Iowa Men's Basketball Game (Sign up for FREE tickets opens today!)
NOVEMBER 4 (sign up opens today!)
NOVEMBER 7 (game day!)
CONTACT: Emily Kelly
It's time for basketball! Students are invited to grab a FREE ticket to see the men's basketball team take on Southern University on Thursday, November 7th. Tip off is at 7:00 p.m. in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
Tickets will be available for UI students only; supplies are limited. Sign up: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJoam8MPFc7N05o
2024-2025 1stGen@Iowa Awards Nomination Period Opens!
NOVEMBER 4
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Angela Lamb
We are pleased to announce that, effective November 4, we are now accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 1stGen@Iowa Awards! These awards recognize first-generation student achievements as well as outstanding advocacy and support efforts of faculty and staff. This year's nomination period runs from November 4, 2024 - January 31, 2025. Make plans today to submit your nomination materials!
College of Education First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 4
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Room N116, Professional Development Area, Lindquist Center
CONTACT: Amira Nash
Prior registration is required; click here to register
First-gen students in the College of Education and/or College of Education-interest students are invited to join us for breakfast with first-gen faculty & staff in the College of Education. Drop in anytime between 8:30-10:30am to meet and connect with first-gen faculty and staff in the College of Education! Prior registration is requested.
First-Generation Celebration Tippie Table
NOVEMBER 4
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LOCATION: Howe South Galleria, Tippie College of Business
CONTACT: Gabriela Rivera
Join first-generation students, staff and allies in the Tippie College of Business as we hand out mini cupcakes and 1stGen@Iowa SWAG and help us celebrate our first-gen students!
Fall Themed BINGO with CAB and the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board
NOVEMBER 4
TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Hawkeye Room, Lower Level, IMU
CONTACT: Aphraditie Hancock
Join us to celebrate First-Generation College Celebration Week with some fall themed BINGO! Hosted by the UI Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board. Fall vibes and BINGO fun are a perfect fit for a cozy evening filled with games, laughs and autumnal spirit. And of course, don't miss out on this chance to win some festive prizes!
College of Dentistry First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 5
LOCATION: W220B Dental Science Building
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Jack Rossi
This First-Gen Celebration is a way for members of the UI College of Dentistry community to come together to celebrate and uplift first-generation college students in a casual environment, and to show support for first-gen individuals. This is also an opportunity for first-gen individuals to share experiences and insights, if desired. There will be beverages available and 1stGen@Iowa SWAG for attendees. No registration is required.
That's one smart cookie!
NOVEMBER 5
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - until supplies last!
LOCATION: Main Library Learning Commons
CONTACT: Jenay Dougherty
Need a pick-me-up? Enjoy a mid-day cookie break from Cookies & More at the Main Library.!
Hot Cocoa and Handouts (and free basketball tickets!)
NOVEMBER 5
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
***NEW*** LOCATION: 1st Floor, Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) (by the Welcome Desk)
CONTACT: Emily Kelly
Join the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board for free hot cocoa and 1stGen@Iowa handouts and merch....including free student tickets to the Men's Basketball Game on Thursday, November 7. Tickets are limited to UI students only; quantity is limited so come early!
Additionally, Skylar Halley, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) First-Generation Constituency Senator will be available to meet, discuss being first-generation at Iowa, and ask questions!
Department of Biology First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 5
TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Biology Building East (BBE) Lobby
CONTACT: Steve Kehoe
The Department of Biology proudly supports the National First-Generation College Celebration! All Department of Biology students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by the BBE lobby for a free cookie anytime between 2:00-4:00pm on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and/or Friday, Nov. 8!
First-Generation Graduate Student Panel
NOVEMBER 6
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Jones Commons, 3rd Floor, Lindquist Center
CONTACT: Lupita Morales Aguilar
Prior registration is required; click here to register
Join us for First-Gen Week at the University of Iowa with a First-Generation Graduate Student Panel, hosted by the Graduate College: Office of Student Success and Belonging. This event will showcase first-generation graduate students as they share their personal stories, including the challenges they've faced and the successes they've achieved throughout their academic journey. Whether you are a current graduate student or an undergraduate interested in graduate school, this is a great opportunity to hear firsthand what it’s like to navigate graduate school as a first-gen student, gain fresh insights on overcoming obstacles, and discover ways to build community. Catered food will be provided, so come grab a plate while we engage in meaningful discussions and connect with fellow students! Prior registration is required.
