First-Generation College Student Week 2024
Join us in celebrating First-Gen Week 2024 from November 4-8! Honor the experiences of first-gen students at CPP with events, workshops, and resources. See our events below!
Monday, November 4
First-Generation Graduates: Testimonios
Location: Ursa Major AB
Time: 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Join us for an inspiring event featuring Dr. Hector Chacon, Deputy District Director for State Senator Bob Archuleta, and Dr. Àlvaro Huerta, Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning. Hear their powerful testimonios on the importance of friendships, university service, and community impact. Lanae O'Shields ('09, psychology) will moderate the discussion.
Location: Bronco Dreamers Resource Center (Building 26, Room 101)
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Breaking the Silence: Navigating University Life as a First-Generation Student, hosted by Undocumented Student Services, this program encourages open dialogue and provides valuable insights to help first-gen students thrive.
Tuesday, November 5
Kick-Off and Resource Fair
Location: University Park
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
As part of First-Gen Week 2024, join us for the kick-off celebration! Come learn about the different campus resources available to first-gen students.
First-Gen Crew: Imposter Syndrome & Your Sense of Belonging
In-Person: Building 66-126
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
This session is third in a series of four tutor-led meetings. The session will focus on the imposter syndrome and tips on how to address it and establish a sense of belonging at CPP.
Wednesday, November 6
Unwritten Rules: First-Gen's Guide to Success
Location: Online
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
First-Gen on Tap!
Location: Innovation Brew Works
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.
As part of First-Gen Week, stop by and learn how you can be connected to a mentor/mentee and meet other first-gen students, faculty and staff in a fun and engaging environment. You can also feel good about eating and drinking for a cause! Proceeds from Innovation Brew Works purchases will go towards establishing a first-gen student scholarship.
Thursday, November 7
Guest Speaker & Book Signing: Dr. Yvette Martinez-Vu & Dra. Miroslava Chavez-Garcia
Location: Bronco Student Center, Ursa Minor
Time: 9:30 to Noon
As part of First-Gen Week 2024, Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu and Dr. Miroslava Chávez-Garcia will visit CPP to talk about their book, Is Grad School for Me? Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students.
Dr. Yvette Martínez-Vu is a grad school and productivity coach, consultant, and host of the top global-ranked Grad School Femtoring Podcast. She is also the co-editor of the best-selling Chicana M(other)work Anthology and founder of Grad School Femtoring, LLC, where she supports first-gen BIPOC folks in reaching their academic and personal goals.
Dr. Miroslava Chávez-García is Professor of History at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is currently the Faculty Director of the UCSB McNair Scholars Program. She is author of Migrant Longing, States of Delinquency, and Negotiating Conquest.
Make Your Net-WORK
Location: Online
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Career Center Services Overview
Location: Online
Time: 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Learn about the Career Center and all of the resources you can use as a CPP student.
Día De Los Muertos by CECCHE
Location: Bronco Commons
Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join CECCHE for their 30th annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration! With food sales, vendors, resource tables, club gatherings, arts and crafts, musical performances and more, this event is perfect to bring your family and friends! Come learn about Dia de Los Muertos and enjoy our vibrant celebration on November 7, 2024.
I Am First will host an ofrenda (altar): community members are invited to participate and share items for the altar to honor departed family members and friends.
Friday, November 8
Volleyball Tailgate
Location: Kellogg Gym
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
As part of First-Gen Week, hang out at our tailgate ahead of the CPP volleyball game against Cal State LA at 5 p.m. CPP students get into Bronco Athletics games for free with a Bronco ID card.
Thank you to our campus partners!
Cal Poly Pomona First-Gen Week is brought to you by I AM FIRST, RAMP, Learning Resource Center, PolyTransfer, Bronco Scholars, RAMP, ARCHES, MEP-WiSE, Retention, Michi & Walter Weglyn: Endowed Choir of Multicultural Studies, Renaissance Scholars, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS), Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Equity and Empowerment (TREE), Student Support and Equity Programs (SSEP), Bronco Advising Center (BAC), MediaVision, Stratcomm, University Housing, Care Center, Career Center, Disability Resource Center (DRC), CAPS, Bronco Athletics, and Foundation Enterprises.
