First Generation Student Celebration
Arkansas Tech University is excited to join in the National Celebration of First Generation students each year. Check out the table below for more information about how we'll be celebrating this year and ways you can join in the celebration as a first-gen student, graduate or supporter!
| Date & Time | Location | Event |
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November 11, 2020 11:00 am-1:00 pm |
First-Gen Festival Stop by to play some games, learn about resources for your success and pick up ATU and First- Gen Swag! |
Hindsman Tower |
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November 11, 2020 11:00 am-12:00 pm |
“Intentional & Intersectional: Taking First-Generation Student Outreach in Your Department to the Next Level.” The Division of Student Affairs is hosting a virtual professional development session presented by Dr. LT Rease Miles, Executive Director of First Year Experience at UCLA and member of the Center for First-Generation Student Success Advocacy Group |
Virtual Presentation via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84883892308?pwd=VmROZHpRVDg0OTMwYThwVnBucnBRdz09 |
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November 11, 2020 3:30-4:30 pm |
“Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story? An Ode to Hamilton.” A student keynote address presented by Dr. LT Rease Miles, Executive Director of First Year Experience at UCLA and member of the Center for First-Generation Student Success Advocacy Group |
Virtual Presentation via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88475780991?pwd=aEdqWXNiTHdjenpMZk95ZmU0SmpCUT09 |
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November 12, 2020 8:00 am-5:00 pm |
First-Gen Pop Up Tables! Stop to receive first-gen swag and learn ways you can say Thank you to those that have helped you on your college journey |
Various Locations around campus! Check out the Campus Life social media for more details! |
ATU Staff and Faculty
If you're looking for ways to celebrate first-generation students in your department or class, please check out the First Generation Social Media Toolkit for ways you can engage online and with your classes, virtually or in person. All of the images from the Tool
