Events

Proud to Be First-Gen Series - Spring 2024

Are you part of the first generation in your family to attend a 4-year university? Are you looking to connect with supportive resources and the first-gen community on campus? Join us for the Proud to be First-Gen Series! All planned activities are free to attend with food/snacks often provided. Have a question? Reach out to the First Generation Student Initiatives team at firstgen@illinois.edu.

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The Proud to Be First-Gen Series presents:

First-Gen & BIPOC Study Abroad Workshop

  • Date: April 24, 2024
  • Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
  • Location: Siebel Center for Design (Lobby Level, 1208 S. 4th St, Champaign, IL 61820)

Dinner & Discussion. Develop your toolkit to confidently explore study abroad opportunities.

Free food! All students welcome!

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Hosted by the Office of Minority Student Affairs. In collaboration with LAS International Programs, ACES Study Abroad, and International Programs in Engineering.

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The Proud to Be First-Gen Series presents:

An Introduction to Scholarship Opportunities & Application Resources

  • Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
  • Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
  • Location: IUB Building, 5th floor - Room 514 (807 S. Wright St. Champaign 61820)

No RSVP required. Open to all students and majors. Free food provided.

In collaboration with the National and International Scholarships Program and The Career Center.

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The Proud to Be First-Gen Series presents:

Graduate School Affirmation Workshop

  • Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
  • Time: 5:00-7:00 pm (Note New Time)
  • Location: BIF 3039 – 3rd Floor

Are you interested in learning more about graduate school as a First-Generation student? If so, please join us for a candid discussion about the realities of graduate school, sense of belonging, and the resources available to support you on your educational journey. Open to all students and majors.

Hosted in collaboration with the UIUC TRIO McNair Program and Gies College of Business.

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The Proud to Be First-Gen Series presents:

First-Gen Resource Fair

  • Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
  • Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
  • Location: Main Library Orange Room (1408 W. Gregory Dr. Champaign 61820)

Free giveaway prizes and more! Open to all students and majors.

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