<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Celebrate First-Generation College Students and their achievements during </span><strong style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgUlu9__ypdazJt5_6f4oeKwhZD79gAfQoVWV7LiuAQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">First-Generation College Celebration Week 2025</a></strong><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">! This week honors the accomplishments, recognizes the unique challenges First-Generation students face, and fosters connections across the First-Gen community. Enjoy free events, food, and giveaways throughout the week.</span></div><p><strong>Who is a First-Generation College Student?</strong><br>A First-Generation college student is someone whose parent(s) or guardian(s) have not earned a four-year college degree. This milestone often comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and this week is designed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of First-Gen students.</p><p><strong>Highlights from the Week:</strong></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Voices of First-Gen College Students Panel</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>First-Gen Faculty/Staff Pods</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Study Abroad & Exchange Opportunities for First-Gen Students</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Course Registration Support</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>“First-Gen Fry-Day” Celebration & French Fry Bar</p></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><p>Giveaways, swag, and more!</p></li></ul><p>📅<strong>Full schedule, RSVP links, and updates:</strong><br></p><p><strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgUlu9__ypdazJt5_6f4oeKwhZD79gAfQoVWV7LiuAQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">First-Generation College Celebration Week 2025</a></strong></p><p></p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate and connect with the First-Gen community!<br></p></div>