First-Gen Celebration Week - First-Generation

November 8^th has been recognized by the first Center for First-Generation Student Success as a day to celebrate first generation students.

Throughout our First-Generation Celebration, we will shine the spotlight on JSU's first-gen students, faculty/staff, and alumni through events on campus and on social media outlets. Look for inspiring stories and videos and even share your own first-gen student story or first-gen alumni story with us!

First Gen Celebration Week Events

First Gen student holding sticker that says I'm first

Alumni Engagement Networking Dinner Honoring First-Gen Students

November 6th
Student Commons Area, College of Education and Professional Studies
6 pm - 8 pm

Students, join us for dinner hosted by Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, First and Second Year Experience, Faculty Commons, and the Alumni Engagement Office.
Dinner will be provided to a maximum of 50 students. Make your reservation online
Dress is business casual/professional (If you need business casual clothes feel free to visit the Gamecock Market or call 256 782-5019 or call Mrs. Vann at 256 782-8434.)
Professional dinner etiquette tips presented by various faculty, staff, and alumni
Learn how to network and interact with first generation graduates from JSU
Alumni can sponsor a student for the dinner online

First Gen. Society & SGA Paint Night by Student Government Association (SGA)

November 7, 2024
6:30pm-8:30pm

Join us for an exciting paint night hosted by the First Gen Society and SGA! Reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out!

Sign Up Form

Faculty Research Symposium

November 7th
Merrill Hall

All first-generation students are invited to come and learn from First Generation Faculty about their research interests and impacts on society.
Connect and network with faculty by identifying sessions you would like to attend.
The 2024 Keynote Lecture will be presented by Dr. Rashed Ahmed, Associate Professor of English, from 12:30pm-1:30pm in B01 Merrill Hall. The lecture is titled "Verses and Algorithms: The Future of Literacy Translation" and will count as a Global Connections Jax Mix event. Please note lunch is not provided.
View Calendar Entry for more information

First Gen Event

November 8th
Quad
11:30am - 1:30pm

Receive first generation swag, giveaway, and resources available to assist you
If you'd like to be recognized and receive your swag, please fill out our first-gen student story form

Have Questions?

Call 256-782-8434 or email Charlcie Vann at cvann@jsu.edu