First-Generation College Celebration is a day to honor the success of first-generation college faculty, staff, students, alumni and others. The national event, presented by the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Center for First-Generation Student Success, has been observed annually since 2017.
Click through a photo gallery of IU first-gen events held at campuses across the state:
View print quality imageStudent coloring sheets were on display at the IU East first-generation celebration. Photo by Liz Ferris, Indiana University View print quality imageIU East students enjoyed conversation and crafts at the first-generation event. Photo by Liz Ferris, Indiana University View print quality imageThe first-generation community at IU Kokomo celebrated with cake. Photo by Shea Lazansky,Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU Kokomo students enjoyed cake and camaraderie during the first-generation event. Photo by Shea Lazansky,Indiana UniversityView print quality imageA photo booth was part of the First-Generation Celebration at the IUPUI Campus Center. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageStudents, faculty and staff were invited to the IUPUI Campus Center event. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU Northwest hosted a First-Generation Fall Fest at the Tamarack Green firepit. Photo by Aaron Pigors, Indiana University View print quality imageThe IU Northwest event featured fall-themed refreshments. Photo by Aaron Pigors, Indiana University View print quality imageParticipants enjoyed games and nice weather at the IU Northwest celebration. Photo by Aaron Pigors, Indiana University View print quality imageIndiana Memorial Union at IU Bloomington hosted a first-generation event. Photo by Nisha Lalria, Indiana University
View print quality imageFirst-generation students at IU Bloomington visited with staff from the Office of First Year Experience and were encouraged to take first-gen swag. Photo by Nisha Lalria, Indiana University
