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First Generation Events

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the First Scholars Institute has developed a yearlong focus for engagement with our First-gen Scholars. This year, we established themes for each month. Check back often for the details, location, dates and times for the events on your campus.

August 2025

Theme: Building Community and Onboarding

Sign up for a Campus Tour!

Stop by your campus Student Life office to pick up a welcome bag while supplies last.

  • Eastern Campus | ESS 1303
  • Metropolitan Campus | MCC 200L2
  • Western Campus | WHCS A100
  • Westshore Campus | SLT 214

September 2025

Theme: Connect to Resources

Donuts with the Deans
Monday, Sept. 8 |9 - 10:30 am.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Bookstore Lobby

Donuts with the Deans
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Western Campus, WSS North Galleria

Donuts with the Deans
Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS, President’s Plaza

Donuts with the Deans
Monday, Sept. 22 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium

October 2025

Theme: Academic and Financial Planning

Midterm Study Break
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Bookstore Lobby

Midterm Student Break
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium

Midterm Student Break
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS North Galleria

First Scholars Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Virtual Workshop

First Scholars Symposium
Friday, Oct. 31 | 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Corporate College East

November 2025

Theme: Celebrating First-Generation College Students

First Scholars Gratitude Journaling
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium

First Scholars: My Self-Care Plan Vision Board
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS G4A

First Scholars Fuel Up
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium

First Scholars and Mental Health
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 2nd Floor Back Lobby

First Scholars Popcorn at the Pantry
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS G4 C

First Scholars and Confidence
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 2nd Floor Back Lobby

First Scholars Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Food Court

January Theme: Mentoring Connections (National Mentoring Month)

Walk the Teal Carpet
Monday, Jan. 13 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS Entrance

Coffee Connections
Monday, Jan. 13 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Western Campus, North Galleria

Metro Mixer
Monday, Jan. 27 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Metropolitan Campus, MCC Lobby

Winter Luau
Wednesday, Jan. 29 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Westshore Campus, SLT Commons

February Theme: Career Planning – Prepare for Summer Internships

Beyond the Books: Finding Your Campus Community
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | Noon - 1 p.m. | Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium

How to Get Involved on Campus
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Western Campus, WHCS A101

First Gen Love
Wednesday, Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Eastern Campus, ESS Street Café

Career Readiness
Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Metropolitan Campus, MCC 059

March Theme: Spring Cleaning

Study Breaks
Monday, March 3 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Westshore Campus, SLT 210
Tuesday, March 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Eastern Campus ESS President's Plaza
Tuesday, March 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Western Campus, North Galleria
Wednesday, March 5 | Noon - 2 p.m. | Metropolitan Campus, Studio 101

Theme: Financial Literacy (National Literacy Month)

Scholarship Bingo
Tuesday, April 1 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS Pool Room

Scholarship Bingo
Wednesday, April 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 059

Scholarship Bingo
Tuesday, April 15 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Western Camus, North Galleria

Scholarship Bingo
Tuesday, April 29 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SLT Commons

May Theme: Celebration and Recognition at Commencement

First-generation Graduates send-off

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