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About

Established in September 2012 by students, the First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) is a student fee-funded initiative committed to fostering diversity, equity, and social justice at UWM. As a student-led space, the FG+RC serves as a ‘brave space’—a welcoming environment that actively rejects all forms of bigotry, harassment, and willful ignorance related to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and other identities.

The FG+RC is home to three unique programs:

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Our Mission

The First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) is committed to cultivating an intercultural, equitable climate and learning environment for all UW-Milwaukee members. The FG+RC appreciates diversity and strives for excellence in fostering peer-to-peer connections and critically reflective opportunities through initiatives, experiences, and collaborations. The FG+RC is invested in creating a socially just campus that includes different perspectives, engage in authentic and challenging dialogue, and connect vibrant and global communities.

The goals of our office are as follows:

  • Promote an inclusive campus environment.
  • Remain committed to equity as a guiding principal.
  • Engage students in intercultural exchange to explore the various dimensions of diversity.
  • Provide opportunities to develop the skills required of citizens of global and diverse communities.
  • Decrease the number of bias incidents occurring on campus and within the community of UWM.