EIU First-Gen Week 2022
Nov. 7th-12th
Monday the 7th - First-Gen Student Experience Kickback
Lawson Hall Lobby, 5-6:30pm
Bring a friend and enjoy our sharing circle, the EIU Button Maker, games, hot chocolate, and learn about EIU First-Gen support resources and groups!
Wednesday the 9th - National First-Gen Day Lunch
Thomas and Taylor Hall Dining, 11:30am-1pm
First-Gen students may preregister 10/31-11/4 to join peers, faculty, and staff and play bingo!
Wednesday the 9th - First-Gen Campus Support Panel
West Reading Room, Booth Library, 5-6:30pm
Hear from faculty, staff, and student leaders about how and why they support First-Gen students at EIU!
Thursday the 10th - Tri-Alpha First-Gen Honors Induction
Arcola/Tuscola Room, MLK Union, 5:30-6:30pm
Celebrate First-Gen excellence at our Fall Honors induction ceremony!
Friday the 11th - College Game of Life and Resource Fair
McAfee Gym, 3-5pm
Come play our game, win prizes, and learn about a variety if helpful EIU resources!
Saturday the 12th - EIU Home Football Game, EIU v. SEMO
O'Brien Field, 2pm Cheer on our Panthers with First-Gen peers and advocates by the band!
#FIRSTGENEXCELLENCE #FIRSTGENPANTHER
Sponsored by the EIU First-Gen Week Committee in collaboration with Housing and Dining, EIU Living Learning Communities, Booth Library, Student Affairs, OIAE, TRIO/SSS, and various campus advocates.
