Engagement opportunities聽associated with the聽National First-Generation College Celebration聽will take place across the three 蘑菇视频 campuses.聽We will continue to update this page with additional information as it becomes available!
蘑菇视频 Bothell
First-Generation Celebration
Date: November 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.鈥�
Location: Plaza
Join us as we celebrate our first-generation community with food, a photo booth, giveaways (gift cards, stickers, gift baskets), and more!
Academic & Career Pop-Up
Date: November 5, 2026,鈥�11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.鈥�
Location: ARC Overlook鈥�
This event connects students with academic and career resources, staff, and campus partners in a welcoming and supportive environment.鈥疶here will be drop in advising, tutoring, resume review, a free career closet, and LinkedIn headshots!鈥��
FREE BOBA for the first 50 student attendees and volunteers!
蘑菇视频 Bothell / Cascadia College library First Generation Celebration
Date: November 5th, 3:30 鈥� 5:30 pm
Location: Library Lobby
The Campus Library invites our shared campus to our First-Generation College Student Celebration Pop-Up on November 5th, 3:30 鈥� 5:30 pm in the library lobby. All 蘑菇视频B and Cascadia students, staff, and faculty are invited to stop by, grab first gen swag, and share your first gen pride with our fun, reflective activities. Everyone (even non first gens) is encouraged to participate. For those who can鈥檛 make the Pop-Up, the display will remain in the library for the following week. Come by and show your first gen pride and support!
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蘑菇视频 in Seattle
Arts & Sciences First-Generation Storytelling Celebration
Date: on going
Location: Online
First-generation students are central to the life and richness of the College of Arts & Sciences community. They are faculty educating the next generation. They are alumni driving change in their communities. They are donors investing in access and equity across the College. And they are current Huskies, charting their own unique paths and making an indelible mark on this University as they do. Join us in learning from and celebrating our first-generation community through the stories below.
Have a First-Gen Story to tell? Check out the website where you can submit your story.
Fosters School of Business National First-Generation Day fireside chat
Date: Thursday, November 5, from 12:30 to 1:30
Location: Founders Commons 180
A panel of business leaders who identify as first generation in for a discussion with our first gen students.
Health Sciences Library鈥檚 National First-Generation College Celebration Table
Date: November 4 through November 10
Location: Health Sciences Library
Come visit our table display (unstaffed) on the 3rd floor of the Health Sciences Library, near the information desk. Students can help themselves to First Gen goodies and view signage and info about First Gen students.
Odegaard Library’s National First-Generation College Celebration Table
Date: Wednesday, November 4th through Tuesday, November 10th
Location: Odegaard Library
Celebrate the experiences of first-generation students and learn about 蘑菇视频 Libraries resources to support first-generation student success! Stop by the 2nd floor of Odegaard Library November 4th through November 10th to pick up first-gen buttons, Libraries swag, and take part in activities reflecting on the first-generation experience. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome!
School of Medicine, Celebrating First-Generation Faculty
Date: November 10th, 9:00-10:30am
Location: Zoom
Celebrating First-Generation Faculty
GSEE – Graduate School
Community Connections
The Graduate School鈥檚 offices of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) and Graduate Student Affairs (GSA) are thrilled to welcome our incoming and returning graduate students to the 蘑菇视频! Start the academic year off right with good people, good food, and good music for a great time!
Community Connections is an excellent opportunity for our students from diverse experiences and perspectives and first-generation grad students to build connections and community across disciplines. This is a welcoming space to meet peers, expand your network, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
Day 1: Virtual Student Panel
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, 3:30 鈥� 4:45 p.m. (PT)
Location: Zoom
Graduate students can tune into a Virtual Student Panel鈥痮n Zoom. Learn tips, tricks, and recommendations for succeeding in graduate school from continuing students.
Day 2: In Person Reception
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, 4:30 鈥� 7:30 p.m.
Location: Seattle campus, w菨色菨b蕯altx史 鈥� Intellectual House
Our In-Person Reception is for all new and returning graduate students. Come as you are. Invite other graduate students from your department or come solo and enjoy the company of your fellow graduate community. There will be food, crafts, giveaways, a photobooth, and a dance floor!
Navigating the Hidden Curriculum of Graduate School: Making the Invisible, Visible
A Thriving in Graduate School Series Event (TIGS)
Date: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, 4 鈥� 5:30 p.m. (PST)
Location: Zoom
This online session will introduce the concept of the hidden curriculum (the unspoken and unwritten norms, rules, and expectations) of graduate school. Graduate students are invited to attend this event to learn about the hidden curriculum, how it can impact your graduate journey, and informational tools to help you be successful. A panel of current 蘑菇视频 graduate students and alumni will share their insights and experiences. For this fall event, we are partnering with the Center for International Relations & Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE).
Free and open to all 蘑菇视频 graduate students, including first-generation graduate students and graduate students from diverse perspectives and experiences.
Panel topics will include:聽
- Strategies to identify your academic, professional, and personal goals
- How to learn about what is expected of you as a graduate student
- Developing a network of support to help you be successful
- The importance of career exploration
- Understanding the hidden costs of graduate school
This event is part of the Thriving in Graduate School Series (TIGS), a partnership of The Graduate School鈥檚 offices of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) and Graduate Student Affairs (GSA).
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蘑菇视频 Tacoma
We Are First Gen Photo Campaign Unveiling and National First Gen College celebration
Date: Monday, November 9th from 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Location: MLG 110
We Are First Gen Photo Campaign Unveiling and National First Gen College celebration
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