First Gen Week at UMass Lowell 11/3-11/10

11/02/2021
By Matthew Hurwitz

The River Hawk Scholars Academy invites all members of the campus community to celebrate First Gen Week @UMass Lowell Nov. 3 through 10 with the following activities:

• Kennedy College of Sciences First Gen Week Open House Celebration
  Thursday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  Olney Hall room 523 (Dean’s Office Suite)
  Swing by during this open house event with free food and giveaways as we honor you and all of UMass Lowell’s first-gen students majoring in the sciences. Even though this is an open house event (come when you can), we ask that students RSVP.
• National First Gen Day Table at University Crossing
  Monday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  Visit our table on the 1st floor of University Crossing to grab your “Proud to be F1rst” UMass Lowell stickers, pins, and magnets, and for us to congratulate you on all you’ve done so far here at our university.
• Francis College of Engineering First Gen Week Open House Celebration
  Monday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.
  Jimmy B’s Lounge, Southwick 256
  Swing by during the open house event with free food and giveaways as we honor you and all of UMass Lowell’s first-gen students majoring in engineering. Even though this is an open house event (come when you can), we ask that students RSVP.
• Manning School of Business First Gen Week Open House Celebration
  Tuesday, Nov. 9, 9:15-11:15 a.m.
  Pulichino Tong Building Colella Atrium (1st floor)
  Swing by during this open house event with free food and giveaways as we honor you and all of UMass Lowell’s first-gen students majoring in business. Even though this is an open house event (come when you can), we ask that students RSVP.
• College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences First Gen Week Dinner Reception
  Tuesday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
  Coburn Hall 255
  Join us for this special dinner reception to honor UMass Lowell’s first-generation students in FAHSS. During this evening, you’ll have a chance to hear from inspirational speakers and connect in a fun, social setting. Space is limited, so RSVP.
• Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences First Gen Week Open House Celebration
  Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1-3 p.m.
  Health & Social Sciences Building room 185 (Health Sciences Hub)
  Swing by during this open house event with free food and giveaways as we honor you and all of UMass Lowell’s first-gen students majoring in the health sciences. Even though this is an open house event (come when you can), we ask that students RSVP.

These activities are co-hosted by River Hawk Scholars Academy and the First Gen Working Group.