Let’s celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of UMass Lowell First-Gen #UMLFirst students, faculty and staff.
Becoming a Red Sox Scholar in middle school set Nicole Carrasco-Cruz on course for her UML degree.
Kristin Kihara started her own digital magazine, Black, highlighting creators who “aren’t really seen.”
Karam Alafandi is studying history on his way to becoming a doctor.
As she begins her career at Fidelity, Yeaharne Hout sees how transformative her UML experience has been.
As student newspaper editor, Ashley Rivera helps other people tell stories.
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.
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!