One Stop Wellness Event
NOVEMBER 6
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LOCATION: G200, Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
CONTACT: Reece Downey
The Office of Student Financial Aid and UI Student Care and Assistance are collaborating with The Food Pantry at Iowa to raise awareness of the various wellness-related resources that are available on campus! Whether it's physical, mental, or financial concerns, come talk to us! There will be financial aid advisors and staff from Student Care and Assistance tabling out front of the Food Pantry in the IMU Room G200 to connect, answer questions, and help make a gameplan to ensure all UI students are taking advantage of the resources available to them.
College of Engineering First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 6
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 2nd Floor Lobby, Seamans Center
CONTACT: Josh Atcher
College of Engineering students, faculty and staff are invited to join us as we celebrate! We will have cake, snacks, stickers, resources, and more to celebrate our first-generation faculty, students, and staff! Come by to sign our "Proud to be a First-Gen" poster that we will display in the Seamans Center!
Button Making at the Main Library
NOVEMBER 6
TIME: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 1st Floor, Main Library, Learning Commons, Group Area D
CONTACT: Jenay Dougherty
Stop by the Main Library to make a button that shows your first-gen pride (or pride in supporting your peers who are first-gen) using the 1stGen@Iowa emblems. There will be button making supplies, including recycled book covers, AND refreshments! While you're here, learn about library and first-gen student resources and leave an inspiring message for fellow first-gen students.
Cupcakes and Gratitude
NOVEMBER 6
TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Room 315 Calvin Hall (First Gen Hawks Lounge)
CONTACT: Claire Peters
Come join the First Gen Hawks (FGH) team to eat some delicious cupcakes and take time to write a note of gratitude to someone in your life. Stop by the FGH student lounge in 315 Calvin Hall, where there will be plenty of thank you cards and treats from Molly's Cupcakes. If your note is to someone on campus, the FGH staff will be able to deliver the note for you!
Dept of Political Science first-generation Instagram student features
NOVEMBER 7 - 8
CONTACT: Wendy Sandersfeld
The Department of Political Science is proud to be celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration week! Visit our Instagram @uipolisci where we'll be featuring some of our extraordinary first-generation political science and international relations majors. Look for our posts on November 7th and 8th.
First-Generation Celebration Tippie Table
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LOCATION: Howe South Galleria, Tippie College of Business
CONTACT: Gabriela Rivera
Join first-generation students, staff and allies in the Tippie College of Business as we hand out mini cupcakes and 1stGen@Iowa SWAG and help us celebrate our first-gen students!
Cookies at the Dean of Students Office
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: DOS Office, 135 Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
CONTACT: Joceyln Muleller
Looking for some sweet treats to help you celebrate First-Generation College Celebration week? Stop by for some FREE COOKIES with the Office of the Dean of Students on Thursday, November 7th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
School of Music First-Gen Lunch
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: 2nd Floor, Voxman Music Building
CONTACT: Amanda Stout
The School of Music warmly invites you to a luncheon on the 2nd floor of the Voxman Music Building, right in front of the Concert Hall. Enjoy boxed lunches from Nodo while mingling with fellow First-Gen faculty and students. If you have any specific dietary needs, please inform Amanda Stout at amanda-stout@uiowa.edu.
Pop in to Main Library!
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Main Library, Learning Commons
CONTACT: Jenay Dougherty
Pop in for some freshly popped popcorn at the Main Library as a token of our appreciation to first-gen students and those who support them.
EnVISIONing Tomorrow: Vision Board Making with the Pomerantz Career Center
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Pomerantz Career Center (3rd Floor, Pomerantz Center)
CONTACT: Alicia Joens
Whether you’re aiming for academic success, career milestones, or personal growth, bring your ideas, aspirations, and goals to life by creating your vision board with assistance from the Pomerantz Career Center! All supplies provided, including physical magazines for searching for images and messages. Or if you’re interested in creating your vision board online, bring your laptop! Think. Dream. Vision.
