First Generation Events
                                                                                    				                                                                                   For the 2025-2026 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.
November 2025
Theme: Celebrating First-Generation College Students
First Scholars Appreciation Celebration
Monday, Nov. 3 - Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS Street Café
First Scholars Gratitude Journaling 
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SLT 109
First Scholars Appreciation Celebration
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS Street Cafe
First Scholars Fuel Up 
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium
First Scholars: My Self-Care Plan Vision Board
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS North Galleria
First Scholars and Mental Health 
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Noon - 2 p.m. 
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 1st Floor Lobby
First Scholars: What’s Poppin’ @ 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, MRC Lobby
First Scholars Celebration 
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Food Court
Spring 2026
First Scholars Symposium 
Friday, Apr. 17 | 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
Corporate College East