Celebrate First-Generation Students
You're invited to join us on Tuesday, Nov. 8, for the University of Arkansas' annual First-Generation National College Student Celebration!
The event will take place in the in the Arkansas Union Connections Lounge (flag room) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with free snacks, drinks, swag items, a photobooth, first-gen stories, and information on what it means to be a first-generation student.
We encourage all students, staff, faculty, and supporters to drop-by to celebrate the accomplishments of our first-generation population!
Visit our First-Generation Student Support website for more details on the celebration and a full calendar of events. You can visit here: First-Generation Student Programs.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Emily Cook, assistant director of New Student & Family Programs at ebcook@uark.edu or (479) 575-5002.
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Emily Cook, assistant director
New Student and Family Programs
479-575-5002,
ebcook@uark.edu
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