Events
National First-Generation Celebration Week!
First Gen - Nov. 8-11
Students, Faculty, & Staff, Let’s Celebrate
We invite students, faculty, staff, and all first-gen supporters to celebrate the success of first-generation students at our 4th Annual National First-Generation Celebration! This week-long celebration is filled with panels, storytelling, and recognizing the many unique ways that UTEP first-gen students are achieving their dreams of attaining a degree.
*A first-generation student is someone whose mother, father, or guardian does not have a bachelors, also known as a 4-year degree.
CHECK OUT THE EVENTS PLANNED!
11/8 - MONDAY
National Social Media Campaign Join the national social media campaign. Stop by for a photo with our first-gen frames.
10 AM - 3 PM | RAY RM., UNION BLDG. EAST, 3RD FLOOR
First-Gen Lounge
All first gen-students, faculty, and staff are invited to pick up and exclusive first-gen gear!
While there, sign out a giant “
Thank You” card and more!
10 AM - 3 PM | CENTER LOUNGE, UNION BLDG. EAST, 3RD FLOOR
Lunch & Panel
We’ll hear from a panel of students, faculty, and staff on their experience being first-generation students.
Space is limited.
RSVP required to attend.
12 PM - 1:30 PM | TRCC, UNION BLDG. EAST, 3RD FLOOR
Panelists:
Dr. Marc Cox, UTEP Faculty
Andrea Cortina, UTEP Chief of Staff
Karol Brito, UTEP Student, Biological Sciences
Special Guest:
Executive Vice Chancellor from The University of Texas System
Dr. Archie L. Holmes Jr.
RSVP THROUGH MINE TRACKER11/9 - TUESDAY
Men’s UTEP Basketball Game
All first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to UTEP’s first home basketball game.
RSVP and get your limited edition first-gen tee and join the recognition with UTEP Athletics!
Please note game tickets must be purchased separately and are required for entry to the game.
UTEP v Western New Mexico Game time:
7 PM Don Haskins Center Once you RSVP, you will receive additional information on where to pick up your special addition tee!
RSVP THROUGH MINE TRACKER11/10 - WEDNESDAY
Reyna Grande
Author of A Dream Called Home Keynote
12 PM | TOMAS RIVERA CONFERENCE CENTER (TRCC) | UNION BLDG. EAST, RM 308
Lunch will be served. RSVP is required.
A collaboration with the Entering Student Experience Speaker Series.
Wednesday, 11/11, Reyna Grande Virtual Keynote on ZOOM
Wednesday, 11/10, Reyna Grande Keynote IN-PERSON w/Lunch11/11 - THURSDAY
Virtual Parent Panel:
Hear from parents of our first-gen students on how they support their students navigate college life.
6 PM | ZOOM
(This presentation will be in Spanish)
RSVP THROUGH MINE TRACKER