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First Generation Events

November 4, 2024

First-Generation College Celebration: Sign Your Class Banner

November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 EST

Schine Student Center, 132

Celebrate your first-generation experience and leave your mark on Syracuse University history! Join us in the Intercultural Collective Suite in Schine Student Center to sign your graduating…

First-Generation Poster Display

November 4, 2024November 8, 2024 EST

Bird Library, 1st Floor

“Exploring the First-Generation Syracuse University Experience” featuring campus community members. Learn about the history of the first-generation identity in higher education, the diverse…

Crafting Your Pitch With Career Services

November 4, 2024 at 1:45pm2:45pm EST

Tolley Building, 104

Syracuse University Career Services, in partnership with the Kessler Scholars Program, is hosting a workshop tailored to the needs of first-generation students at Syracuse University. With a special…

First-Generation College Celebration | First-Gen Panel Discussion

November 4, 2024 at 4:00pm6:00pm EST

Bird Library, Room 114

Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A to learn about first-gen lived experiences from a diverse panel, to include a first-gen faculty, staff, and students. Refreshments will be provided. For…

November 5, 2024

Open House With CLASS

November 5, 2024 at 3:30pm5:30pm EST

Bird Library, 014

In support of National First-Generation Celebration Week at Syracuse University, the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) is holding an open house geared towards first-generation college…

November 6, 2024

Connecting First-Gen: An Affinity and Networking Space

November 6, 2024 at 11:00am1:00pm EST

Schine Student Center, 132

Join us in the Intercultural Collective for a networking event and the launch of our new affinity group for first-generation students, faculty and staff at Syracuse. Meet fellow first-gens, share…

First-Generation College Celebration: Build Your Professional Network

November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm5:00pm EST

Virtual (See event details)

Do you need to build your professional network, but don’t know where to start? Start here! Networking unlocks life-changing conversations, mentorships, internships and jobs. You can build and…

November 7, 2024

Research and Funding Opportunities: Open House for First-Gen Students

November 7, 2024 at 11:30am1:30pm EST

Bowne Hall, 207 and 208

Stop by Bowne Hall for an open house to learn about the research, fellowship and other resources and opportunities with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA), Syracuse Office of…

November 8, 2024

First-Gen Resource Fair

November 8, 2024 at 10:30am11:30am EST

Huntington Hall, Jacquet Commons

Kick off National First-Generation College Celebration Day with our resource fair! Discover a wealth of opportunities designed to support first-generation students like you. Learn about programs such…

“Living Between Worlds” With Tiana Faye Soto

November 8, 2024 at 11:30am1:30pm EST

Huntington Hall, Jacquet Commons

Join us for this year’s National First-Generation College Celebration keynote event! This year’s keynote on “Living Between Worlds” with Tianna Faye Soto centers on the…