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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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  • First Gen Fest

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

    Let's get the party started with First Gen Fest! Games, friendship bracelet making, snacks, resource tabling, and comradery! Let's come together to celebrate UWM's first-gen community!

  • First Gen Study Session

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

    Join us for a First Gen Study Session to catch up, review, or get ahead on your studies. 📚 Here’s what you can look forward to: A peaceful, low-light space that makes focusing easier. 🌞 Soft background music and minimal …

  • Rake in the Cash: a UWM Scholarship Workshop

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

    This workshop will include a discussion of how scholarships work at UWM, and how an applicant will navigate through the UWM Panther Scholarship Portal General Application process (with tips from a scholarship expert!). Participants will leave with practical tools to …

  • First Gen Planetarium Show: Northern Lights

    Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join the first-gen community in enjoying the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows. Open to all.

  • I’M FIRST! Screenprinting & Brunch

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

    Join us to celebrate our first-gen community over brunch! Connect with students, staff, and faculty while having some yummy breakfast treats. Participants will also be able to screen print their own UWM tote bag in celebration of our first-gen community. …

  • Courageous Conversations: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Trauma

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

    Together, we’ll explore how generational trauma impacts our lives and how we can begin to heal and grow in community. All are welcome to share, listen, and learn. 

  • Paj Ntaub Circle

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

    Join us at the Women's Resource Center for a casual hour of cross-stitching! All materials will be provided! We invite you to bring your own projects as well. Snacks and beverages will be provided!

  • Flakes & Flicks

    Flakes and Flicks

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

    Join us in the First-Gen+ Center (below the PantherShop) to make your own paper snowflakes to bring home or hang in our center. Relax while watching wintery movies, enjoying some snacks, and drinking hot cocoa!