Virtual

NOV 7

11 a.m.

Resume and Interview Workshop

Need help perfecting your interview skills and transferring your first-gen experience onto your resume?  

Sponsored by: Career Center 

Pine Hall

NOV 8

7-8 p.m.

Mindfulness Mondays

Come join us for a guided meditation that will help rest your mind!

Sponsored by: Counseling & Psychological Services 

Cypress Hall

NOV 9

7-8 p.m.

Feel Better Fast

This program is all about learning skills related to distress tolerance and emotion regulation!  Sponsored by: Counseling & Psychological Services 

Thomas Auditorium

NOV 9

3:30-4:30 p.m.

First-Gen Employer Recruiting Panel

Come learn from the President/CEO and recruiters of UNC Health Southeastern on how First Gen Students can maximize their opportunities while in college and upon graduation.  Sponsored by: Career Center 

UC Mall

NOV 9

4:30-6 p.m.

Dollars & Sense: How much financial aid do you need?

Stop by for hands-on assistance and fill out your FAFSA. Meals will be provided and there will be prize raffles! Sponsored by: Financial Aid, Transfer & Commuter Center, Student Accounts, and American Indian Heritage Center  

UC Annex

NOV 9

6-9 p.m.

BinGLOW: Glow-in-the-Dark Bingo

Join us at UNCP’s ultimate glow-in-the-dark bingo! Fun, music, and PRIZES! who could ask for anything more?!

Sponsored by: New Student Programs 

Virtual

NOV 11

2-3 p.m.

Movement & Meditation

Join this virtual yoga session to learn practices of stress relief and meditation for better mental health. Hosted by: Dr. Michele Fazio

Livermore Library 203

NOV 11

2-3 p.m.

First-Gen Library & Student Resources

Learn how First-Gen students can find resources for academic and personal support. Sponsored by: Mary Livermore Library

Virtual

NOV 14

7:30-8:30 p.m.

First-Gen Meet Up

Join this virtual space to meet and connect with other first-gen faculty.  Hosted by: Dr. Michele Fazio

Virtual

NOV 9

3-4 p.m.

A Collaborative Approach: Creating Cross-divisional Partnerships for First-gen Success

Join this virtual session about a group of faculty and staff members from Wichita State University created the First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC). Followed by a facilitated discussion by Evan Long, Associate Director for Service-Learning. 

Hosted by: Student Affairs & New Student Programs 

UC 208

NOV 11

2-3 p.m.

Faculty/Staff First-Gen Lunch & Learn: Practical Strategies for Faculty and Staff to Cultivate First-gen Student Success

This session will highlight practical strategies to engage faculty and staff in enhancing the sense of belonging and overall success of first-generation students. Followed by a facilitated discussion by Dr. Concetta Bullard. Seats are limited.  Hosted by: TRiO and New Student Programs