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Honoring the First-Gen Journey [1]

Panel discussion during First-Generation Awareness Day
September 30, 2025

Are you a first-generation college student? Join us for the First-Generation Awareness Day Event, celebrating students who are the first in their families to attend college, where neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree. This event is open to everyone, whether you identify as first-generation or not.  

Come hear the stories of current students, graduates, faculty, and staff as they share their experiences, challenges, and achievements as a first-generation student. Enjoy food, connect with others, and discover resources to support your own journey to success. Why celebrate in November? [2] 

Thursday, Nov. 6  

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  

Nampa Campus in the Academic Building (NCAB) [3], Student Lounge – Room 122 
 

CWI Employees: Get Your FREE First-Gen Shirt! 

In conjunction with the Nov. 6 event, CWI employees have the opportunity to get a free First-Gen shirt to wear Nov. 4 – 6 at your place of work. Help CWI raise awareness and celebrate First-Generation college students this year.  

Click here to learn more and request a shirt [4] while supplies last. 

News Category

Campus Life [5]

Source URL:https://cwi.edu/news/news-room/honoring-first-gen-journey

Links
[1] https://cwi.edu/news/news-room/honoring-first-gen-journey [2] https://www.firstgenforward.org/our-initiatives/advocacy-and-policy/first-generation-college-celebration [3] https://www.google.com/maps?q=5500+E.+Opportunity+Dr.+Nampa%2C+ID+83687&hl=en&z=14&t=m [4] https://forms.office.com/r/JPaF62iLQM [5] https://cwi.edu/news-category/campus-life