2024 First-Gen Proud Celebration

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Being the first-generation is an honor held by thousands of Lobos! At UNM, we are First Gen Proud and celebrate our students, faculty, and staff who are the first in their family to go to college. Join us for these campus-wide events, as we share our experiences, resources, and success stories!

Events are open to everyone but they may be designed with a specific audience in mind. Please reference the icons below.

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2024 Celebration Speakers

First-Generation College Celebration! Friday, November 8th, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm SUB Atrium



	President Garnett Stokes UNM’s commitment to supporting first-gen students and their essential role in the university community.



	Dr. Eric Scott, Vice President for Student Affairs The impact of first-gen students at UNM and their contributions to campus diversity and success.



	Associate Professor Verónica Gonzalez, UNM School of Law Personal journey from a first-gen student at UNM, participating in in the Student Support Services program, to teaching at the School of Law.



	Dawn Blue Sky-Hill, Director of Student Support Services (SSS) UNM is home to three TRIO programs—SSS, McNair, and the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)—and many other resources dedicated to supporting first-gen students.



	Annie Quintana, Representative for U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich Legacy of the Higher Education Act and how it paved the way for first-gen students to break down educational barriers



	Makayla Martinez, UNM Student Personal journey from the perspective of a current UNM Student.



	Jason Sanchez Hernandez, UNM Student Personal journey from the perspective of a current UNM Student.



Say Cheese! Join our speakers and dozens more First-Gen Proud students, faculty, & staff in a large group photo! 12:40 pm; SUB Atrium


Show the world that you're 'First Gen Proud' Ongoing

Throughout November, we are reminding students that they are not alone by celebrating the success of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on our campuses! By creating awareness, sharing stories, and highlighting resources, we hope to create a culture that encourages students to ask for help and remind them that there are thousands of Lobos just like them! Ways to get involved! Share YOUR story Teaching a class or advising a student? Take a minute or two to share your journey of being a first-generation student! You never know who needs to hear to it! Display a First-Gen Proud Virtual Background No classroom/office, no problem! Displaying a virtual background while you're in a meeting or teaching your class can indicate to a first-generation student that you understand their perspective and committed to their success. Participate in the celebration! Attend and invite your students and colleagues to one of the many events that are being offered. We hope to see you there!