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First Generation Student Celebration Week

Programs

Villanova's First Generation Celebration Week
November 4-8, 2019 

We encourage everyone at the University to celebrate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on campus.  

SCHEDULE OF PROGRAMS
DATE EVENT LOCATION RSVP
Mon, Nov. 4
11:30am-1:30pm

Tips on Supporting First Generation College Students: Lunch & Learn
Faculty and staff are invited to a training session on how to serve the unique needs of first-gen students. The training is by Drs. Krista Malott, Stacey Havlik, and Shivam Gosai, from the Department of Education & Counseling. Lunch provided - RSVP

Presenters: Drs. Malott and Havlik

 Dougherty
East Lounge

 Register here by Wednesday, October 30

Mon, Nov. 4
1:30pm

 

 

First Generation Group Photo
First generation students, staff and faculty are invited to take a group photo to kick off the First Generation Student Celebration Week. 

Pick up your "I'm First" laptop sticker.

Riley Ellipse

Rain location: East Lounge

 

No RSVP needed. Just show up!

 

 
Tues, Nov. 5
9:30am-4:00pm		 "I'll Be First"  Specialized College Day for
High School Students
High school students are invited to attend Villanova’s opening day ceremonies of “I’ll Be First.” This day will focus on access, leadership, and advancement in the area of higher education.  

Lunch will be provided (please RSVP). A panel of participants will discuss the college experience with current first-generation students. 

Throughout Campus

WISE Men of Color College Day
Register here by Wed, Oct. 30.

VIEW College Day
Email Ms. Nicole Davis by Wed, Oct. 30.
Tues, Nov. 5
2:00-3:00pm		 "I'll Be First" Panel Presentation
A panel of Villanova participants will discuss the college experience with current first-generation students. 

Connelly Center Cinema

 

 No RSVP needed. Open to Villanova students, staff and faculty. 

Wed, Nov. 6
11:30am-1:30pm

 

Advisors Supporting First Generation Students: Lunch & Learn
Those who advise students are invited to a training session on how to serve the unique needs of first-gen students. The training is planned by Dr. Krista Malott. Lunch provided. Please RSVP.

 

Dougherty
West Lounge

 

 Register here by Wednesday, October 30

Wed, Nov. 6
5:00-6:30 pm

 

“What does it mean to be a First Generation Student at Villanova?”
First-Gen Student Discussion

This session will provide first-gen students an opportunity to share their stories and build stronger support systems.

 CASA Office
Falvey 211

Register here.

 

 

 

Thurs, Nov. 7
11:45 am-1:15 pm

 

Faculty and Staff Book Club - Discussion of
The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students

Ariella Robbins (Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and Brian Galloway (Office of Student Retention Services) will lead a book discussion of the recent and much acclaimed research book, The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students by Dr. Anthony Abraham Jack.
 

 Dougherty West Lounge

Registration is full.