The University of Maryland School of Social Work’s First-Generation Student Success Program, in collaboration with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Intercultural Center, is excited to start this year with a celebration with and for all of our first-generation college students at UMB on Monday, Jan. 29, from 12-2 p.m. in the Fireside Lounge of the SMC Campus Center.
First-generation students are often defined as those whose parents did not complete an undergraduate degree. First-generation graduate students are former first-generation college students who have progressed to an advanced degree. Our definition is fluid, and we encourage anyone who considers themselves to be first-generation to join us.
We hope that you will consider joining us for lunch, informal fun activities, and community building. The first 75 attendees will receive a First-Gen UMB T-shirt. First-gen students, faculty, staff, and allies are welcome!
The Intercultural Center and the School of Social Work have been committed to creating greater visibility and understanding of being first-generation as an aspect of social identity; this is our second year of collaboration between our offices to create an institutionalized presence. If you are interested in learning more about First-Gen initiatives at UMB, please contact your student affairs dean or the Intercultural Center.