First Generation Student Initiatives @ Illinois
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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Back by popular demand, join us at our upcoming welcome/resource fair which will feature units such: The Career Center Chez Veteran Center Counseling Center Office of Financial Aid Grainger Library IDEA Lab Off-Campus Community Living New Student & Family Experiences Office of Undergraduate Research Writers Workshop Speakers Workshop MHC- Health Education
Friday, January 31, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Friday, February 7, 2025
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Join us for an interactive workshop for first-gen graduate students on navigating the hidden curriculum of academic life. We will talk about general topics including preparing for and participating in conferences and the culture of awards, as well as research and poster presentations more specifically. The workshop will include an option for online participation.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
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Come join the FGSI, speaker Emma Kirby from the Division of Exploratory Studies, and Rural Area Student Initiative (RASI) to learn more about the experiences of rural students on campus, especially those who are first-generation college students, LGBT+, among other underrepresented identities.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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In this interactive workshop, we will talk about strategies to cope with communication apprehension for first-gen college students as they navigate the terrain of academic life. We will include activities and hands-on practice for students to build confidence and find their authentic voices when preparing for class presentations, research presentations, and group meetings.