First Generation Scholars Celebration from Nov. 7-11 to be eventful week at MSU
Contact: Aspen Harris
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥斞侵奚墒悠碘檚 Division of Access, Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Student Support and Outreach are hosting several events next week to honor all MSU first-generation students, faculty and staff. Universities and other agencies across the nation celebrate first-gen students, faculty and staff annually on Nov. 8 and highlight their important contributions in society.
鈥擬onday [Nov. 7], 2-3 p.m., 鈥淔irst-Gen Matters,鈥 Fowlkes Auditorium. A chance to listen to a discussion debunking the first-generation stigma in support of first-generation student success.
鈥擬onday [Nov. 7], 6-7 p.m., 鈥淭ake Credit for Your Responsibility,鈥 McCool Hall 232. This discussion covers how to budget, manage and discover financial independence.
鈥擳uesday [Nov. 8], 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 鈥淣ational First-Gen Week Kickoff,鈥 Drill Field. Free T-shirts and other gifts will be given to students who identify as first-generation in celebration of National First-Gen Day.
鈥擶ednesday [Nov. 9], 7-9 p.m., 鈥淢ovie Night,鈥 Fowlkes Auditorium. This will be a showing and discussion of the movie 鈥淧ersonal Statement.鈥
鈥擳hursday [Nov. 10], 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 鈥淔irst-Gen Mixer,鈥 Ballroom U of the Colvard Student Union. A mixer for first-generation faculty, staff and students to enjoy free food and drinks in honor of First-Gen Week.
鈥擣riday [Nov. 11], 1-4 p.m., 鈥淔irst-Gen Tailgate,鈥 Office of Student Support and Outreach Lawn by the University Academic Advising Center or Morgan Avenue. A chance to interact with other students, play games and win prizes.
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