Rutgers Celebrates First-Generation Students

Events are planned across the university in the lead up to the National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8. Here are some ways the university is celebrating the success of its first-generation students.

Rutgers-New Brunswick

The New Brunswick campus will hold its first weeklong celebration.

Kickoff event: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4, Livingston Student Center

Tri-Alpha induction ceremony: 4-6 p.m. Nov. 4, the Rutgers Club

Equity mindset workshop for teachers: noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 7, the Collaborative Room at Livingston Student Center

Student resource fair: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 8, Livingston Plaza

Postcard writing to first-generation students: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 8., Livingston student center

Rutgers-Camden

Rutgers-Camden is also hosting a weeklong series of events.

Dreams and Donuts: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 4, Campus Center pit

Annual First-Gen Mixer: For faculty, staff, students and alumni 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 4, Campus Center Multipurpose Room

First-Gen game night: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 5, Raptor Roost

The Pressures of Being First: 4-5 p.m. Nov. 6, Raptor Roost

Ask Me 1^st: 12:45-1:45 p.m. Nov. 7, Campus Center

Tri-Alpha information session: 12:45-1:45 p.m. Nov. 7, virtual

First-Gen Sneaker Ball: 7-8 p.m. Nov. 7, Campus Center Multipurpose room

First-Gen Friday: Nov. 8 on Instagram @RUC_1stgen

Rutgers-Newark

Career Couture Fashion Show 2:15-3:50 p.m. Nov. 6, Express Newark.

First-gen students can stop by the table in front of PRCC Starbucks on Nov. 4 or Nov. 5 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. to be highlighted on Rutgers-Newark social media to share what makes you a proud first-gen student!