Calling all UNLV colleges, departments, and offices to join us in recognizing our first-generation students, faculty, and staff.
Once again, this year's celebration will be campus-wide. We will celebrate and recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff under the general theme of "We Belong! First-Gen Strong!"
The deadline to submit first-generation celebration activities for the 2024 celebration week is October 18, 2024. All university colleges, departments, units, and organizations are encouraged to recognize and celebrate the experiences of our first-generation students and colleagues.
Submission Your Activities Here
How to join in:
• Block off Nov. 4 - 8 on your college, department, or organization calendar
• Save the Date: First-Generation Kick-off Celebration on Monday, November 4, 2024 - 11 AM - 1:30 PM/ SU Student Diversity Program Lounge
• Save the Date: First-Generation Celebration Breakfast: Friday, November 8, 2024 -10 AM - 11:30 AM/Tam - Marietta Tiberti Grand Hall
• Remember: General Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
• Communicate with your students, faculty, and staff to identify first-generation members in your college, department, office, organization, or floor who would like to participate
• Decide how your area can celebrate first-generation stories and accomplishments. Check out last year's list of events for exciting ideas here. Events can be virtual or in-person based on university guidelines
• Enter your plans here by October 18, 2024, to be included on the campus-wide calendar