TRIO SSS Career Panel & Alumni Networking Event
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Room 2750 (Office of Access & Support), University Capitol Centre (UCC)
CONTACT: Brennah McCorkell
Celebrate National First-Generation College Week with TRIO SSS! Join us for a career panel featuring several incredible TRIO SSS alumni. Hear from our alumni on their career journeys, insights, tips for you as students, and ask your burning questions about post-graduation life. Career fields features include law, medicine, higher education, non-profit event management, etc.! Plus, have a chance after the panel to network with the alumni and fellow peers to expand your professional network and discover potential mentors/job opportunities. RSVP was requested earlier for planning purposes, but not required.
First-Gen Ice Cream Social with USG
NOVEMBER 7
TIME: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Room 337, Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
CONTACT: UI Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
Come hang out with USG, share your story, and grab a scoop (or two!) of ice cream at our First-Generation Ice Cream Social.
Iowa Men's Basketball Game (Game Night!)
NOVEMBER 4 (sign up opens today!)
NOVEMBER 7 (game day!)
TIME: 7:00 p.m. game time
CONTACT: Emily Kelly
It's time for basketball! Students are invited to grab a FREE ticket to see the men's basketball team take on Southern University on Thursday, November 7th. Tip off is at 7:00 p.m. in Carver Hawkeye Arena.
Tickets will be available for UI students only; supplies are limited. Prior registration is required. Sign up: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJoam8MPFc7N05o
Social Media Takeover
NOVEMBER 8
Today is the official First-Generation College Celebration day and to celebrate, we're taking over the @uiowa Instagram account! Be on the lookout for Instagram Stories on first-gen students and learn more about campus resources available for first-gen students.
Chalk the Walk
NOVEMBER 8
We're celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration day 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).
Dept of Political Science first-generation Instagram student features
NOVEMBER 7 - 8
CONTACT: Wendy Sandersfeld
The Department of Political Science is proud to be celebrating National First-Generation College Celebration week! Visit our Instagram @uipolisci where we'll be featuring some of our extraordinary first-generation political science and international relations majors. Look for our posts on November 7th and 8th.
1st-Gen, Find your FIT!
NOVEMBER 8
TIME: 9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
CONTACT: Jamie Poch
Hosted by: Recreational Services, Fitness Team
No registration required, No fee, Specialized class to support and celebrate our 1st Gen population!
Celebrating our first-gen population here at The University of Iowa during National First-Generation College Celebration week, the Fitness team is hosting a fitness opportunity to encourage our 1st-Gen population to put themselves and their own health first! YOU first, 1st-Gen! Come enjoy a free group fitness class, introducing you to a couple of our group fitness class offerings and specially designed just for you. We celebrate you being a first-gen college student...keep putting yourself first! Bring a friend and come sweat with us!
College of Pharmacy First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 8
LOCATION: College of Pharmacy Building (CPB), outside of 231CPB
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Cynthia Sanoski
The College of Pharmacy proudly supports the National First-Generation College celebration! All College of Pharmacy students, faculty, and staff are invited to stop outside of the Office of Professional Education on the 2nd floor CPB for some breakfast items and coffee anytime between 9-11am on Friday, November 8.
First Generation Celebration Tippie College of Business Event - Meet Tippie Faculty!
NOVEMBER 8
TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: S401 Pappajohn Business Building (PBB)
CONTACT: Gabriela Rivera
We invite you to the Tippie College of Business as we celebrate first-gen college students. All are welcome to join us in recognizing this important identity.
Department of Biology First-Gen Celebration
NOVEMBER 8
TIME: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Biology Building East (BBE) Lobby
CONTACT: Steve Kehoe
The Department of Biology proudly supports the National First-Generation College Celebration! All Department of Biology students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by the BBE lobby for a free cookie anytime between 2:00-4:00pm on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and/or Friday, Nov. 8!
Additional Ways to Celebrate All Week Long
Psychological and Brain Sciences 1stGen Showcase
NOVEMBER 4 - 8
LOCATION: G60 G60 Psychological and Brain Sciences Building
CONTACT: Kelly Danaher
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is celebrating first-gen students all week long! Stop by Room G60 in PBSB, where we'll be showcasing first-gen students, staff, and faculty on our digital display monitors located just outside our main office.
Zoom Backgrounds
Are you participating in a meeting via zoom from November 4 - 8? Upload a zoom background in your video settings that lets others know we're celebrating first-gen students all week long.
Two options are available.
Meet 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 hang them in your workspace, use them online...the possibilities are endless!
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.