Let’s celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of UMass Lowell First-Gen #UMLFirst students, faculty and staff.
Javier Palma is earning a teaching license along with his B.S. in electrical engineering.
As student newspaper editor, Ashley Rivera helps other people tell stories.
Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.
Business student Nadine Chamoun stepped out of her comfort zone for an IT internship. And she’s glad she did.
Becoming a Red Sox Scholar in middle school set Nicole Carrasco-Cruz on course for her UML degree.
A staff accountant internship at Novogradac confirmed business major Heer Patel’s interest in auditing.
First-Gen Book Den
O'Leary Library, Suite 100
These books are a special collection from the River Hawks Scholars Academy (RHSA), sharing literary resources that speak to the first-gen experience. Borrowing is the same process. Check-out at the library counter, 4th floor in the O'Leary Library.
Monday, November 3
Noon-4 p.m., O'Leary Library, Suite 100
Visit the new RHSA space on the first floor! Leave an inspirational message, play a board game, carve/paint a pumpkin or take a break between classes! Stop by for snacks!
Tuesday, November 4
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Coburn Hall, Room 255
Meet faculty and enjoy the potato bar with the College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Celebrate First-Gen Week at this drop in event! Come meet with RHSA peer leaders and faculty.
Wednesday, November 5
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dugan Hall room 110B
Enjoy apple cider, sweet treats and more with the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences. Join us for a fall-themed celebration. Drop-in for a bite to eat and grab some RHSA first-gen swag.
Thursday, November 6
3-4 p.m., Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center (ETIC), Perry Atrium
Stop by for a coloring competition with the Kennedy College of Sciences and Francis College of Engineering Deans Offices and RHSA faculty. Bring your imagination and a friend! Pizza, soda and prizes await! This event is open to all RHSA students, prior RHSA students and friends of RHSA students.
The Manning School of Business welcomes RHSA students to a dinner with the dean. You won't want to miss this unique opportunity.
Please respond to Dining with the Dean (via this RHSA spreadsheet) to attend.
Friday, November 7
Noon - 2 p.m., O'Leary Library, Suite 100
Join RHSA staff and peers for a fun afternoon of Bingo and treats. Bring a friend!
