Join the Intercultural Center and the School of Social Work's First-Generation Student Success Program for a series of events in honor of First-Generation Student Celebration Week at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. To learn more about first-generation student identity and relevant resources, please check out the First-Generation Student Resources webpage.
First-Generation Student Celebration Week Tabling
Nov. 7 | 12-2 p.m. | SMC Campus Center Lobby
Visit our table at the SMC Campus Center and let us know what being a first-generation student means to you.
First-Generation Student Community Social Hour
Nov. 7 | 5-6 p.m. | SSW Atrium (525 W. Redwood St.) | Register Here
Kick off First-Generation Celebration Week at UMB and join the Intercultural Center and the School of Social Work's First-Generation Student Success Program for food, fun, and community. At our social hour, you'll have the opportunity to meet first-generation students from across UMB's seven schools.
First-Gen at UMB Virtual Panel
Nov. 8 | 12-1 p.m. | Zoom | Register Here
In this panel discussion, attendees will hear from students, staff, and faculty at UMB who identify as the first in their family to go to college and/or professional school. They will share their experiences navigating their personal, academic, and professional lives as first-generation students and the resources that have supported them along the way.
UMB First-Generation Community Building Circle
Nov. 9 | 5-6 p.m. | Zoom | Register Here
Being the first in your family to attend graduate and/or professional school can be an experience full of pride, but it also can feel confusing and isolating. In an effort to build a greater sense of belonging and community for first-generation students, the Intercultural Center is partnering with the School of Social Work's First-Generation Student Success Program to develop Universitywide First-Generation Community Circles open for all UMB students!
Unpacking Upward Mobility with Low-Income, First-Generation Students
Nov. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Zoom | Register Here
For students who grew up in poor and working-class communities, pursuing a higher education and becoming upwardly mobile can be a tumultous experience, filled with both pride and struggle. In this session, low-income first-generation students are invited to unpack these experiences in a safe and brave environment.
First-Gen Meditation and Discussion
Nov. 11 | 12 and 2 p.m. | TBD | Register Here
First-generation students can experience significant stress navigating academic and professional environments. Take the time to unwind and ground yourself through a meditation practice and discussion.