First Gen Week 2023
Events
First-Gen T-Shirt Pick Up
Monday, November 06, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Quad
Audience: Students
Lead: First-Gen Proud, Olivea Arevalo
First-Gen Proud wants you to be excited about National First-Gen Week. Show your pride by wearing your First-Gen Proud Shirt! Don't have one? Stop by the quad to get a FREE shirt. Supplies and sizes are limited, so it is first come first serve.
First-Gen Essay Writing Workshop
Monday, November 06, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Flowers 230
Audience: Students
Lead: The University Writing Center, Dr. Sara Ramirez and Dr. Emily Banta
This writing workshop is designed for first-generation students, especially those who have not yet taken ENG 1320 or sophomore literature. It is an introduction to academic essay writing, including source use understanding your work as part of a larger conversation, and other common academic conventions. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 students!
Backyard Games at Round Rock
Monday, November 06, 2023
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Avery Building Mall
Audience: Students
Lead: LaTonya Henry
The event begins at 2:30 p.m. with a First-Gen t-shirts group photos, then enjoy playing outdoor games and freshly popped popcorn while supplies last.
Political Science Celebrates First-Gen Students
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trauth-Huffman Hall (THH)
Audience: Students
Lead: Melissa Rendon
Political Science invites you to celebrate First-Gen Students. We will be providing free snacks, drinks and swag on the third floor of THH (formerly UAC) by classroom 310 from 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and on the first floor by classroom 105 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please join us!
Conchas y Café with Career Services
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Career Services, LBJ Student Center, Suite 5-7.1
Audience: Students
Lead: Aubrey Trujillo
Celebrate First-Gen Week with Career Services at our Career Café! Come by this casual gathering for FREE Mexican pastries, fresh fruit, and coffee. In addition, get a quick resume review, cover letter help, assistance with your part-time job search, or learn more about our services. Or if you simply want to grab some pastries and coffee, feel free to give us a visit at this come and go event. Can’t wait to see you there!
Graduate School Panel
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Virtual
Audience: Students
Lead: The Graduate College, Austin Allen
Are you a first-gen undergraduate student interested in pursuing graduate studies? Do you want to hear from first-gen graduate degree holders? The Graduate College is hosting a special online panel discussion with successful first-gen graduate degree holders and current first-gen grad students. The panel discussion focuses on topics such as the panelists’ experience in graduate education, challenges they overcame, resources they found useful, and advice for current first-gen undergraduate students.
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TXST is First-Gen Forward
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Virtual
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Lead: LaTonya Henry
Hear more about the research and resources to retain and graduate first-in-family students. Presented by LaTonya Henry, Student Success Coordinator at Round Rock Campus.
Can I Be the First Researcher? A Panel on First-Generation Experiences in Research
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Alkek Library: 441 A&B Conference Halls
Audience: Students, Faculty, and Staff
Lead: Alkek Library, Karina Martin
Panelists: Sophia Mosbe, Dr. Erin Dorrell, Agustín García, Dr. Merritt Drewery, Dr. Jennifer Irvin, and Gisselle Lopez
Has anyone ever told you that to make the most of your time at Texas State University, you need to take part in research? After hearing this, did you feel lost with no one to turn to? If so, this panel will be instrumental as you navigate college, especially as a first-generation student. Come to hear helpful advice and pick the brains of TXST faculty, staff, and fellow students and set yourself up for success as a first-gen researcher.
Empowering First-Gen Students
Tuesday, November 07, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Suite 3-3.1
Audience: Faculty and Staff
Lead: Dr. Rafael Almanzar, Jamie Saucedo
Join First-Gen Proud as we explore ways to empower our first-generation students. Participants will be able to define what it means to be first generation, explore the common experiences of first-generation students, and use Validation Theory to identify empowering practices for the classroom and Texas State community.
The "Imposter" in the Room: A First-Generation College Student
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Suite 3-21.1
Audience: Students
Lead: Jamie Saucedo and Joclyn Martinez
First-generation college students often face feelings of imposter syndrome - the feeling of unworthiness. Join us as we define imposter syndrome, summarize cultural assets we bring to college as first-generation students, and identify skills to combat these feelings of unworthiness.
Navigating Internships: A First-Generation Student's Guide
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Career Services, LBJ Student Center, Suite 5-6.1
Audience: Students
Lead: Career Services, Nikki Bissonnette, Mason Murphy, Aubrey Trujillo
Are you a first-generation college student looking to embark on the exciting journey of internships? This workshop is tailored just for you! Internships are a valuable bridge between classroom learning and real-world experience, offering a look into your future career while building essential skills and connections. Navigating the world of internships can seem overwhelming and unfamiliar. This workshop aims to demystify the internship process, equip you with the knowledge and tools you need, and empower you to secure meaningful internships that align with your career goals.
¡FLIP Your Success!
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Trauth-Huffman Hall (THH) 409
Audience: Students
Lead: FLIP, Jamie Saucedo, Osblado Aviles Espinoza, and Bemenet Assefa
Join FLIP at TXST and Student Support Services (SSS) Association to build community within the first-generation student community through dialogue and activities on the first-generation experience at TXST!
First-Gen Futures: Ask Me Anything Career Mixer
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Career Services, LBJ Student Center, Suite 5-7.1
Audience: Students
Lead: Career Services, Laura Jones, Jessica Alva, Adam Hernandez, and Aubrey Trujillo
Building bridges for first-gen students future career success. Still figuring out your career PLAN? Don’t know how to build your network? Attend this event and meet former first-gen students who have made the jump to LAND the job and get their advice on career pathways. Take the LEAP by attending this event to build your social network for future success after the jump! 5:30 p.m. Pre-Mixer Prep Session: Gain quick tips and advice from Career Services Staff / 6:00 p.m. Networking Mixer begins.
The FLI Ride: Developing a First-Generation/Low-Income Story of Success
Thursday, November 09, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
LBJ Student Center, Ballroom
Audience: Student, Faculty, and Staff
Lead: Dr. Rafael Almanzar
Being the first in your family to go to college can feel overwhelming. However, it can also be an opportunity for you and your college to trailblaze and customize a college experience that works for you and people like you. In this keynote address, Dr. Nidia Ruedas-Gracia shows how she harnessed her skills as a first-generation/low-income (FLI) college student to thrive in college and support others like her. Dr. Ruedas-Gracia will share her journey as a FLI college student and how this identity helped her land her current career as an assistant professor. Dr. Ruedas-Gracia will describe her current research on sense of belonging and how it’s designed to foster success among minoritized college students, including FLI students and their different identities.
Cafecito Chat
Thursday, November 09, 2023
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Alkek Open Theatre
Audience: Student, Faculty, and Staff
Lead: Dr. Gloria Martinez
Hailey Caudillo, a first-gen student, is hosting Mr. Cleo Rodriguez, TXST Alum and Director of the National Migrant Head Start Internship program. Hailey will share her experiences of being an intern and the projects she worked at Unidos US.
3rd Annual McCoy First-Gen Networking Event
Friday, November 10, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Minifie Atrium, McCoy Hall 434
Audience: Student, Faculty, and Staff
Lead: McCoy College of Business, Nina Camacho and Dr. Terrance McClain
First-Gen Students have the opportunity to meet with and network with other First-Gen students, faculty and staff. Enjoy light refreshments while learning about more resources on campus.
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