First Generation Student Initiatives @ Illinois

Friday, October 3, 2025

• • 1:00 - 2:00 pm

  First-Gen Scholars Research Program

  • Informational

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Everitt Lab Room 2233 (1406 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801)

  Proud to be First Gen Series: Study & Hangout Session!

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Zoom (TBA)

  Proud to be First Gen Series: First-Gen Family Webinar with New Student and Family Experiences

  • Ceremony/Service

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Proud to be First Gen Series: Evening Study Hours at FGSI Office!

  • Social/Informal Event

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • Lincoln Hall Room 1092 (702 S Wright St, Urbana, IL 61801)

  Proud to be First Gen Series: What Does it Mean to be First-Gen?

  • Social/Informal Event

Monday, November 3, 2025

• • 9:30 - 11:30 am
  • Illini Anniversary Plaza (between the Illini Union and Main Quad) - Southeast Vestibule Table as backup if weather does not permit

  Donuts on the Quad: Kickoff for First-Generation College Student Celebration Week

  • Festival/Celebration

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

• • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
  • Turner Student Services Building, 610 E. John Street, Champaign, IL, 61820 4th Floor, Suite 410

  First Gen @ Illinois Week: First Gen Serves

  • Community Service

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • 1001 Huff Hall/Khan Annex

  Proud to be First Gen Series: FAFSA & Alternative Application Workshop

  • Conference/Workshop

Thursday, November 6, 2025

• • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Office for the Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Room 3080 (614 E. Daniel Street, Suite 303, MC-311, Champaign, IL 61820) - Same block as the Expresso Royale

  FGSI Brunch and Letter Writing

  • Social/Informal Event

Friday, November 7, 2025

• • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • TBA

  Bachata Class: Celebrating First-Gen Through Dance

  • Health/Fitness

Saturday, November 8, 2025

• • All Day
  • TBA

  SAVE THE DATE Celebration of National First Generation College Student Day

  • Festival/Celebration

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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  • 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • FGSI Office - Turner Student Services Building 4th Floor (610 E John St. Champaign, IL 61820)

  Proud to be First Gen Series: Discussion on Family Support & Tensions

  • Social/Informal Event