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Damien Boutillon
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Celebrate Salem State First-Generation students with us! Faculty, staff, and students can hear about SSU first-gen students' experiences coming to college, join a First Community Conversation with the Center for Teaching Innovation, read about Featured Firsts all week in the dining commons, browse thorough new library resource at the Berry Library, and join a celebration with the RISE program!
See all events on our "First-Generation College Celebration" page.
Sponsored by the First-Generation Student Success Center in collaboration with CTI, Library, Bookstore, Dining Commons, TRIO, and more!
Tuesday, November 5
First Gen Community Conversation: 12-1:30 pm | SSU Berry Library room 215
Join faculty, staff and students as we brainstorm ideas to improve how we teach and serve first-generation students at SSU. Focusing particularly on the classroom learning environment, we aim to leverage the knowledge of our community, uncover needs and find practices that support our first-gen students. RSVP to book your place for the event.
Thursday, November 7
Fearless First” Photoshoot: 3-6 pm | Ellison Campus Center, Commuter Lounge
Are you a first-gen student? Yes? Book your spot and get your photo taken by a professional photographer! Reserve your spot!
First-Gen Student Panel “From Challenges to Triumphs: Celebrating First-Gen Champions”: 1-2 pm | Ellison Campus Center, MLK Room
Join us to hear from SSU first-gen students that share their experience about being first at SSU! Open to all, just come and learn with us!
Friday, November 8
First-Gen Student Celebration: 11am-2 pm | Ellison Campus Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Room
Join us to celebrate our first-gen SSU Community and our first-gen students! Food and fun provided! Open to all, just come and learn with us!
All Week
For SSU faculty, staff and students.
SSU Dining Commons
Enjoy First-Gen cookies, cupcakes on Monday and Tuesday; unusual ice cream and smoothie recipes Thursday, and more! Read about “Featured Firsts” as you sit at a table in central or north dining!
SSU Berry Library
Explore the “Idea Den” at the entrance of the Berry Library, see the book displays and browse through resources on first-gen teaching and learning!
SSU Bookstore
Do you want to get a First-Gen T-shirt? A First-Gen Decal? Go to the bookstore, buy them and showcase your pride in our first community!
Request a first-gen magnet or button, zoom background, or email banner by emailing us!