I AM FIRST Week of Celebration
Below are events that will take place at the Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Trumbull, and Salem campuses to celebrate First-generation students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
Monday
| Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact Person | Contact Email | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spotlight | Learn about the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers and Rising Scholars programs that focus on supporting and celebrating first generation students. Student will learn about potential scholarship opportunities, employment, and other university support and resources. | Monday, November 4th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Lounge Salem Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
| 鈥淲e鈥檙e Glad You鈥檙e Here鈥 Giveaway with Staff and Faculty | Spin the prize wheel to win I AM FIRST and 两性色午夜 swag as Staff and Faculty celebrate you being a student! | Monday, November 4th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Lounge Salem Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
| Sign the Banner | Add your signature to the banner celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Monday, November 4th | All Day | Purinton Hall Lobby East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Sign the ALC | Add your signature to the glass windows of the ALC, celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Monday, November 4th | All Day | Academic Learning Commons Salem Campus | Maegan Richards | mrichar4@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Button Brigade | Catch first-generation faculty, staff, and supporters wearing their I AM FIRST buttons to show their support for first-generation students. You can pick up a button of your own throughout campus! | Monday, November 4th | All Day | Salem Campus: Student Lounge, ALC, Centofanti Hall, Welcome Center East Liverpool Campus: Purinton Hall Lobby / Mary Patterson Lobby | Salem Campus: Louise Steele East Liverpool Campus: Ashley Dunlope | Salem Campus: lsteel11@kent.edu East Liverpool Campus: adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| We're Glad You're Here | Stop by the front desk to pick an I AM FIRST prize, KSU swag, snacks, and more! | Monday, November 4th | All Day | Purinton Hall Front Desk: East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
Tuesday
| Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact Person | Contact Email | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spotlight | Learn about the TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers and Rising Scholars programs that focus on supporting and celebrating first generation students. Student will learn about potential scholarship opportunities, employment, and other university support and resources. | Tuesday, November 5th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Lounge Salem Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
| 鈥淲e鈥檙e Glad You鈥檙e Here鈥 Giveaway with Staff and Faculty | Spin the prize wheel to win I AM FIRST and 两性色午夜 swag as Staff and Faculty celebrate you being a student! | Tuesday, November 5th | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Lounge Salem Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
| Sign the Banner | Add your signature to the banner celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Tuesday, November 5th | All Day | Purinton Hall Lobby East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Sign the ALC | Add your signature to the glass windows of the ALC, celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Tuesday, November 5th | All Day | Academic Learning Commons Salem Campus | Maegan Richards | mrichar4@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Button Brigade | Catch first-generation faculty, staff, and supporters wearing their I AM FIRST buttons to show their support for first-generation students. You can pick up a button of your own throughout campus! | Tuesday, November 5th | All Day | Salem Campus, East Liverpool Campus | Salem Campus: Louise Steele East Liverpool Campus: Ashley Dunlope | Salem Campus: lsteel11@kent.edu East Liverpool Campus: adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| We're Glad You're Here | Stop by the front desk to pick an I AM FIRST prize, KSU swag, snacks, and more! | Tuesday, November 5th | All Day | Purinton Hall Front Desk: East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
Wednesday
| Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact Person | Contact Email | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign the Banner | Add your signature to the banner celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Wednesday, November 6th | All Day | Purinton Hall Lobby East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Sign the ALC | Add your signature to the glass windows of the ALC, celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Wednesday, November 6th | All Day | Academic Learning Commons Salem Campus | Maegan Richards | mrichar4@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Button Brigade | Catch first-generation faculty, staff, and supporters wearing their I AM FIRST buttons to show their support for first-generation students. You can pick up a button of your own throughout campus! | Wednesday, November 6th | All Day | Salem Campus, East Liverpool Campus | Salem Campus: Louise Steele East Liverpool Campus: Ashley Dunlope | Salem Campus: lsteel11@kent.edu East Liverpool Campus: adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| We're Glad You're Here | Stop by the front desk to pick an I AM FIRST prize, KSU swag, snacks, and more! | Wednesday, November 6th | All Day | Purinton Hall Front Desk: East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
Thursday
| Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | College/Department | Contact Person | Contact Email |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign the Banner | Add your signature to the banner celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Thursday, November 7th | All Day | Purinton Hall Lobby East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Sign the ALC | Add your signature to the glass windows of the ALC, celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Thursday, November 7th | All Day | Academic Learning Commons Salem Campus | Maegan Richards | mrichar4@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Button Brigade | Catch first-generation faculty, staff, and supporters wearing their I AM FIRST buttons to show their support for first-generation students. You can pick up a button of your own throughout campus! | Thursday, November 7th | All Day | Salem Campus, East Liverpool Campus | Salem Campus: Louise Steele East Liverpool Campus: Ashley Dunlope | Salem Campus: lsteel11@kent.edu East Liverpool Campus: adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| We're Glad You're Here | Stop by the front desk to pick an I AM FIRST prize, KSU swag, snacks, and more! | Thursday, November 7th | All Day | Purinton Hall Front Desk: East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |
Friday
| Program Name | Description | Date | Time | Location | Contact Person | Contact Email | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign the Banner | Add your signature to the banner celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Friday, November 8th | All Day | Purinton Hall Lobby East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Sign the ALC | Add your signature to the glass windows of the ALC, celebrating the accomplishments and commitment of first-gen students, staff, faculty, and supporters. | Friday, November 8th | All Day | Academic Learning Commons Salem Campus | Maegan Richards | mrichar4@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| Button Brigade | Catch first-generation faculty, staff, and supporters wearing their I AM FIRST buttons to show their support for first-generation students. You can pick up a button of your own throughout campus! | Friday, November 8th | All Day | Salem Campus, East Liverpool Campus | Salem Campus: Louise Steele
East Liverpool Campus: Ashley Dunlope | Salem Campus: lsteel11@kent.edu East Liverpool Campus: adilling@kent.edu | Student, Staff and Faculty |
| We're Glad You're Here | Stop by the front desk to pick an I AM FIRST prize, KSU swag, snacks, and more! | Friday, November 8th | All Day | Purinton Hall Front Desk: East Liverpool Campus | Ashley Dunlope | adilling@kent.edu | Students |