For the past four years the University of Portland, along with institutions across the nation, have celebrated National First Generation Day. Each year, November 8th is a day of celebration for all as a means to highlight UP first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Our goal is to showcase the important contributions all first generation community members have made here on the Bluff!
2021 Schedule of Events!
Friday, Nov. 5th:
5pm - 6pm - FGEN Day Keynote Speaker
"The First-Gen Distinction: Authentic & Asset-Based Strategies for Transformative Student Success"
Brian Doyle Auditorium and via zoom
UP FGEN welcomes Dr. Lindsay Romasanta from Portland State University, national scholar on the first-gen experience and Co-Editor, Journal for First Generation Student Success, to start our National FGEN Day celebration by offering our keynote address. Open to ALL members of the UP community, in person and via Teams webinar. (REGISTRATION HERE Via Engage) Difficulties registering? Email firstgen@up.edu.
Monday, Nov. 8th National FGEN Day! - wear your UP FGEN shirts!):
Come drop by for a light breakfast, photo opportunities and conversation. Open to all faculty and staff FGEN supporters, as well as all UP FGEN students. Please RSVP here via Engage:
Drop by the FGEN table, learn about FGEN, grab some swag! First-year students that ordered their FGEN t-shirts may pick up their shirts!
Tuesday, Nov. 9th
Wednesday, Nov. 10th
Join us for a wonderful presentation by Cole Mills '03, President, Bridgetown Wealth Management, as we brainstorm personal finances and the student experience. How can you save, create a budget for the future, and what can you be doing now? Open to ALL! (REGISTRATION HERE via Engage) Difficulties registering? Email firstgen@up.edu.
Friday, Nov. 12th: 4 - 5:30pm, Franz 120. "The Unspoken Rules of UP."
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