REACH Student Success Events
2024 FirstGen Celebration Events November 4-8
First-Generation Celebration Week is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the unique experiences of first-generation students, faculty, and staff while fostering a deeper Mountaineer community.
Monday, November 4
Kickoff Tabling Event: FirstGen Initiatives will be tabling in the Mountainlair to kickoff the week-long celebration across campus. We will have giveaways in addition to some special guests throughout the day. Look for us in the Mountainlair from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Chambers College FIRST in Business Support Group: No matter where you are in your college journey, you don’t have to go it alone! The Becker Academic Engagement Success Center offers this First-Gen Support Group to help first-generation college students get familiar with college in general and WVU specifically, connect to university resources, find community, and develop strategies to thrive here at WVU, West Virginia State, and beyond! Please stop by 2102 Reynolds Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m for this event.
Tuesday, November 5
Connect with @FirstGenWVU on Instagram by showing your FirstGen pride. Share your story or things you wish you knew sooner by tagging @FirstGenWVU and using the hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen
Wednesday, November 6
FirstGen Fuel: Grab-and-Go Breakfast with the John C. Chambers College of Business. FirstGen students need to RSVP to the invite from Undergraduate Programs and Advising.
Thursday, November 7
STEM FirstGen Celebration: Stop by for Cookies, Cocoa, and Conversations in the STEM Learning Center from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in 152 Chemistry Research Laboratory.
Trivia with the Mountaineer: Join Project 168, FirstGen Initiatives, and REACH Student Success for a night of Mountaineer Trivia in 4002 Field Hall from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come and test your Mountaineer knowledge, eat yummy snacks, and hopefully win some prizes. RSVP on Engage is encouraged.
Statler College FirstGen Networking Event: Stop by the Engineering Learning Center from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to network with FirstGen students, faculty and staff. FirstGen swag will be available at this event.
Friday, November 8
Davis College Tabling Event: Pop in to connect with FirstGen faculty, staff, and students outside the Davis College Success Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Grab some FirstGen swag while most likely sneaking some love to Betty and Ryder.
FirstGen Biology Brunch: The WVU Biology Department is hosting a brunch for students, faculty, and staff to mix and mingle from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on the 5th floor of Life Sciences Building.
FirstGen Friday in the REACH Lounge will end the week with snacks and relaxation. Please stop by to make a friendship bracelet and visit Ruby, our therapy dog. The REACH Lounge is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Services Center on the Downtown Campus from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.