What is the 1st Generation Grad Student Series?
This program is open to all first-generation graduate students. First generation graduate students are students whose mother or father did not graduate from a 4-year college or university. The program includes three sessions that will provide students with information on how to navigate graduate school. By incorporating workshops, guest speakers, and panelist from various departments, the information provided will be beneficial for all first generation Master’s or PhD students. In addition, the program includes two casual networking events to build community among peers.
Fall 2024 Program Dates
August 26, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Social: Free Coffee and Refreshments
Umble Coffee, Barnes and Noble Bookstore
September 23, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Workshop: Resources for Graduate Students
Rula Engineering Building, Room 1090
Or WebEx: https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=m36078884beb8ce56630543b81726a827 (Password: FirstGenGrad)
October 21, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Workshop: First Gen Voices: Navigating Grad School Success
Richard A. Rula Engineering and Science Complex, Room 1090
Or WebEx: https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=m3b4235c798de8b3c4e4426dc0…;(Password: FirstGenGrad)
November 18, 1:30 – 3:00 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Workshop: Becoming a Scholar and Interacting with Faculty
Richard A. Rula Engineering and Science Complex, Room 1100
Or WebEx: https://msstate.webex.com/msstate/j.php?MTID=mcd09d7482c86513aa015ff3bb…;(Password: FirstGenGrad)
December 2, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Coffee Break and Social: Free Coffee and Refreshments
Umble Coffee, Barnes and Noble Bookstore (Tentative)
Light refreshments will be served.
Additional Fall 2024 First Gen Initiatives
First Gen Week - November 4 through 8
Spring 2025 Events
We will be hosting two socials to help you connect with peers and continue to build community.
February 17, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Social: Games with peers. Light refreshments provided.
To be Announced
April 21, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
1st Generation Graduate Student Social: Free Coffee and Refreshments
To be Announced
The Fall 2023 program was sponsored by the Division of Access, Diversity, and Inclusion Innovation through Inclusion Grant.
For more information contact Lilli Harris at lharris@grad.msstate.edu