Nov. 6-10 – First-Gen OWU Celebration Week Schedule!

Mark your calendars! First-Gen OWU Celebration Week is Nov. 6-Nov. 10!

Monday, Nov. 6 | First-Gen OWU Spirit Giveaways
Get your First-Gen OWU Celebration Week swag! Limited edition long-sleeve tees, short-sleeve tees, laptop Stickers, backpack buttons, and more!
⏰ Time: 12 pm-1 pm
📍 Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium

Tuesday, Nov. 7 | RealiTEA First-Gen Connections
Get to know fellow First-Gen students & enjoy free boba tea! Hosted by First-Gen Program Coordinator, Lili Torres-Nunez!
⏰ Time: 12 pm-1 pm
📍 Location: Crider Lounge

Wednesday, Nov. 8 | #I’mFirst Photo Booth & Book Giveaway
Celebrate National First-Gen Day! Take a Polaroid picture and get a free copy of “First-Gen: A memoir” by Alejandra Campoverdi.
⏰ Time: 12 pm-1 pm
📍 Location: HWCC Atrium

Thursday, Nov. 9 | First-Gen OWU Celebration Week Mixer
⏰ Time: 5 pm-6 pm
📍 Location: Merrick 301
👥 Who’s Invited: First-Gen Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Allies!

🤝 Mix, mingle, and make new friends with fellow first-gen students, alumni, faculty, and staff
🗣️ Hear the first-gen stories of OWU’s first-gen alumni, faculty, and staff
🍽️ Enjoy free food
🎁 Receive free, limited-edition First-Gen OWU swag
🎲 Enjoy tabletop and lawn-style games with first-gen students, alumni, faculty, and staff
📝 RSVP: Please let us know you’re coming by clicking here.

Friday, Nov. 10 | Vision Board Workshop
Unleash your creativity and visualize your future as you design your own vision board!
⏰ Time: 11 am-1 pm
📍 Location: Crider Lounge

OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Bishop Elevate
Contact: Thea Smekens at tjsmekens@owu.edu