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First-Generation+ Resource Center

Phone 414-229-7234
Email uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/firstgen/
The First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) is located in Union EG39. This office is a student fee funded entity and is primarily dedicated to working with and promoting diversity, equity, and social justice on campus.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • Cooking Decorating Social

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Love is sweet! Join UWM's first-gen community to decorate cookies, watch rom-coms, and... find love? Participants will be provided with everything needed to make the cookie of their dreams (while the supply lasts!). Open to all. Xoxo For questions and …

  • Purple banner image with a red and white colored rectangle in the middle. The red checkboard pattern borders the top and bottom of the rectangle. The words read "Courageous Conversations: 1-800 Relationship Recovery how to bounce back from a broken relationship

    Courageous Conversations: 1-800-Relationship Recovery

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    With college comes bad breakups, messy falling-outs with friends, and tough talks with family. We'll bring the tissues, you bring tears as we discuss healthy ways to handle heartbreak. Open to all.

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image
    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • Image that reads "RENTAL Workshop"

    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

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    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"
    Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. “Let’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for UWM students …

  • Image that reads "RENTAL WORKSHOP"

    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

  • Image from the anime NARUTO. Naruto and Sasuke are facing off against each other, with fists cocked and blue flashes of light between them

    Anime Watch Party

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    All the best episodes! Join us Geek Week 2026 for an anime marathon featuring hit shows like Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Cowboy Bebop, and more. Open to all! Co-Hosted by the Japanese Cultural Association and the First-Generation+ Resource Center For …

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image
    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • Turquois banner image. Seven different hands are outstretched coming from the bottom of the image. There is a red heart tattooed on each of their hands. In Red large lettering reads "UWM Community Conversations" with two UWM logos underneath it, representing the two sponsors, Roberto Hernandez center and First Generation Resource Center

    UWM Community Conversations

    Bolton Hall (BOL) 3210 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    What's happening NOW: Join us in a student and staff dialogue on current issues affecting our communities! Everyone is welcome to join these conversations! The dialogues will be facilitated by UWM staff and faculty. For questions and to ensure accessibility …

  • Banner featuring purple swirls as the background. A cartoon hand with its index finger pointing upwards, it has a speech bubble that says "I'm First". Underneath the hand reads "UWM First Gen"

    First-Gen Art Competition

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Calling all artists! Help us create a design for the Fall 2026 First Gen Week celebration! Open to art makers of all mediums, abilities and majors! Submission open from March 11 through March 20th, 2026. For questions and to ensure …

  • Turquois banner image. Seven different hands are outstretched coming from the bottom of the image. There is a red heart tattooed on each of their hands. In Red large lettering reads "UWM Community Conversations" with two UWM logos underneath it, representing the two sponsors, Roberto Hernandez center and First Generation Resource Center

    UWM Community Conversations

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    What's happening NOW: Join us in a student and staff dialogue on current issues affecting our communities! Everyone is welcome to join these conversations! The dialogues will be facilitated by UWM staff and faculty. For questions and to ensure accessibility …