Give to 1stGen@Iowa or General First-Gen Student Success
The 1stGen@Iowa initiative supports first-gen students by building awareness of and celebrating the first-gen identity. For example, this initiative sponsors such things as:
- 1stGen@Iowa Awards and the Annual 1stGen@Iowa Awards & Recognition Ceremony,
- First-generation graduation cords,
- On Iowa! First Gen Fest,
- Annual National First-Generation College Celebration Week activities,
- 1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network,
- 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board,
- 1stGen@Iowa Faculty and Staff Collaborative,
- 1stGen@Iowa provides leadership for and collaborates with partners across campus within the larger institutional First-Gen Student Success network of support for first-gen students.
- 1stGen@Iowa delivers professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. Additionally, we have also coordinated and participated in t-shirt giveaways, swag giveaways, panel discussions, alumni events, campus partnerships, and so much more!
How to support us
If you are interested in contributing towards 1stGen@Iowa or general first-gen student success efforts on campus, monetary gifts may be submitted electronically through the UI Center for Advancement by clicking here.
Please note in the comments that your gift is "for the 1stGen@Iowa initiative" OR "support of general First-Gen Student Success initiatives within the Pathways to Excellence Office".
If you prefer to send your gift via check, in addition to directing funds to 1stGen@Iowa, please also include "fund number 30-013-081" in the memo area or on a separate note; if your gift is an in memorial donation, please also note "in memory of..."
Please make checks payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and mail to:
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
P.O. Box 4550
Iowa City, IA 52244-4550
Thank you donors and other supporters of first-generation students' success! Your generosity and interest in supporting first-gen students at the University of Iowa is greatly appreciated.
Give to First Gen Hawks
First Gen Hawks is a formal program designed to provide new first year, first-generation students with a unique way to engage in activities that enhance the college experience within and beyond the classroom through experiential learning opportunities.
How to support us
If you are interested in contributing towards First Gen Hawks, monetary gifts may be submitted electronically through the UI Center for Advancement by clicking here.
Please note in the comments that your gift is for the First Gen Hawks program specifically.
If you prefer to send your gift via check, in addition to directing funds to First Gen Hawks, please also include "fund number 30-013-081" in the memo area or on a separate note; if your gift is an in memorial donation, please also note "in memory of..."
Please make checks payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and mail to:
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
P.O. Box 4550
Iowa City, IA 52244-4550
Thank you donors and other supporters of First Gen Hawks! Your generosity and interest in supporting first-gen students at the University of Iowa is greatly appreciated.