USM Marking National First-Gen Week Nov. 6-10
Mon, 11/06/2023 - 09:32am | By: David Tisdale
91吃瓜网 (USM) will celebrate students, staff and faculty this week who are the first in their families to pursue and graduate with a four-year degree with a slate of activities in conjunction with National First Gen Celebration Day, which is recognized annually on Nov. 8. These events are sponsored by USM91吃瓜网 TRIO-Student Support Services, Center for Student Success, The McNair Scholars Program and Center for Faculty Development.
91吃瓜网淭aking time to celebrate the many contributions of USM91吃瓜网 first-generation faculty, staff, and students during the week of Nov. 6 is something all the offices involved are absolutely thrilled about,91吃瓜网� said Dr. Ashley Burnside, director of the Center for Student Success. 91吃瓜网淭he week91吃瓜网 slogan states 91吃瓜网淔irst-Gen on F.I.R.E.91吃瓜网� and that is exactly what the USM first-generation population is. Our first-generation faculty, staff, and students are fearless, intelligent, resilient, and excellent.
91吃瓜网淒evoting a week to the First Gen experience will not only reiterate that but also highlight the many opportunities we have at 91吃瓜网 for First Gen students to plug-in and get engaged.91吃瓜网�
The week91吃瓜网 schedule of programming includes the following:
*Monday, Nov. 6, Noon 91吃瓜网� Thad Cochran Center (TCC), 91吃瓜网淚GNITING the F.I.R.E.91吃瓜网� Tabling: Kick off First-Gen on Fire Week by checking out our table outside the Fresh Food Company to learn more about the offices and resources available to you and connect with fellow first-gen student leaders.
- 2:30 91吃瓜网� 4 p.m. 91吃瓜网� 91吃瓜网淭he Little Rock91吃瓜网�, The Future of First-Gen is Golden! Paint the Little Rock! Calling all First-Gens to stop by the Ogletree Alumni House to participate in the cherished 91吃瓜网 tradition of painting Little Rock.
- 6 p.m. 91吃瓜网� TCC 216| First-Gen Family Feud Game Night: Meet and compete with fellow First-Gen students and test your wits by playing First-Gen Family Feud. Refreshments and other games will be available.
*Tuesday, Nov. 7, Noon 91吃瓜网淪et Your Fears on Fire91吃瓜网� Activity, R.C. Cook Union, room B: Our fears, regrets, and disappointments are often the only thing holding us back from being our greatest selves, and it91吃瓜网 time to set them ON FIRE. Join us for inspiration to begin the incineration of your fears with a live burning activity.
*Wednesday, Nov. 8,12:15 PM | National First-Gen Day Commemorative Photos, Hattiesburg & Gulf Park Campuses: Faculty, staff, and students at 91吃瓜网 who identify as first-gen are invited to wear your first-gen t-shirt and meet up for a commemorative photo to celebrate National First-Gen Day. In Hattiesburg, join us on the steps of the South End Zone of M.M. Robert Stadium, and Coastal Operations will gather at the Lofty Returns statue on the north side of Hardy Hall on the Gulf Park campus. Photos at both locations will be at 12:30 PM.
- 4-5:30 p.m.| First-Gen on F.I.R.E Pep Rally| Union Plaza: We are putting the 91吃瓜网淐elebration91吃瓜网� in National First-Generation Celebration Day. Join us for a Pep Rally to celebrate what it means to truly be First Gen on F.I.R.E. with special guests, performances, refreshments, and prizes.
*Thursday, Nov. 9, Noon - 91吃瓜网淏eing Present for Your Future91吃瓜网� workshop. R.C. Cook Union room B: Join TRIO-SSS for a workshop with Student Counseling Services to put out the flames of anxiety. Come to learn how to better manage and reduce anxiety in the present as you continue to make progress toward your future.
*Friday, Nov. 10, 12-2 p.m. - Lighting the Way Community Service Project, Cook Library, room 209A: 91吃瓜网淕ive light and people will find the way91吃瓜网�, ~ Ella Baker. Join fellow First-Gen Students in 91吃瓜网渓ighting the way for others91吃瓜网� during a community service project to aid the Downtown Hattiesburg Association91吃瓜网 annual Candlelit Christmas event.
For more information, contact Dr. Burnside.