LOOKING AHEAD
Fall 2024
November 4th-26th | First Gen Fifth Annual All Media Art Exhibition. Submissions begin September 9th. The First Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC) and the First Generation Students Organization (FGSO) invites all Wichita State University’s first-generation college students to apply and participate in our Fifth Annual All Media Art Exhibition. This art exhibition will showcase Wichita States creative and talented first-generation students through the display of unique artwork. For more information and registration: First Gen Art Exhibit Registration
November 4th | First Gen Info Table. Monday, 9:00 am - 12:30pm. First Gen Kick Off! Donuts! Come get your First Gen t-shirt and information on the week's events. FGSO, Shocker Career Center and ShockerStrengths & Student Affairs Staff Engagement will also have information. First Gen picture will be taken with faculty, staff and students on the east side stairs at 1:11pm sharp! Come show your Shocker Pride.
November 4th-8th | First Gen Stories and Authors. Ablah Library near Reference Desk. Come check out books and information about First Gen authors and First Gen stories. Alejandra Campoverdi will also be coming to campus spring 2025! Stay tuned for more information on her visit.
November 5th | TRIO & Gear Up Tuesday. Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00pm. RSC table on first floor. We will have information on serving First Gen and limited income students.
November 6th | Walk & Talk. Wednesday, 9:00am-4:00pm. First-gen Shockers are invited to sign up to walk and talk with a faculty or staff member to learn more about their college experience and share their own story. Various faculty and staff locations across campus! Receive a limited-edition pair of WSU First Gen Shockers socks.
November 7th | First Gen Breakfast hosted by Office of Student Success. Thursday, 9:00-11:00am. RSC 142 Harvest Room. Join us for breakfast and information on the day's activities.
November 7th | First Gen Fifth Annual All Media Art Exhibition Reception. RSC Cadman Art Gallery. Thursday, 3:30-4:30. Come check out Wichita States creative and talented first-generation students through the display of unique artwork. Winners will be announced at the reception! Refreshments will be served.
November 7th | TRIO Student Support Services Open House at Shocker Success Center. Thursday, 11:00am - 1:00 pm. Room 307. Join us for a come-and-go opportunity to learn about SSS. Refreshments will be served.
November 7th | Honors College First Gen Open House. Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Shocker Hall A1311 (Honors Seminar Room).
November 7th | FGEN Engineering Celebration. Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Engineering Student Success Center lounge in the Partnership 2 Building. Join us for snacks, buttons and stickers!
November 7th | College of Applied Studies First Gen Townhall. Thursday, 4:00 pm. Wichita State Connect Building. Please join us!
November 8th is National First-Generation College Celebration Day! Stay tuned for a week of planned activities!
November 8th | Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony. Friday, 11:30am. RSC 233. Tri-Alpha recognizes the academic achievements of first-generation college students. First Generation Honor Society.
November 8th | First Gen Grab and Go. Friday, 12:00pm-2:00pm. RSC 262. Grab a bag and fill with special goodies! Build yourself a goodie bag and go!
November 8th | First Gen Finances. Student Success Fall 2024 Workshop Event. Friday, 11:00am - 12:30pm. RSC 261. Office of Financial Aid.
Spring 2025
January 23-24th | Ad Astra Conference for First Generation Students. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Bethel College, 300 E. 27th Street, North Newton, KS 67117. For more details contact Dr. MeShonya Wren-Coleman at meshonyawc@bethelks.edu.