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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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  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – Reach Out Verification Form

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their Reach Out Verification Form by Friday, April 24th 2026. Pro Tip: the Center for Student Experience & Talent has information about community engagement opportunities on campus! Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions!

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – E-Portfolio

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their E-Portfolio Presentation to Canvas by Friday, April 24th 2026. Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions.

  • Photo of a crafts table. The cutting mat fills about half the table and assorted crafts tools like scissors, rulers, spools of twine and cloth are littered about the desk. The desk is untidy.

    Calm & Crafty

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

    Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day.

  • 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 Celebration

    And the winner is... Come celebrate our first-gen community as we announce the winners from our first-gen art competition! Multiple winners will be chosen, and a gallery of art will be on view.

  • 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

    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 …

  • An image banner for an event titled "Rise Above Stigma Display." The background features a bright blue sky with soft white clouds. In the center, the cursive text "Rise Above Stigma Display" is layered over a cluster of colorful, translucent balloons in shades of pastel pink, yellow, blue, and purple. Below the main title, the text reads: May 4 - 8 CASE Hallway At the very bottom, there is a row of small logos for various organizations, including UWM (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

    Rise Above Stigma – Display

    Rise Above Stigma – Display
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Centers for Advocacy & Student Engagement will feature a standing display with information on mental health stigmas affecting First-Generation+ students, Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Veterans during Mental Health Week.

  • Four women in silk pajamas blowing gold confetti toward the camera in a brightly lit room.

    Self-Care Celebration

    Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    End your year with a celebration of self-care! Join us to finish off the semester and participate in: journal decorating, write a letter to your future self, lawn games, arts and crafts, and so much more!

  • This image is a promotional graphic for the "First-Gen Art Competition Celebration," featuring a colorful, artistic layout. ### **Alt Text** A horizontal promotional banner for the **First-Gen Art Competition Celebration**. The background is a vibrant mix of pink, yellow, and blue watercolor textures. Centered at the top is the "First-Gen" logo in a stylized, retro navy blue script. Below the title, four gold-framed artworks are displayed: a portrait of a person with blue sunglasses, a black-and-white sketch of two figures, a landscape at sunset, and a portrait of a woman in a headscarf. The bottom of the graphic includes event details: * **Date:** 05.07.2026 * **Time:** 11 AM – 1 PM * **Location:** Union EG39 * **Action:** A QR code on the right with the text "Vote Here: Choose Your Favorite Works." The footer includes small logos for the organizing university and a note that winners will be announced at 12:30 PM.

    First Gen Art Competition Celebration

    Join us for a celebratory party as we select winning designs to be featured in our Fall 2026 First-Gen Week Celebration! Light refreshments will be provided. Open to all!

  • 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

    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 …

  • 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

    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 …

  • Promotional graphic for Pangaeapalooza on Tuesday, September 8th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pangaea Mall, featuring live music, activities, and campus resource centers.

    Pangaeapalooza

    Lubar Hall (LUB) 3202 North Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Inspired by the idea of Pangaea - a time when everything was connected - this event invites the UWM community to celebrate the many identities, cultures, and stories that make our campus stronger. Join us and enjoy food, music, bubbles, …

  • Promotional flyer for the "Habit Tracker Hootenanny" event, designed with a scrapbook aesthetic featuring a spiral notebook background, paper cutouts, and hand-drawn doodles of stars and hearts.

    Journal & Habit Tracker Hootenanny

    Join us to personally customize a free journal for your fall semester. Relax, enjoy some snacks, and express your creative side while getting organized for the Fall semester.