There are some awesome opportunities for First Generation students coming up in the next couple of weeks. Be sure to check them out!
First Generation Graduate Student and Post-doc Social
Date: Tuesday, November 6th
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 2520D University Capitol Center
This is an opportunity for first-generation graduate students and post-docs to gather and network with one another and to discuss how first-generation status impacts their graduate student experiences and their graduate studies. Pizza will be provided by the Graduate College.
Registration is encouraged: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WpasSLlT4NeSuV
Contact lisa-kelly@uiowa.edu for more information.
First Generation Graduate and Professional Student and Post-doc Social
Date: Thursday, November 8th
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Seebohm Conference Room EMRB
This is an opportunity for first-generation graduate and professional students to gather, network, and discuss how first-generation status impacts their experience in graduate and professional school. Pizza will be provided by the Graduate College. This event is co-sponsored by the Carver College of Medicine Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Registration is encouraged:https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WpasSLlT4NeSuV
Contact lisa-kelly@uiowa.edu for more information.
Understanding the First Generation College Experience: Strategies TAs Can Use in the Classroom
Date: Friday, November 9th
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: PBB W401
Participants will learn about characteristics of first-generation college students and how first-generation students experience the University of Iowa. We will present information from UI student surveys as well as research on academic support for first-generation college students. The facilitators will also provide strategies that can be used to promote academic success. Refreshments (cookies) will be provided.
Registration is encouraged: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WpasSLlT4NeSuV
Contact lisa-kelly@uiowa.edu for more information.