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MSU Denver
Celebrate National First-Generation Week
November 8th is National First-Generation College Student Day. Within Metropolitan State University, over 58% of our student population is First-Generation. The First-Generation Initiatives Program in the CMEI are honoring First-Generation students who are paving the way for their families and friends.
What is National First-Generation Week?
On November 8th, colleges and universities across the country recognize First-Generation students, faculty and staff. This date commemorates the day Congress approved the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965. The HEA legislation made critical investments in institutions and funded programs to increase the access, retention, and graduation of First-Generation, low-income students.
November 8, 2022, marks the 57th anniversary of the signing of the HEA. Since its passage, millions of First-Generation, low-income/under-resourced students have been helped along their path to completing college degrees by programs created by the act. Here at MSU Denver, we feel that one day is just not enough to honor our amazing first-generation students, faculty, and staff, so we are taking the whole week to celebrate them.
MSU Denver defines a First-Generation college student as a student who comes from a family where neither of their parents/guardians obtained a four-year degree. Additionally, students whose siblings went to college are classified as First-Generation.
During National First-Generation Week, MSU Denver’s First-Generation Initiatives Program will facilitate programs and events that highlight the awareness of First-Generation students, staff, and faculty. The community will learn about, but not limited to Imposter Syndrome and strategize ways to overcome it; the needs of First-Generation students on MSU Denver campus; how First-Generation MSU Denver Alumnae navigated their college experience; and the transition they experienced into the workplace.
National First-Generation Week Events
10:00am – 2:00pm | Tivoli Multicultural Lounge 261
At MSU Denver we have a large community of First-Generation college students, faculty, and staff who attend and/or work on our campus. First-Generation students, faculty, and staff are TRAILBLAZERS as they set the foundation for others to succeed. We want to bring awareness of the First-Generation identity to MSU Denver. Please stop by the Tivoli Multicultural Lounge 261 to make your own trail mix and pick up swag items to represent your First-Generation identity. Staff and faculty who are not First-Generation will also be able to pick up swag items indicating they are supporters of First-Generation students.
Noon – 1:30pm | Tivoli 320s
Join the First-Generation Initiatives Program in collaboration with the Gender for Teaching and Advocacy, and TRIO Student Support Services in a presentation about Imposter Syndrome and how to navigate the many facets of Imposter Syndrome while you are on campus as a First-Generation student. Staff and faculty are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.
9:00 – 10:30am | Jordan Student Success Building (JSSB) 237 CMEI Lounge
Join the First-Generation Initiatives Program and TRIO Student Support Services in a discussion regarding the Do’s and Don’ts of how to serve our First-Generation student population at MSU Denver. A needs assessment was distributed to all First-Generation student at MSU Denver in September 2022. Attend this session to learn more about the findings of the assessment and listen to students discuss their experiences at MSU Denver with staff and faculty. Breakfast will be provided.
Noon – 1:30pm | Tivoli 320s
Join the First-Generation Initiatives Program in collaboration with TRIO Student Support Services, Classroom to Career Hub, and Veterans and Military Student Services in a round table discussion with First-Generation employers as they discuss how the First-Generation identity assisted them in navigating the college experience and transition into the workplace. Lunch will be provided.
For more information on National First-Generation Week, please reach out to First-Generation Initiatives at [email protected] or visit First-Generation Initiatives.
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