First Generation Celebration

Northwest will again participate in a national celebration of first-generation students.

The event, which is free and open to all Northwest students, will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in the B.D. Owens Library with the theme of “Tell Us Your Story.” The event is supported by Wellness Services, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and TRIO.

A popcorn bar will be provided with beverages, and students will be encouraged to share their experiences.

Students will receive notebooks to write their stories and have an opportunity to enter a raffle to win prizes related to the theme. The grand prize is a Kindle Scribe, and a $250 scholarship will be awarded to a student attending the event.

Northwest’s celebration coincides with a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Council for Opportunity for Education and the Center for First-Generation Student Success. Now in its eighth year, this year’s First-Generation College Celebration marks the 59th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act, which has helped millions of people become the first members of their families to earn college degrees. To learn more, visit https://firstgen.naspa.org/.