First Generation Week

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Celebrating First Generation Students!

For the past seven years, institutions from across the nation have celebrated first-generation students, faculty, and staff. November 8th was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The Higher Education Act (“HEA”) emerged out of War on Poverty. HEA was intended to help level a playing field that for too long had been weighed against Americans from minority and low-income backgrounds. In addition to creating federal grants and loan programs to help students finance their educations, the legislation made key investments in institutions of higher education.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022
First Generation Celebration Kickoff Events 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Yuma Campus - 3C Building Breezeway 2020 S Ave 8 E, Yuma, AZ
12:00 PM - Proclamation & Keynote
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Student, Alumni, and Faculty Panel 
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Being First/Siendo Primero Pop-up Podcast

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
Parker Campus Community Expo 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Parker Community Center 1109 S. Geronimo Ave
--Job Fair
--University Reps
--Career Exploration
--Networking
--Scholarship Opportunities

Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022
South County First Gen Resource Fair 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
San Luis Learning Center 1340 N 8th Avenue

Virtual Financial Literacy Session 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Presenters: Arizona Community Foundation & Earn to Learn
Zoom meeting link to join the session:
https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/9029149664
Meeting ID: 902 914 9664

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