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First-Gen Celebration Week

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First-Gen Celebration Week

November 2-6, 2026

Carry the Flame Forward

Monday, November 2

  • How to Get Into the C-Suite with Academic Success and Career Center
    • Noon-1:30 PM | ASCC, Lighty 180 (Lounge)
  • How to Use Journalism in Any Career, with Murrow College of Communication
    • 3-4 PM | Goertzen Hall 21
  • Forests, Public Lands, Environmental Equity, and Related Careers with CAHNRS and the School of the Environment
    • 4:30-6 PM | SPARK G10

Thursday, November 5

  • Study Abroad Student Stories
    • Noon-1:30 PM | First-Gen Student Center, Lighty 260X
  • First-Gen Research Showcase with McNair, Graduate School, and SACNAS
    • 4-5 PM | First-Gen Student Center, Lighty 260X
  • First-Gen Fall Carnival with Carson EDGE
    • 5:30-7 PM | CUE Atrium, Smith Center for Undergraduate Education

Graphic promoting First-Gen Celebration Week, November 2-6, with the theme “Carry the Flame Forward.” A stylized flame containing the words “First-Gen Success” appears beside the event title. The flyer lists three events for Monday, November 2: “How to Get Into the C-Suite” with Academic Success and Career Center (Noon-1:30 p.m., ASCC Lighty 180 Lounge); “How to Use Journalism in Any Career” with Murrow College of Communication (3-4 p.m., Goertzen Hall 21); and “Forests, Public Lands, Environmental Equity, and Related Careers” with CAHNRS and the School of the Environment (4:30-6 p.m., SPARK G10). Washington State University Pullman First-Gen Student Center logo appears at the bottom. Decorative flame-themed graphics in orange and yellow surround the text on a light green background. Graphic promoting First-Gen Celebration Week, November 2-6, with the theme “Carry the Flame Forward.” A stylized flame containing the words “First-Gen Success” appears next to the event title on a red-orange background. The flyer highlights Thursday, November 5 events: Study Abroad Student Stories (Noon-1:30 p.m., First-Gen Student Center, Lighty 260X); First-Gen Research Showcase with McNair, Graduate School, and SACNAS (4-5 p.m., First-Gen Student Center); and First-Gen Fall Carnival with Carson EDGE (5:30-7 p.m., CUE Atrium, Smith Center for Undergraduate Education). The WSU Pullman First-Gen Student Center logo appears at the bottom. Decorative flame-inspired shapes in orange and yellow surround the text, with a light green lower section containing the event details.