Engagement opportunities associated with the National First-Generation College Celebration will take place across the three UW campuses. We will continue to update this page with additional information as it becomes available!
UW Bothell
Celebration in the Plaza
November 6th
10:30 AM- 2:00 PM
Join us in celebrating First Generation students on the first of the three celebration days! We will have food, photo booths, giveaways, and so much more.
All students, family, staff, and faculty are welcome
Academic Pop-Up
November 7th
12:00-2:00 PM
ARC Overlook
For First Generation students, staff, faculty and alumni only
Career Pop-Up
November 7th
1:00-3:00 PM
ARC Overlook
For First Generation students, staff, faculty and alumni only
First-Gen Pride Booth
UW1 Advising Welcome Desk
November 8th
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Come by and pick up your First Generation pin and sticker!
For First Generation students, staff, faculty and alumni only
First Gen Celebration Pop-Up at the Campus Library
November 7th
11 AM-1 PM
UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Library – Lobby
The UW Bothell and Cascadia Campus Library invites our shared campus to our First Generation College Student Celebration Pop-Up on Thursday November 7th from 11am to 1pm in the library lobby. We will have fun celebratory activities and first gen resources. All UWB and Cascadia students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by, grab a snack, a first gen button, swag, and share your thoughts and first gen pride by answering reflective prompts on our display board, share your story, write encouraging words for first gens, explore our First Gen Library Guide online, and other fun activities. Everyone (even non first gens) is encouraged to participate. This is an opportunity to show your support for first gens. The pop-up will remain for November 8, the official First Generation College Celebration Day, and the week after for continued participation. Come by and show your first gen pride and support!
Celebrate First-Generation Pop-Ups
November 8th
UW Bothell/Cascadia College Campus Library
12:30 pm -2:30 pm
Celebrate the experiences of first-generation students and learn about UW Libraries resources to support first-generation student success! Stop by a participating library to enjoy snacks, pick up first-gen buttons, meet other first-generation students, and take part in short activities reflecting on the first-generation experience. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
UW in Seattle
Coping with Clouds: A Workshop & Social for Graduate Students
Thursday, October 31,
Room 340, Husky Union Building, UW Seattle Campus
First-generation, international, and historically underrepresented graduate students are invited to attend Coping with Clouds – A Workshop & Social for Graduate Students: Changes in the seasons, especially to darker and colder times of the year, can have surprising or unexpected impacts on our physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn about the science behind those changes and the skills to thrive more successfully during seasonal challenges.
Free snacks & refreshments will be provided. Registration required.
First session: Open to international graduate students
11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Second session: Open to first-generation and historically underrepresented graduate students
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
These workshops will be facilitated by LiveWell Peer Health Educators, in partnership with the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange and The Graduate School’s Graduate Student Affairs and Graduate Student Equity & Excellence. Send questions to Ziyan Bai, Assistant Director of Graduate Programs & Operations at CIRCLE: baiziyan@uw.edu.
Odegaard Library National First-Generation College Celebration Table
November 4th
10 AM
Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 2nd floor (UW Husky Card required for entry)
Celebrate the experiences of first-generation students and learn about UW Libraries resources to support first-generation student success! Stop by the 2nd floor of Odegaard Library Monday November 4th through Friday November 8th to pick up first-gen buttons, Libraries swag, and take part in short activities reflecting on the first-generation experience. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
Celebrate First Gen Students with the Health Sciences Library
November 7th
11 AM to 1 PM
Li Lu Library in the Health Sciences Education Building
A celebration of First Gen Students to be held at our Li Lu Library location. Health Science Library staff will be at the Li Lu Library to give away goodies and answer questions about being a first gen student and share resources for first gen students as well. We will write messages of support and inspiration on the library’s boards.
First-Generation College Celebration Photobooth
Nov. 7th
4-7 PM
Ethnic Cultural Center
All first-generation students, staff, and faculty
Celebrate First-Generation College Student Success in the Humanities
November 8th
Padelford Hall, A-wing, Suite 002
11 AM – 1 PM
Join Humanities Academic Services (HAS) on Friday, November 8th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the National First-Generation College Celebration! HAS invites you to celebrate the achievements of first-generation undergraduate students in the humanities.
This event is open to undergraduate students declared in a Humanities major or minor. For more details, contact has-center@uw.edu.
Location: Humanities Academic Center, Padelford Hall, A-Wing, Plaza Level.
To request disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@uw.edu. The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible, preferably at least 10 days.
UW Tacoma
“We Are First Gen” Photo Campaign Unveiling and Celebration
Friday, November 8th
William Phillip Hall (WPH)
12:30pm – 1:20pm
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to send an email to Manasi Mishra, manasim@uw.edu. Event submissions for 2024 are now open! Please click the following link and submit the Microsoft form “National First Generation Event Submission.” Please submit your events by October 22, 2024.