November 8, 2017, marked the inaugural National First-Generation Day. Colleges & universities across the nation designated this day to recognize and celebrate the experiences, contributions, and presence of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff. In alignment with the National First-Gen Day, the goal of the WSU First-Gen Fest will be to celebrate the accomplishments of current students, alumni, faculty, and staff who are the first to attend/graduate from a four-year college.

The Warrior 360 Program in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (OMSE), the Dean of Students Office (DOSO), and Housing & Residence Life will be working together to bring this celebration to campus to recognize the first-gen population on November 13. 

Drop-In Activities

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Moderated Fishbowl Panel Discussion - members of the first-generation college community (faculty, staff, and students) will discuss their experience as students whose parents did not obtain a degree from a four-year institution (Hilberry EF)

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Button Making (OMSE - SC 7th Floor)

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Photobooth, Ice Cream Social, Resource Fair, Craft Activities (Success Hub - UGL 1st Floor).

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Vision Boards & Keychain Making w/DOSO (1st Floor UGL Hub)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. First Gen Tote Making w/DOSO (3rd Floor UGL Community Room)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. First Gen Storyboard Making & Refreshments w/Housing (Anthony Wayne Apartments - South Commons).