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Nov. 8 is a day to nationally celebrate first-generation students and their pursuit of a college degree but we want to kickoff the week instead with a celebration event.

This year Western will be hosting our in-person celebration on Monday, November 4^th in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room from 3:00-4:30 p.m. Whether you identify yourself as first-gen or wish to show your support as a first-gen student success advocate, we invite you to stop by and engage with others for celebration and the building of a stronger community.

The event will begin with brief remarks at 3 p.m. followed by a resource fair and opportunities to informally network at conversation tables with members of the First Year, First Gen student club and with faculty and staff who were once first-gen learner themselves. 

There will be food and first-gen themed giveaway items and a wide variety of student support services represented at the fair. A sampling of folks who will be tabling at the event include the Career Services Center, the Student Health Center, the Peace Corps, the Academic Advising & Student Achievement Center, the Student Business Office, and Western Libraries. And there are many more still signing up! 

For access to our promotional flyer,  or contact Sara Wilson at wilso200@wwu.edu / 360-650-4332.

Hosted by the Student Success Initiatives Unit and Western’s First Year, First Gen student club.

This event is intended for all participants, including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation, etc.) please contact Sara Wilson. Her email is wilso200@wwu.edu and phone number is 360-650-4332. Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.