First Generation College Celebration Week

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Join us in celebrating First Generation Students during First Gen College Celebration Week November 6 – 9!

 For the past seven years, institutions from across the nation have celebrated first-generation students, faculty, and staff. November 8th was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. We’re excited to join this celebration with a week-long agenda filled with activities!

Visit each event linked below for more details.

Monday, November 6^th First Gen: South County First Gen Kick-off
10:00AM – 2:00PM
San Luis Learning Center

• Resource Fair

Tuesday, November 7^th Parker Campus Community Expo
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Parker Community Center

• Job Fair
• University Reps
• Career Exploration
• Networking
• Scholarship Opportunities

Wednesday, November 8^th First Gen: Yuma Campus First Gen Celebration Day
10:00AM – 2:00PM
3C Breezeway, Yuma Campus

• Welcome Address
• Keynote Speaker
• First Gen Resource Fair
• Student, Alumni, and Faculty Panel

Thursday, November 9^th First Gen: Scholarships & Financial Literacy Day
12:15PM – 1:15PM
AC 289, Yuma Campus + Virtual Connection

• Learn to Earn Presentation

 Virtual attendees: Join Zoom Meeting using this link:
https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/9029149664

Meeting ID: 902 914 9664

Learn more about Earn to Learn: https://earntolearn.org/

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