First Generation Student Initiatives FGSI Calendar

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

• 10-Point Financial Planning Checklist for Young Professionals

  Time

  11:30 am - 1:00 pm

  Location

  Mumford Hall (Room 305), 1301 W Gregory Dr, Urbana IL 61801

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Thursday, October 22, 2026

• First-Gen Scholars Research Program Information Session

  Time

  1:00 - 2:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union, Room 103 (1401 W Green Street, Urbana IL 61801)

  Are you a first-generation college student? Do you have Federal Work-Study? Are you interested in undergraduate research but don't know how to get started? Visit go.illinois.edu/FirstGenResearch to preview the program and see us at the 10/22 information session to get your questions answered. Please RVSP to attend!

  • Informational

  

Monday, November 2, 2026

• Donuts on the Quad-First-Gen Week @ Illinois

  Time

  9:30 - 11:30 am

  Location

  Illini Union Anniversary Plaza (off the Main Quad-1401 W Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801)

  First-Generation Student Initiatives from The Jeffries Center is celebrating first-gen students at Illinois and sharing information about other First-Gen Week @ Illinois actvities. First-Gen Week @ Illinois is Nov. 2nd through Nov. 8th. Stop by, say hello, and have a pastry on us, while supplies last! All students are welcome to attend.

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

• Celebrating First-Gen Through Dance: Bachata Workshop & Social Hour (First-Gen Week @ Illinois)

  Time

  6:00 - 8:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Ballroom, 2nd Floor

  No prior dance experience required. Event is open to all currently enrolled students at Illinois, you do not need to identify as first-generation to attend. Bring your iCARD to sign in.

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• Zine Workshop: First-Gen Week @ Illinois

  Time

  2:00 - 4:00 pm

  Location

  Main Library, Orange Room (1408 W. Gregory, Urbana IL 61801)

  First-Generation Student Initiatives from The Jeffries Center is celebrating first-gen students at Illinois through a collaborative program at the Main Library. Come learn about and create a self-published zine that features your first-gen experience. All students are welcome to attend. First-Gen Week is Nov. 2nd through Nov. 8th.

  • Conference/Workshop

  

Friday, November 6, 2026

• First-Generation Celebration Dinner (First-Gen Week @ Illinois)

  Time

  6:00 - 8:00 pm

  Location

  Illini Union Ballroom - Second Floor

  Please join us for a night of community, connections, and joy! In honor of First-Generation College Student Day on November 8th, we are hosting a Friday night dinner celebration for all students, staff, faculty, and families! Please enjoy free food, an RSO tabling section, and performances.

  • Social/Informal Event

  

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

• Winter Wonderland Crafts

  Time

  4:00 - 5:00 pm

  Location

  The Jeffries Center on John Street (Turner Student Services Building, 610 E John Street, Champaign IL 61820

  • Social/Informal Event