I AM FIRST Week of Celebration
Nov. 4-8 is I AM FIRST Week at Kent State! 2024 I AM FIRST events will be posted in October! Throughout the week, we will have a number of programs celebrating students who will be the first in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. In addition to recognizing first-generation students, we will celebrate staff, faculty, and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the First-generation student journey. During the I AM FIRST award's ceremony, participants can sign the I AM FIRST promise banner and hear First-generation student testimonials. Dr. Yvonna Washington-Greer, Assistant Vice President in the Division of Student Life, will serve as the 2024 keynote speaker. To learn more about Dr. Washington-Greer, click the link below.
Learn More about Dr. Washington-Greer
Kent Campus Events
Monday
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Thursday
Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | College/Department | Contact Person | Contact Email |
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I AM FIRST Celebration | A celebration of First-generation staff, faculty, and advocates for their accomplishments and support of the First-generation student journey. Attendees can sign the I AM FIRST promise banner and hear First-generation student testimonials. Dr. Yvonna Washington-Greer, Assistant Vice President in the Division of Student Life, will be the 2024 keynote speaker. | Thursday, November 7th | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Moulton 217 | College of Public Health | Gretchen Thomas | gthoma33@kent.edu |
Friday
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