November

Celebrate National First Generation College Student Day

Today, recognize the 49.1 percent of Roadrunners who identify as the first person in their family to go to college.

By Lindsey Coulter

November 8, 2018

Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty, staff and students are invited to join TRIO Student Support Services and First-Gen Initiatives today in celebrating National First Generation College Student Day. The celebration will take place today in the second-floor mezzanine of the Jordan Student Success Building from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Faculty and staff are welcome to stop by and are encouraged to help spread the word among students. The informal drop-in event will include cake, “I’m First-Gen Too” T-shirts for students, a photo booth and campus resources.

Please contact Coordinator of First-Gen Initiatives Colleen Toomey with any questions.

Looking for more ways to support first-gen students? Check out Roadrunners First, a professional-development opportunity designed to help participants identify personal practices that can best serve this student population.