{"id":1484,"date":"2022-06-21T14:37:13","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T18:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coenet.org\/?page_id=1484"},"modified":"2025-04-08T16:05:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T20:05:17","slug":"first-generation-college-celebration-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/coenet.org\/first-generation-college-celebration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Generation College Celebration Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"common-interior-banner alignfull  has-background image-as-background coe-block\">\r\n\t<!--        \/\/ If we have a background image, echo our background image markup inside the block container.-->\r\n\t\t<figure class=\"image-background top jpeg\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/student_opportunities_first_generation_college_celebration_COE_event_november_8-250x250.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t<\/figure>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg patterns-herring-short\"><\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"common-interior-banner__inner container\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"common-interior-banner__inner-content\">\r\n                        \t\t\t    <div class=\"breadcrumbs kicker\"><\/div><!-- .breadcrumbs -->\t\t\t    <h1 class=\"common-interior-banner__title\">First-Generation College Celebration Day<\/h1>\r\n            \t\t\t<div class=\"common-interior-banner__description\"><p>First-Generation College Celebration Day advances an asset-based\u00a0national narrative\u00a0on first-generation student experiences and outcomes. Use November 8 to encourage communities to understand better the systemic barriers plaguing higher education and the support necessary for this critical and resilient population to continue thriving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n<section class=\"two-col-sidenav alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"two-col-sidenav__inner  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"two-col-sidenav__navigation list-unstyled fade-in-right-fixed-all-children\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"link-item wow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/first-generation-college-student\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link nav-link link-reset\" >First-Generation College Student<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"link-item wow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/first-generation-college-celebration-day#ways-to-participate\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link nav-link link-reset\" >Ways to Participate<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"link-item wow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/lp.constantcontactpages.com\/sl\/X0Zn4Ry\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link nav-link link-reset\" >Event Planning Toolkit<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"link-item wow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/first-generation-college-celebration-day#grant-recipients\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link nav-link link-reset\" >Grant Recipients<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"link-item wow\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FGCC-COE-TRIO-FACTS-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link nav-link link-reset\" >TRIO First-Generation College Celebration Fact Sheet<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"two-col-sidenav__content fade-in-up-fixed-all-children \">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"kicker wow\">Join us in advancing an asset-based national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description wow\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2017, COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success launched the inaugural First-Generation College Celebration! Given the continued success of this event, COE and the Center now partner to make this celebration an annual event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> On\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">November 8<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, we encourage colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits, and K-12 schools to celebrate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and alumni in every possible way. Get creative! In previous years, institutions and organizations have invited speakers and offered programming on first-generation student success, hosted lunch and learn events, kicked off mentoring programs, distributed first-gen swag, featured first-generation students on websites, and more! Consider building relationships with colleagues, involving leadership, and using Celebration Day as a galvanizing force across your institution or organization. If sharing information about your event on social platforms, tag\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">@COEtalk<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">@FirstgenCenter<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and use the #CelebrateFirstGen!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Institutional-Planning-Guide-Timeline_040825.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link link--inline wow\" >Event Planning Guide<\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/conferences_events_national_first_generation_college_celebration_day_november_8_grant_opportunity_student_opportunity-1024x683.jpeg)\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-bottom patterns-dots-wide\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"kicker\">2025 Grant Opportunity<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"h2\">Apply for up to $5,000 to scale your #CelebrateFirstGen efforts. <\/p>\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p>Every year, we have the privilege of empowering COE-member institutions to make a real impact on the lives of first-generation college students. These grants are not just about funding &#8211; they&#8217;re about creating opportunities, igniting innovation, and fostering lasting change. Now, the 2025 First-Generation College Celebration grant opportunity is here, and we&#8217;re calling on passionate individuals like you to join us in this vital mission. Apply for funds to expand your reach, launch groundbreaking initiatives, and provide crucial support to those who need it most.\u00a0 Apply now and shape the future of first-generation college success. Deadline for applications and volunteer reviewer sign-ups is <strong>11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, July 17, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Become an application <a href=\"https:\/\/naspa.secure-platform.com\/applications\/judgeSolicitationProfiles\/create?solicitationId=415\">reviewer here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prepare for success!<\/strong> Before diving into your application, take the time to familiarize yourself with this <a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2025-FGCC-Grant-Review-Rubric.pdf\">year&#8217;s application scoring rubric.<\/a> It&#8217;s your roadmap to crafting a winning submission that stands out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/naspa.secure-platform.com\/applications\/solicitations\/415\/home\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-link button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">APPLY HERE<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row reverse-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"kicker\">Celebration Inspiration<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"h2\">Join Western Connecticut State University in celebrating First-Generation College Celebration Day!