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

November 11, 2020

11:00 am-1:00 pm

First-Gen Festival
Sponsored by the First to Shine Living Learning Community

Stop by to play some games, learn about resources for your success and pick up ATU and First- Gen Swag! 

Hindsman Tower 

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

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

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

First-Generation Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Images from Toolkit