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Celebrate first-generation college students Nov. 7–14

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham will celebrate first-generation college students during First-Generation College Celebration Week, Nov. 7–14, with events focused on connection, career preparation, wellness, financial literacy and student success.

The weeklong celebration will provide opportunities for students to connect with campus resources, explore academic and professional pathways, build skills and give back to the Birmingham community.

Activities begin Saturday, Nov. 7, with a First-Gen Celebration Tailgate ahead of UAB’s football game against Charlotte. The week concludes Saturday, Nov. 14, with a day of service.

The schedule of activities includes:

Saturday, Nov. 7

  • First-Gen Celebration Tailgate: 9–11 a.m., Protective Stadium.

Monday, Nov. 9

  • First-Gen Opportunity Fair: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Hill Student Center Ballrooms.
  • Step Into First-Gen Week: 6–8 p.m., Campus Green.

Tuesday, Nov. 10

  • First-Gen Luncheon: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Hill Student Center Ballrooms. RSVP required.
  • Blazer Wellness Jeopardy: 2–3 p.m., Hill Student Center, rooms 204/206.
  • Skills Workshop Series: Mindfulness Lab: 3:30–4:25 p.m., Sterne Library, room 174.
  • BSMART & Get the Bag: Completing Your FAFSA: 6–8 p.m., Sterne Library, room 174.

Wednesday, Nov. 11

  • Coffee with the Colleges: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Hill Student Center Performance Lounge.
  • Blazers Abroad 101: 1–2 p.m., Hill Student Center, room 311.

Thursday, Nov. 12

  • Get Hired!: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., first floor of the Hill Student Center.
  • Grad School 101: noon–1 p.m., Hill Student Center, room 203.
  • LYTES W/ SYTE: 6–9 p.m., Campus Green.
  • BSMART & Get the Bag: Completing Your FAFSA: 6–8 p.m., Sterne Library, room 174.

Friday, Nov. 13

  • Relax & Unwind with Student Counseling: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Hill Student Center Performance Lounge.
  • Tri Alpha Induction Ceremony: 3–5 p.m., Hill Student Center Ballrooms.

Saturday, Nov. 14

  • First Gen Gives Back Day of Service: Support UAB Veterans 5K, 8 a.m., Railroad Park.

First-Gen Week recognizes the experiences and contributions of first-generation college students while connecting them with opportunities and resources to support their success at UAB and beyond.

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