<\/p>\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p>As pioneers in recognizing the achievements of first-generation students, we invite you to embrace this important event on your campus. Every November, Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) unites with colleges nationwide to showcase the diverse experiences and accomplishments of first-generation students. At WCSU, these celebrations are vibrant and inclusive. Students, faculty, and administration come together to share personal stories and reflect on the profound impact of being first-generation college students. Through a variety of engaging activities, you too can highlight the resilience and determination of these trailblazers on campus. COE encourages you to create a similar web presence to promote First-Generation College Celebration Day activities at your institution each year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/pcaap\/im-first-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"acf-link button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get inspired<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WCSU-Primary-Shield-01-1024x847.jpeg)\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-bottom patterns-dots-wide\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FDtTZu9XsAU4lxd-1024x840.jpg)\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-right patterns-herring-short\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"kicker\">Nationwide <\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"h2\">We hope you are  planning a celebration for 2024!<\/p>\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">COE and the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/firstgen.naspa.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NASPA Center for First-generation Student Success<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0would love for you to share the activities you have planned for National First-Generation College Celebration Day. This national celebration occurs every year on or around November 8 to acknowledge and elevate first-generation college student and alumni identities and contributions. As we continue to establish a national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes, we request your help gathering information by sharing your efforts to engage your campus or local community. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please do not forget to share your celebrations on social media platforms at\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">@COEtalk<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">@FirstgenCenter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and use\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">#CelebrateFirstGen!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/firstgen.naspa.org\/blog\/101-ways-to-celebrate-on-nov-8\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link button\" >GET INSPIRED<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">COE appreciates the generosity of MasteryPrep and Strada Education Foundation for sponsoring the 2023 FGCC Grant Opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"107\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MasteryPrep-Color-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MasteryPrep-Color-Logo.png 473w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MasteryPrep-Color-Logo-300x68.png 300w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/MasteryPrep-Color-Logo-250x57.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-1024x723.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4399\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4163208852005533;width:286px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-1024x723.png 1024w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-1536x1085.png 1536w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-1529x1080.png 1529w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti-250x177.png 250w, https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Strada-Foundation-Blue-Verti.png 1622w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2022 First-Generation College Celebration Virtual Event\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J9RICAJTxow?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ways-to-participate\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/FD13SKYWEAMkSwi-1024x683.jpg)\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"patterns-bg color-theme__bg align-right patterns-herring-short\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"kicker\">Ways to Participate<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"h2\">There are myriad ways to participate in the celebration \u2014 even virtually. <\/p>\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p>At many institutions, November 8 events have grown to week-long, or even month-long celebrations. For the past four years institutions across the nation celebrated first-generation students, faculty, and staff on <strong>November 8<\/strong> and highlighted the important contributions made within those communities. From keynote speakers and brown bag lunches to launching awareness campaigns and new strategic plans, the opportunities for celebrations are endless.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Webinars featuring notable first-generation alumni and other speakers,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Virtual panel discussions and forums featuring remarks by first-generation college students and faculty who were first-generation about their college experiences,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Inclusion of first-generation faculty experiences into classroom discussions,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Virtual listening sessions by administration and faculty about first-generation students\u2019 experiences and needs on campus,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Creation of multimedia materials (including video messages) of first-generation students for use in admissions and faculty development sessions,<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Interviews with trustees, administrators, and faculty who are first-generation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/coenet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-TRIO-Programd-Can-Use-Grant-Funds-to-Cover-Costs-for-First-Gen-Celebrations.pdf\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link button\" >Resources for TRIO<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"media-toolkit\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section\r\n\t\tclass=\"offset-media-text wow alignfull coe-block\">\r\n\t<div class=\"container offset-media-text__inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row reverse-content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__content column-2 wow animate fade-in-stagger\">\r\n\t<h2 class=\"kicker\">Media Toolkit<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"h2\">Publicize your #CelebrateFirstGen plans using digital media<\/p>\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p>To support your institution&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CelebrateFirstGen?src=hashtag_click\">#CelebrateFirstGen<\/a> social promotion, we created this digital media toolkit. What is included?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The revamped First-Generation College Celebration logo<\/strong>: We welcome you to download and apply the logo to your shareable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Shareable templates to use across social media<\/strong>: We included three different sizes and welcome you to update them with your school colors, logo, photo, and specific text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, be sure to include <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CelebrateFirstGen?src=hashtag_click\">#CelebrateFirstGen<\/a> and tag @FirstgenCenter and @COETalk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1RjddIBILabocUjd2y0esJ2KzyP_Gwib8\" target=\"_self\" class=\"acf-link button\" >PUBLICIZE YOUR PLANS<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__media wow column-2\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"offset-media-text__image to-square bg-img gradient-fill\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: 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