Celebrate all day, every day!
Celebrate all week with special activities, 1stGen Emblems, and more! Be sure to visit the area of our schedule that lists ways you can celebrate all week long!
Early Bird and Weekend Events
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Monday, November 2
Chalk the Walk
Chalk the Walk
DATE: Monday, November 2
We're celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration week festivities by unleashing our creativity. Be on the lookout around the Pentacrest area for words of encouragement and celebration written for first-gen students, by first-gen students (members of our 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board).
1stGen@Iowa Awards Nomination Period Opens!
1stGen@Iowa Awards Nomination Period Opens!
DATE: Monday, November 2
The nomination period for the 2026-27 1stGen@Iowa Awards opens today! Nominations for this year's awards will be accepted until Friday, January 15, 2027. Established in 2019, by the 1stGen@Iowa Faculty and Staff Collaborative, formally the First-Generation Task Force, the 1stGen@Iowa Awards recognize first-generation student achievements as well as outstanding advocacy and support efforts of faculty and staff. Recipients of these awards are honored at the annual 1stGen@Iowa Awards and Recognition Ceremony, which is held every March.
All current faculty, staff, and students are invited to make nominations for any four of the awards. Click here to learn more about these awards and the nomination process.
Tuesday, November 3
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Wednesday, November 4
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Thursday, November 5
Free Hot Cocoa, Cider, and Swag with the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board
Free Hot Cocoa, Cider, and Swag with the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board
DATE: Thursday, November 5
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LOCATION: Kautz Plaza, T. Anne Cleary Walkway
AUDIENCE: All UI Students, Faculty, and Staff (everyone!)
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Friday, November 6
Social Media Takeover
Social Media Takeover
DATE: Friday, November 6
Today we're recognizing the official First-Generation College Celebration day (Saturday, Nov. 8) by taking over the @uiowa Instagram account! Be on the lookout for stories from first-gen students and information about important campus resources.
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Ways to Celebrate All Week Long
Display the 1stGen@Iowa Emblems!
Download our "Proud to Support First-Gen" and "Proud to Be First-Gen" emblems. Add them to your syllabus, print and display them in your workspace or office, use them online...the possibilities are endless!
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any of these events, please contact the host department or Angie Lamb in advance at angela-lamb@uiowa.edu or (319) 335-2062.