#FEARLESS FIRST

We're planning events all around campus as part of National First-Generation College Student Day. From pizza parties to art exhibits, there is something for everyone! What began as a small gathering of Academic Achieivement Program students and staff outside the Stamp Student Union building many years ago has grown into a huge campus-wide celebration.

Do you have an event planned? Tell us about it!

Questions? Email us.

First Generation Student Association Events

Nov. 4-8
Times and locations vary

Monday: career chats
Tuesday: IG shout-outs
Wednesday: Jeopardy
Thursday: Alum Terps Panel and Care Packages
Friday: First-Gen Mixer

Investing 101: Peer Workshop with Wise Legacy, LLC

Nov. 14
5 p.m.
Crossland Room - 2nd Floor of STAMP

Join Migrating Shells for our Investing for First-Gen Students Workshop with Wise Legacy LLC, a Terp Alumni business focused on peer to peer education around finance. Hear relatable and helpful information from one first gen alumni Terp to others!

More information

Test your First-Gen knowledge!

Past events

Fearless First Celebration Station

Nov. 8
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Outside in front of Stamp Student Union

Join Academic Achievement Programs in celebrating and building community for Fearless First-Generation Terps! Stop by to meet other First-Gen Terps, pick up swag, check out valuable campus resources including scholarships and FAFSA completion information, and enjoy sweet treats.

Fearless First Celebration

Nov. 8
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stamp Student Union

Visit the Stamp Student Union front lobby for coffee, cookies, raffles; and pick up an exclusive button to show your pride. Then head down to the basement level for a self-paced photo gallery walk to learn the stories of our First-Gen Terps.

Scoop, Support, Succeed: First-Gen Engineer Celebration

Nov. 8
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jeong H. Kim Building - Kayboard Rooms (KEB 1107 and 1111)

Join the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering for an ice cream social and resource fair. Don't miss Maryland Dairy Ice Cream, Clark School/UMD resources, a bingo game, and a panel discussion!

COE First Generation Student Celebration

Nov. 8
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Benjamin Building Tawes Lobby
(near room EDUC 1107)

Swing by for a cup of Hot Cocoa with the College of Education

Breaking Ceilings, Building Futures: First-Gen Career Series!

Nov. 4
3-6 p.m.
Online | UCC, 3100 Hornbake Library

Network with fellow first-gen Terps and connect with professionals from companies such as Capital One, Accenture, Berkeley Research Group, Center for Strategic and International Studies and DCS Corporation, all committed to supporting your success. Enhance your career readiness and enjoy a light reception while building your support network!

REGISTER VIA HANDSHAKE:
Part 1: First-Gen Career Readiness Virtual Lab 3-4 PM, ZOOM

RSVP

Part 2: First-Gen Career Chats & Networking Mixer
4:30-6 PM, University Career Center, 3100 Library; Register Here
A light reception will be provided throughout the networking mixer.

RSVP

Questions? Email Jenny Sak at JSAK@UMD.EDU.

First Generation "Emerging Professionals" Career Panel

Nov. 4
5:30 p .m.
Architecture Building (ARCH-145), Auditorium

Come hear from a panel of recent alumni and professionals as they discuss their experiences developing their career paths as first-generation students.

RSVP to win a signed copy of “Prospering in the U.S.: A Handbook for Immigrant Architects”

First Gen Vision Boarding Social

Nov. 7
1:30 to 3 p.m.
STAMP Nanticoke Room

Join TOCSL in celebrating our first-generation students with a vision board-making workshop! Meet other first-gen students and get creative while visualizing your academic and personal goals. Materials provided!

BSOS "I Am First" Coffee and Donuts Hour

Nov. 7
Noon to 1 p.m.
2118 A Tydings

Enjoy treats, connect with fellow students, and meet Feller Center staff. You'll also receive a coupon for free ice cream at The Dairy. Bring a friend! RSVPs are encouraged by Tuesday, November 5th!

First Generation Terps Panel !

Nov. 7
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center

This special event, sponsored by the Student Alumni Leadership Council and the Alumni Association, brings forward the voices of fearless first generation Terps alums through a moderated discussion led by a first generation student. Our speakers will share their stories, challenges and successes as they navigated their college experiences and transitioned into their professional careers.

This year's speakers are:
Hugo Cantu '20
Brittany Johnson '11
Dr. Susan C. Martin '90

The panel event will conclude with a networking reception, including light hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and desserts.

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