November 4-8th, 2024
Make sure to check this page periodically for updated information on our events for First-Gen Week! If your department/unit or student organization is planning on hosting an event for First-Gen Week, you can submit the event information and we will include it in our promotional spaces.
Additionally, if you would like to receive promotional items for First-Gen Week, you can submit a request here.
Check out our events below!
- First-Gen Rocks, 11am-1pm: Meet us at the Rock for swag, snacks, and more information on First-Gen Week. We are also holding a student contest for the best design to paint the rock – submit your design here!
- ASMSU First-Gen Resource Fair, 4-6pm: Join us at the MSU Union, 3rd floor in the Lake Huron room for an engaging resource fair featuring MSU offices, student orgs, and more! Raffle prizes and snacks available!
- MSUVote: Go Green! Go White! Go Vote! Learn about your voting options at msuvote.msu.edu.
- Donuts with the Deans, 10-11:30am: The College of Engineering leadership, Engineering Inclusion and Diversity (EGRID), and The Center will hold the 3rd annual Donuts with the Dean’s as an opportunity for Engineering students to meet with college leadership and celebrate first-generation students. First-generation faculty, staff, and students, are encouraged to come by the GLC (Engineering Building Room 1109) for coffee, beverages, and donuts.
- Vanderploeg First-Generation Recognition & Reception: Join us at the MSU Union Ballroom to celebrate our First-Gen Spartans! There will be a networking reception from 4:30-5:30PM followed by an awards recognition from 5:30-6:30. RSVP HERE!
- First-Gen Grad Student Panel, 12-1:30pm: Join first-gen graduate students in Chittenden Hall Rm 110 as they share their wisdom with students looking to persue an advanced degree. Lunch provided. RSVP HERE.
- ASMSU Roundtable Discussion, 2:30-4:30pm: Attend an engaging discussion session in Student Services Building Rm 328 to build connections with first-gen students, faculty, staff, and MSU leaders.
- Unwind/Destress with ASMSU, 10am-12pm: First-gen students are invited to relax and unwind with ASMSU. Play some games, make some crafts, and eat some cookies at the Student Services Building Rm 110.
- First-Gen Friday, 12-2pm-: Hosted by the College of Social Science, join us for a celebration of our first-gen community including activities and refreshments at the Student Services Building Rm 6. RSVP HERE.