October 17, 2022

Wednesday, November 2, 2022, 4 pm – 5 pm
Room 145, HUB, Seattle campus

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The UW honors National First-Gen College Celebration every early November. In recognition of this tri-campus occasion, *first-gen graduate students are invited to this fall welcome event! This event is free. Dinner will be provided. 

*A first-gen graduate student is in the first generation of their family to earn a Bachelor’s degree—and currently working towards a graduate degree.

Featuring Guest Speakers:

  • Dr. Katie Malcom, Associate Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning and Affiliate Faculty in English, UW Seattle campus
  • Kentrell Owens, 3rd Year PhD Student in Computer Science & Engineering, UW Seattle campus

At this event, you will:

  • Hear insights and perspectives from UW first-gen staff and grad student guest speakers
  • Learn about strategies that will support your success in grad school
  • Build community with first-gen peers from across the disciplines
  • Enjoy dinner

    This event is sponsored by Graduate Student Affairs in The Graduate School.