First-Gen Fest 2023
Join us for a week-long celebration of UTSA's first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni. Share your experiences at First-Gen Fest on social media using the hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen, #FirstGenUTSA, #FirstGenOrgullo and #FirstGenFest23.
Monday, November 6
Connecting First Gen Students to Career Development Opportunities
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Career Center, Student Union, Main Campus
University Career Center
Join the UTSA University Career Center for an informal presentation & open house style event! There will be games & prizes available!
The short presentation portion will focus on:
- *Services Overview
- *Career Exploration
- *Networking
- *Career Events
Connecting First Gen Students to Career Development Opportunities
Monday, November 6
COLFA Tabling - Celebrating First-Gen
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sombrilla Plaza
COLFA Student Success Center
Come by the COLFA Student Success Center table for games and activities to celebrate First-Gen Fest!
COLFA Tabling - Celebrating First-Gen
Tuesday, November 7
Klesse College First-Gen Familia
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
EB 2.04.10
Klesse College Student Success Center
The Klesse College Student Success Center invites first gen students, faculty and staff to network and meet each other over some light food and drinks.
Klesse College First-Gen Familia
Wednesday, November 8
COEHD Student Success Center Brain Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
MS 2.03.14B
COEHD Student Success Center
Stop by the COEHD Student Success Center to enjoy some light refreshments, drinks and an opportunity to relax by coloring, blowing bubbles and listening to some chill music. Take some time out of your busy schedule of class and events to take a beat and focus on yourself.
COEHD Student Success Center Brain Break
Wednesday, November 8
First-Gen Fest: PERSI&T with SI & Tutoring
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Outside the double doors of the MS Building, behind the Roadrunner statue
Student Success/Academic Support Programs
- If students make 1 or 2 into the corn-hole, they get to pick a prize from the treasure chest.
- If students make all 3, they will have a chance to win a larger prize.
First-Gen Fest: PERSI&T with SI & Tutoring
Wednesday, November 8
First-Gen Fest Graduate Student Social
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
H-E-B Student Union 2.214 - Hidalgo
The Graduate School
Join fellow graduate students as we celebrate First-gen Fest!
First-Gen Fest Graduate Student Social
Wednesday, November 8
National First-Gen Celebration
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Student Union Lawn
First-Generation and Transfer Student Programs
Join us as we celebrate National First-Gen Day! Whether you're the first in your family to pursue higher education or have blazed trails in any field, it's time to celebrate YOU and your unique journey.
National First-Gen Celebration
Thursday, November 9
HCAP Beverage Break - Main Campus
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HCAP SSC 2.02.36
HCAP SSC & La Reforma Grant
Help us celebrate our First-Gen students! Stop by for our HCAP Beverage Break for coffee, hot chocolate, and other refreshing drinks!
HCAP Beverage Break - Main Campus
Thursday, November 9
Alvarez First Gen Celebration
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Business Bldg 2.06.04 - University Room
Alvarez College of Business
Join the Alvarez Student Success Center in celebrating our First Gen students!
Thursday, November 9
UTSA Fostering Futures Program Youth Panel
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Zoom
Fostering Futures Program
Save the date for our UTSA Fostering Futures Program Panel where our students will share inspiring stories and showcase the power of education by exploring how UTSA has created a nurturing environment for academic growth, empowering them to reach their full potential. See you all on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 2PM-3PM on Zoom.
UTSA Fostering Futures Program Youth Panel
Thursday, November 9
First-Generation Speaker Series
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Student Union 2.01.24 - Mesquite
First-Generation and Transfer Student Programs
This speaker series will allow students to hear the challenges and successes of some of the first-gen faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni from the UTSA community. First-gen students and beyond will be able to hear and learn about our first-gen speakers, focusing on their resourcefulness, resilience, determination, grit, and other asset-based language to be associated with first-gen students.
First-Generation Speaker Series
Thursday, November 9
First-Gen Science Kickback
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
COS Student Success Center Flawn 2.03.02
College of Sciences Student Success Center
A social for all College of Sciences First-Generation Students, Faculty & Staff. We will be having different activities where students will get to connect and chat with First-Gen Faculty & Staff, and we will also be providing tamales and sweet desserts as well as some cool swag while supplies last!
Thursday, November 9
HCAP Beverage Break - Downtown
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Downtown - Bill Miller Plaza
HCAP SSC & La Reforma Grant, UCC, COE & COEHD
Join us for a beverage break at UTSA Downtown campus from 4pm - 6pm on November 9th. Socialize with 1st gen students and gain resources from HCAP SSC, UTSA Career Center, College of Engineering & College of Education. We hope to see you there!
HCAP Beverage Break - Downtown
Friday, November 10
First-Gen Field Day
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alvarez Hall - Front Lawn
Housing and Residence Life
First-Gen Students and Friends! Come visit Housing and Residence Life as we have some field day fun in front of Alvarez Hall! Food, Drinks, and Swag are all available!
First-Gen Field DayEntire Week
Showcasing First-Gen Students
Various Residence Halls
Housing and Residence Life
Create and engage with posters showcasing Current UTSA First Generation students and Alumni by finding them throughout the Residence Halls! Interact with the posters by visiting our Instagram, where we will ask questions and pass out goodies regarding this showcase!
