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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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  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Photo of three people sharing a couch. The photo is taken from below, on an angle, toward their faces. All three seem to be enjoying whatever they are viewing together, they are attentive but not smiling, so it is not comedy. The person in the middle has a large bowl in their lap, so it appears they are also sharing a snack

    Snack & Chat

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

    Join fellow yappers as we watch clips from popular TV shows and movies and discuss what makes a relationship healthy. Snacks provided!

  • UndocuAlly Training banner

    UndocuAlly Training

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

    Join us for this crucial workshop to learn how to support and undocumented and under-documented students and communities. Your participation will help foster a more supportive environment for all. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0444A4AB2AA7FB6-63050811-undocually#/

  • Yellow and turquoise banner. White text reads "Roots & Wings Week". Black lettering reads "5th Annual Breaking Stereotypes One Plate at a Time". Five white bubbles are filled in with flags of various nations: Mexico, Argentina, India, Cameroon, and Germany

    5th Annual Breaking Stereotypes One Plate at a Time

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

    The people who give you their food give you their heart. — Cesar Chavez This cultural exhibit will transport you around the undocumented world through food, art, and knowledge. Join the Dreamers Initiative in celebrating the diverse contributions of the …

  • 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 …

  • A stylized, high-contrast graphic poster in shades of orange, cream, and black titled "DREAMS OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY." The background features a group of people at a table, including musicians in sombreros playing instruments like the accordion and guitar. In the bottom right foreground, a detailed Monarch butterfly with orange and black wings is superimposed over the scene.

    Dreams of the Monarch Butterfly: Film Screening

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

    Join us for a film screening of "Dreams of the Monarch Butterfly" with a Q&A from director Leslie Garcia Ramirez to follow. Popcorn included!