Recreation*
    • Coe Student Innovation Center
    • Dean of Students Office
    • Disability Support Services
    • Education Abroad*
    • Make.IT
    • Oral Communication Center*
    • Pokes Center for Community Resources
    • SciDIY
    • SLCE
    • STEP Tutor Center*
    • Student Financial Services
    • Studio Coe
    • The Trailhead (SS&G)
    • The Writing Center
    • Transfer Relations
    • 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*
    • 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 10, 11, 12
• Coe Library Student Learning Commons (lower level)

 

Tri-Alpha first-Gen Honor Society new member initiation ceremony

• November 12, 4:00PM
• Union Family Room

 

First-Gen First Friday - sponsored by Tri-Alpha, first-gen honor society

• November 6, 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