First Gen
Week
Events

UAF is proud to celebrate first-gen students, faculty and staff with a week of events for the #FirstGenAK community.

Monday, November 8

Wear your First-Gen Merch!

9 am - 1 pm | Tabling in Dine 49

Post to social media about what it means to you to be the first in your family to earn a college degree. Use the hashtag #FirstGenAK to connect with other first-gen members of the UAF community and follow #CelebrateFirstGen2021 to connect with first-gen folks from across the country!

Tuesday, November 9

Esports Throwback Gaming

7 pm - 9 pm | Esports Lounge

Come join others in playing throwback first-gen games in the new Esports lounge in the Wood Center!

Pub Trivia (21+)

7:30 pm | The Pub

Hosted by Claire Swanson and Victoria Smith, First Gen Pub Trivia! Put your mind to the test, and show us what you know about First-Generation students...and more.

Wednesday, November 10

UAF GIVING DAY: Social Power Hour

5 - 7 pm | The Pub (21+)

This year, Giving Day is highlighting the UAF First-Gen initiatives. The Social Power Hour is a chance for donors to put money towards programming, scholarships, and more!

Give here!

Donate to the First-Gen Support Fund

Become a champion!

Thursday, November 11

EPSCoR First-Gen STEM Presentation

1:00 pm | Wood Center Multi-Level Lounge

Thomas Hughes, a Design Engineer will be sharing his experience as a First Generation college student. This event is sponsored by EPSCoR and highlights STEM experiences. We will be providing free lunch to students who RSVP!

RSVP for the Presentation

Friday, November 12

Poetry Slam

6:30 pm | Arctic Java

Join us for a night of art and poetry highlighting the first-gen experience and bring our week-long celebrations to a close! Hosted by our very own Donald Crocker. Art developed by local first-gen students will be on display!

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