First Gen Week
What is First Gen Day?
First Gen Day in celebrated on November 8th and is the day that we celebrate first-generation students who are the first in their family to attend a four-year university including those who are the first in their family to attend a four-year university in the United States.
We celebrate First-Gen Day on November 8th in honor of the day that Lydon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) of 1965. This act has since contributed to the aiding of recruitment, retention, and completion of many college students across the United States
First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the first-generation college student identity by advancing an asset-based, national narrative of these students’ experiences and outcomes.
Visit the FirstGenForward (FGF, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success) site here!
Due to the vast First-Generation student population at the University of Houston, the Center for Student Empowerment has planned a weeklong celebration. Across campus departments are preparing events ranging from community building, luncheons, and workshops focusing on First-Gen student engagement. All festivities build up to First Gen Bash on November 8th and will be held in Student Center South Houston Rm from 2 pm to 5 pm. Event details to be updated as date gets closer.
CSE First-Gen Event Line Up
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | First Break Breakfast with CSE Enjoy a delicious breakfast and fellowship with your fellow first-gen classmates. |
Student Service Center 1 Building 524 Room 320 Houston TX, 77204 - 3017 |
| November 5, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | My First Final hosted by LAUNCH. Prepare for your upcoming finals and gain study skills from the experienced tutor at LAUNCH. | Cougar Village 1 Room N 109 B |
| November 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | “My First Dollar” Financial Literacy Worshop Hosted by Bauer & CSE | CBB Room 414 4742 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77004 |
| November 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | The First Happy Hour Enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, light bites, and networking with fellow first-gen students, staff, and faculty. | Student Center South Skyline Room |
| November 8, 2024 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | First-gen Bash The final celebration of the week. The event will have guest speakers, DJ, photo booths, food, and giveaways! | Student Center South Houston Room |