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First-Generation College Celebration
November 6
The national First Generation College Student Celebration day is November 8th. We will have various events throughout the week to support first generation college students at Augburg and build community for everyone. The events are the following:
Monday, Nov. 4th: First-Generation Week Kick-Off
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Christensen Center
Games, photo booth with Auggie Eagle, games, activities, and more!
10:40 am – 11:00 am, Hoversten Chapel
Guest Speaker: Morgan Knutson, Strommen Center
Fellow staff and first gen Morgan Knutson shares her story.
Wednesday, Nov. 6th: Strommen Center and TRIO/SSS Present: The Hidden Curriculum of Networking
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Augsburg Room
Strommen Center presents on networking followed by a panel discussion from first gen professionals/graduate students. Refreshments provided!
Thursday, Nov. 7th: Share Your First-Generation Story
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, SCI 123
Voicing first gen experiences of students around campus and building community, including a first gen panel. Refreshments provided!
Friday, Nov. 8th: National First-Generation Celebration Day at Augsburg’s Gage Center!
9:00 am – 12:30 pm, Gage Center
TRIO/SSS, CLASS office, and Academic Advising share space and support First-Generation college students – treats provided!
If you need any disability-related accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact University Events at events@augsburg.edu. Please allow for sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.