One in four Tigers identify as first-generation.
First-generation students are driven by a passion to succeed. They have overcome unique challenges, blazing their own trail to Mizzou, and we are proud to have them here.
Nov. 6-10 we are celebrating our first generation college students by hosting events that will give first-gen students opportunities to network, explore resources and more.
Faculty and Staff Toolkit
Resources to communicate about the week’s events and celebrate first generation college students at Mizzou.
- Engage Graphic
- Flyer
- HLED/VLED
- Instagram Post Graphic
- Instagram Story Graphic
- Twitter/Facebook Graphic
Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 3
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 p.m. | First-Gen Fridays Kick-Off Ceremony Hosted by First-Gen Tigers | Student Success Center First floor |
Monday, Nov. 6
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.-11 a.m. | First Gen Speaker and Book Display Hosted by Ellis Library & Global and National Fellowships | Ellis Library Room 114A |
| 1:30-3:30 p.m. | “Oh how it’s sweet to be the first.” Dessert Drop-By Event Hosted by College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) | AG-2-43 Conference Room |
| 4-5 p.m. | New to Research? Grow in Confidence Panel Hosted by Undergraduate Research | Virtual |
| 5:30-7 p.m. | First Gen Connections Networking Event Hosted by Career Services | Columbia Art League 207 S 9th St Columbia, MO |
Tuesday, Nov. 7
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | But FIRST Coffee… Hosted by School of Journalism | Reynolds Journalism Institute Lobby Outside of the Palmer room |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | First-Generation Photo Hosted by College of Engineering | Ketchum Auditorium |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | TRIO Trivia Hosted by TRIO | Tate Hall Room 215 |
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Celebrate National First-Gen Day! with the Center for First-Generation Student Success
This national celebration honors the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. HEA was intended to help level the playing field for marginalized and low-income Americans across the county attend college. Mizzou celebrated its inaugural First-Gen Day on Nov. 8, 2021 and continues to celebrate first-generation students the entire year.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Know Your Resources: Lunch & Learn- MU Study Abroad Hosted by Study Abroad & Multicultural Center | Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Well-Being Wednesdays Hosted by Student Affairs & Counseling Center | Ellis Library |
| 3:30-4:45 p.m. | First-Gen Fill-Up Hosted by College of Arts & Sciences | Lowry Hall First floor |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | First-Gen to First-Gen Mixer Hosted by College of Health Sciences | Multicultural Center |
| 5-6 p.m. | First-Gen Alumni Career Panel Hosted by College of Arts and Sciences & Career Services | MU Career Center Located on the lower level of the Student Success Center |
Thursday, Nov. 9
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30-1:45 p.m. | Lunch & Learn: First-Gen Financial Empowerment Hosted by College of Education & Office for Financial Success | Women’s Center |
| 5-6 p.m. | First-Gen Research Mixer & Mocktails Hosted by Undergraduate Research | Stotler Lounge |
| 6-7 p.m. | Mastering Core Career Competencies Workshop Hosted by Academic Access & Leadership Development | Women’s Center |