We Belong - First Gen Strong
Sep. 6, 2024

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 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.

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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. . Events can be virtual or in-person based on university guidelines

• by October 18, 2024, to be included on the campus-wide calendar