Celebrate First-Gen

National First Gen Day celebrates first-generation students around the country! Held on November 8 every year, this day highlights the unique contributions and successes of first-gen students. At WSU, we use this day to support and elevate first-gen voices with panels, keynotes, networking events, lunches, and more.   

To learn more about National First Gen Day and find nationwide events, visit the Center for First-Generation Student Success website. 

University Events

WSU Everett

  • First-Gen Coffee Chat with first-gen students, faculty, and staff, Wednesday, Nov. 12 at noon, Crimson Cafe

WSU Pullman

  • Coffee Club, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 3-4:30 p.m., Lighty 260X
  • First-Gen Resource Pop Up Fair, Wednesday, Nov. 5, noon-1 p.m., CUB 1st floor (held in conjunction with PB&J Club)
  • First-Gen Abroad Information Session, Thursday, Nov. 6th, 12:10-1 p.m., Lighty 260X
  • Screening of “A Walk in My Shoes”, Thursday, Nov. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Goertzen 21
  • First-Gen Friday Workshop Series: Navigating the Graduate School Application Process, led by Manee Moua, TRIO McNair Scholars Program, Friday, Nov. 7, 12:10-1 p.m., CUB 410

WSU Spokane

  • Postcard Writing Campaign to Future First-Gen students & get a first-gen sticker, Monday-Friday, Nov. 3-7, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the HUB, SAC 107

WSU Tri-Cities

  • First-Gen Finances Workshop with HAPO Community Credit Union, Monday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Consolidated Information Center-Learning Commons-TRIO space
  • First-Gen Study Abroad Dine & Learn, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Consolidated Information Center-Learning Commons-Career Center, RSVP requested
  • First-Gen Fuel Letter Writing Campaign to Future First-Gen Students, Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Consolidated Information Center 120

WSU Vancouver

  • Pick up a First-Gen T-shirt, Cookies and a Schedule of Events for the Week, Monday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m., Firstenberg 105
  • First-Gen Appreciation Lunch, Tuesday, Nov. 4, noon-1 p.m., VDEN 129
  • Gratitude Letter Writing Campaign & Cocoa, Wednesday, Nov. 5, noon-2 p.m., Firstenberg 101
  • First-Gen Health Career Panel with Neuroscience Club, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m., VDEN 129
  • Bowling with the First-Gen Student Association Friday, Nov 7

First-Gen Toolkit