In conjunction with institutions around the country, St. Olaf College is pleased to participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration. Join us for events during the week of November 6-10, 2023 to learn more about first-generation student experiences and celebrate their achievements at St. Olaf.
First-Generation College Celebration Events 2023
(All Week) First-Gen Stories Shared via Social Media #CelebrateFirstGen
- Complete the survey to share reflections of what it means to you to be a first-generation college student. First 100 entries will receive an I’m First t-shirt! (Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate.) Stories will be shared anonymously in the BC/Chapel hallway and on social media #CelebrateFirstGen.
- Wear your “I’m First” t-shirt or button throughout the week to show you are first-gen proud and spark conversations around what it means to you to be first-generation.
- Complete the First-Gen Challenge by participating in the week’s events to receive a $20 gift card!
Monday, November 6
10:10am-10:30am | First-Gen Chapel Speakers: Athziri Marcial Rodriguez ‘24, Jacky Tapia ‘24, and Dr. Cassandra Joiner (Assistant Professor of Chemistry) share their experiences as first-generation college students.
- Location: Boe Chapel or via live stream
Tuesday, November 7
4pm-5pm | Piper Center Open House for First-Generation College Students – TOH 270
- Stop by anytime to enjoy refreshments and conversation with peers, Piper Center coaches, and peer advisors about your interests, strengths, and career questions!
Wednesday, November 8
5:30pm-7pm | Beyond the Hill: First-Gen and BIPOC Alumni Panel – TOH 280
- Dinner provided (free). Open to all students! Register today!
Thursday, November 9
11:30am-1pm | Tabling Outside of the Cage
- Stop by to share reflections of what it means to be first-gen and take a chance at winning a prize by playing “Spin The Wheel”.
Friday, November 10
3:30pm-4:30pm | Building Credit, Budgeting, and Investing – TOH 210
Open to all students. Presented by Dr. Richard Goedde, Associate Professor of Economics
Events are sponsored by:
Academic Success Center, Piper Center for Vocation & Career, Taylor Center for Equity & Inclusion, TRIO McNair Scholars Program, TRIO Student Support Services and SSS Board of Leaders, TRIO SSS for Students with Disabilities, and the Vice President for Equity & Inclusion.
Share Your First Gen Pride
Download a dorm room sign, Zoom background, Instagram stickers, etc. to share your pride and support of First-Generation college students.
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First-Generation Leaders
St. Olaf College is proudly home to many students, staff, and faculty who were the first in their families to attend or complete college.
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Share Your Story
An opportunity for First-Generation college students, faculty, and staff at St. Olaf to share their story.
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