2020 First-Generation Celebration
You Belong Here: Faculty and Staff Empowering First-Generation College Students at Texas A&M
Thursday, November 5th, 6:00 pmIn collaboration with the Texas A&M First-Gen Forward Committee, the Routh First-Generation
Center will host a panel for faculty and staff members. First-generation panelists will provide insights on existing first-generation practices, policies, and programmatic efforts to help advance first-generation student outcomes at Texas A&M. If you are a first-generation, an advocate, and work with first-generation college students, or you are interested in learning more about what it means to be a first-generation student at Texas A&M, please REGISTER HERE.Panelists:
- Kelley O’Neal, Director, Byrne Student Success Center, CEHHS
- Dr. Jacqueline Turner, Research Specialist, Ed Psych, CEHHS
- Victor Castillo, Prgm Coord, Science Leadership Scholars, COS
- Dr. Leticia Palomin, Prgm Coord, Routh FG Center, OSS
- Kelsey Hirsch, Prgm Coord, Routh FG Center, OSS
First-Generation Student Workshops
The Routh First-Generation Center is partnering up with the Career Center and Student Employment Office to host a series of workshops tailored for first-generation students. Check out the offerings during this weekResume Workshop
Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:00 pmLearn about techniques to enhance your resume to make a great first impression to employers.
- Presenter: Whitney Hinze
- Register: tx.ag/Nov3Webinar
Interview Skills
Thursday, November 5th, 2:00 pmAttend this webinar presentation to learn about practical tactics for interviewing for jobs or internships.
- Presenter: Paige Hellman
- Register: tx.ag/Nov5Webinar1
Professionalism 101
Friday, November 6th, 10:00 amGetting ready for an internship or a full time job? Come learn practical skills on how to navigate the workplace and best practices to be a good employer.
- Presenter: Amarette Renieri & Taylor Henderson
- Register: tx.ag/Nov6Webinar
Watch last year's First-Generation Celebration Recap!
You Belong Here: Former Texas A&M First-Generation Student Panel
Friday, November 6th, 6:00 pmThe Routh First-Generation Center will host a first-generation former student panel. The purpose of the student panel is to elevate the voices and experiences of first-generation college students at Texas A&M. These former Texas A&M first-generation graduates will share their experiences navigating the college environment and learning the hidden curriculum of higher education through their perspective. If you are a first-generation, an advocate, and work with first-generation college students, or you are interested in learning more about what it means to be a first-generation student at Texas A&M, please REGISTER HERE.
Panelists and Former First-Gen Students:
- Jacqueline Guerra, Grad Student, Bush School
- Heidi Pargas, Grad Student, College of Medicine
- Edwin Aguilar, Acad Advisor, College of Engineering
- Caroline Lee, Grad Student, PhD in Statistics, Purdue University
- Dr. Leticia Palomin, Prgm Coord, Routh FG Center, OSS
- Corlena Daniels, Prgm Coord, Routh FG Center, OSS
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Virtual Background
The best way to show your first-generation pride in 2020. We encourage you to use our first-gen celebration virtual background in the days leading up to November 8th (National First-Generation Celebration Day): tx.ag/FGCVirtualBackgroundsThank You Letter
The activities and events scheduled around First-Generation Celebration are all about celebrating and bringing awareness to our first-generation students at Texas A&M. We also think it is important for our first-generation students to have an opportunity to reflect on the family, friends, and mentors who have helped them on their journey. Students are invited to write a thank you letter and the Routh First-Generation Center will mail it for you.Interested in a digital option? Record your message on our Flipgrid channel and get a shareable link to send to those you wish to thank.You Belong Here Videos
First-Generation students belong here at Texas A&M. Take a moment to record a brief message of support to our Texas A&M first-generation students during the lead up to National First-Generation Celebration Day.- Record a message of support for First-Generation Students
- View Videos
First-Gen Network
Calling all first-generation faculty and staff: Join our first-gen network!Follow us!
Follow us on social media for updates about the First-Generation Celebration, and look out for some of our students as they take you through a day in the life of a first-generation college student!McAllen
Why I'm First
Monday, November 9th, 11am-2pmHigher Education Center at McAllen
Join us for some coffee and sweets to celebrate you and why it was important for you to attend college.
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Joint Virtual First-Generation College Celebration (National Simulcast)
(Must be a NASPA Member to register)Friday, November 6th, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
This joint celebration will kick-off with opening remarks from Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.D., assistant vice president, Center for First-generation Student Success and Maureen Hoyler, J.D., president, Council for Opportunity in Education, as well as feature a panel discussion about the history of the first-generation student definition, utilizing an asset-based lens. You do not want to miss this virtual celebration. More Details.
UC First-Generation Virtual Symposium
Friday, November 13th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm PSTJoin the University of California for a virtual symposium on first-generation college students. The symposium honors the national First-Generation College Celebration and the 55th anniversary of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
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The group will explore four themes, including Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) first-generation students, first-gen populations in graduate schools, supporting first-gen students' career readiness, and a critical look at the evolution of higher education in times of unpredictable challenge and opportunity.