Join the First-Gen+ Center from Nov. 4th – Nov. 8th for First-Gen Week. We will be celebrating, centering, and empowering our first-generation Patriots!
We have a host of events celebrating our first-generation college students here at Mason. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to all events as we center the narratives and experiences of our students through open discussion, community building, and meaningful engagement.
Calendar of Events:
- First-Gen+ Center Kickoff Event/T-Shirt Giveaway – Mon, Nov. 4th – 11AM-2PM – SUB 1 Quad Register here.
- First-Gen and Contemporary Student Snack and Chat – Host: Contemporary Student Services – Mon, Nov. 4th – 4PM-6PM – The HUB 1012 | CSS Lounge Register here.
- First-Gen Week Faculty/Staff Mixer – Wed, Nov. 6th – 11:30AM – 1:30PM – JC, 239A, Marion Deshmukh Seminar Room
- Costello College of Business – First-Gen Student Reception & Panel – Wed, Nov 6th – 3-4:30pm – Merten 1204 Register here.
- CAPS Tabling – CAPS welcomes first- gen students to drop by our table for resources and giveaways! – Thur, Nov. 7th – Patriot Lounge
- Special Juvenile Visa & Immigration Pathways for Undocumented Students – Thurs, Nov. 7th – 10:30 – 11:30AM – Merten 1202
- 1:1 Consultation with Immigration Attorney for Immigrant Students – Thurs, Nov. 7th -11:30AM – 3:00PM – Merten 2500
- Stearns Center Faculty Workshop – Supporting First-Gen College Students – Thur, Nov. 7th – 1-2PM – Zoom Register here.
- First-Gen Friday – Fri, Nov. 8th – Represent your first-gen pride by wearing your first-gen t-shirt on campus!
- First-Gen First Year Students Networking Dinner with Faculty and Staff – Host: New Student & Family Programs – Fri, Nov. 8th – 5:30PM – 7:30 PM – SUB l 3A – Register here.