Fisher to Host First-Gen Week Celebration

St. John Fisher University will celebrate first-generation students and alumni with a series of events the week of Monday, Nov. 3, in recognition of National First-Generation Week.

Today, 54 percent of all undergraduates in the United States - 8.2 million - are first-generation. Throughout its history, Fisher has demonstrated a commitment to serving students who are first in their families to pursue higher education. First-Gen Day celebrates those students, providing avenues to celebrate their success and to share what their first-generation journey has meant to them.

First-Gen Celebrity Trivia
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4
Three locations to play: Donald E. Bain Campus Center Atrium, Cyber Café, and the entrance to Lavery Library.

Win a “First-Gen and Proud” cookie while celebrating the first-gen identity of Fisher students, staff, and faculty.

Student Panel
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 6
Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge

Enjoy an inspiring conversation as first-generation students share their journeys, challenges, and advice. Come celebrate the resilience, pride, and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Alumni World Café
2:30 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7
Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge

Connect with Fisher’s first-generation alumni and students for meaningful conversation in a relaxed, roundtable setting.

First-Gen Week is open to all students and employees at Fisher. For planning purposes, please RSVP to each event using the registration form. First-Gen Week at Fisher is hosted and sponsored by the First-Gen Committee, the President’s Office, and the Office of Institutional Advancement.

For questions, please contact Tim Madigan at tmadigan@sjf.edu or Rene Montedoro at rmontedoro@sjf.edu.