{"id":42,"date":"2020-11-13T11:51:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:49:19","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/694\/2025\/12\/first_gen_cover_photo_croped.png\" alt=\"image of first-generation staff in resource center\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Include. Engage. Connect.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-5818\">\n<p>UWM operates several different centers to support students in their academic, personal and professional growth, and we aim to enhance students\u2019 knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. UWM is also dedicated to preparing our students to meet workforce demands at the regional, state and global levels. The services provided by these centers play a vital role in helping students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and collaborate more effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences. The centers regularly collaborate with each other and other campus units to provide exceptional programming and services to students, faculty, staff and the community.\u00a0The centers and their programs and events are open to all students. Some programs and events may also be open to faculty, staff, and the community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">The First-Generation+ Resource Center is committed to cultivating a&nbsp;sense of belonging and a supportive learning&nbsp;environment for all UW-Milwaukee students, with a focus on&nbsp;empowering&nbsp;students whose parents(s) and\/or guardian(s) did not graduate from a 4-year college or university in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">We celebrate each student\u2019s unique experience and are committed to excellence by facilitating peer-to-peer connections and encouraging critical reflection through various initiatives, experiences, and partnerships. Our center actively works toward building a campus that welcomes all perspectives, fosters meaningful and challenging dialogue, and connects vibrant global communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">First-Generation+ Resource Center<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu\">uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-7234\">414-229-7234<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>UWM Student Union EG39<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hours<br>Monday &#8211; Thursday: 9am &#8211; 5pm<br>Friday: 9am &#8211; 4pm<br>Saturday &amp; Sunday: Closed<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h3\" id=\"h-upcoming-events\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-3\"><li><div class=\"event-datebox\"><span class=\"event-datebox--month\">May<\/span><span class=\"event-datebox--date\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/rise-above-stigma-display\/\">Rise Above Stigma &#8211; Display<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">May 4, 2026 - May 8, 2026<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">UWM Student Union (UN)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2200 East Kenwood Blvd.<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-datebox\"><span class=\"event-datebox--month\">May<\/span><span class=\"event-datebox--date\">7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/self-care-celebration\/\">Self-Care Celebration<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">May 7, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">Spaights Plaza (SPAI)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2380 E Kenwood Blvd<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-datebox\"><span class=\"event-datebox--month\">May<\/span><span class=\"event-datebox--date\">7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/first-gen-art-competition-celebration-2\/\">First Gen Art Competition Celebration<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">May 7, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2200 East Kenwood Blvd<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee , 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-list--link-arrow\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/organizer\/first-generation-resource-center\/\"><strong>View all events<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/programs\/#a1\" rel=\"\">Request a Workshop<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"mailto:uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu?subject=newsletter\" rel=\"\">Subscribe to the Newsletter<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/milwaukee.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2aYfIINVxgaETrg\" rel=\"\">Request a Lapel Pin for Graduation!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"case\">Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) collaborate to support and advocate for students through comprehensive programs, resources, professional development, and community connections in Milwaukee. Guided by our shared values, we strive to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advocacy \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Engage and uplift the voices of marginalized communities at UWM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Affirmation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Build a community that celebrates and respects students\u2019 diverse experiences, identities, and self-worth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowerment \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Motivate students to develop&nbsp;agency and control over their college experience. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Care \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Foster belonging and shared responsibility for student success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/inclusiveexcellence\/\">First-Generation+ Resource Center<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">The FG+RC is home to three unique programs: U1.0 UW-M First-Generation Program, Lawton Scholars Program, and DREAMERS<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/mavrc\/\">Military and Veteran&#8217;s Resource Center<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">MAVRC recognizes the need for support of spouses and children receiving military education benefits in navigating the world of higher education and we work to advocate for this group as well.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/womensresourcecenter\/\">Women&#8217;s Resource Center<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">Using an intersectional approach to advocate for the agency, education, and empowerment of women-identified students.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--gold\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/lgbtrc\/\">LGBTQ+ Resource Center<\/a><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">A community on campus dedicated to providing social-justice-based education, resources, programming, and support for students of all genders and orientations.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19471,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[28288]},"class_list":["post-42","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - 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