NVU First Generation Celebration
National First-Generation College Student Celebration
Northern Vermont University’s celebration begins Monday, November 9
Celebrating Northern Vermont University First-Generation College Students!
NVU is joining the national First-Generation College Celebration at campuses across the country.
First-generation students are determined, visionary, resilient, and have Do North Grit. And we’re celebrating this vision and determination to overcome their unique challenges to attend college. While the on-campus celebration will be Monday, November 9, we’ll be sharing First-Gen stories on all of our social media platforms throughout the week and beyond.
We also recognize the many faculty and staff who were First-Generation college students, too!
Join us on-campus and connect with us via social media as well.
First-Gen Alumni: Please connect with the NVU Alumni office, too!
NVU Johnson Celebration
Monday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fireplace Lounge
The TRIO office will staff a table in the Fireplace Lounge where students, faculty, and staff can share their First-Generation story by filling out a “What 1st Gen Means To Me” card.
Look for the celebration banners and posters on campus, as well as “I’m First-Gen. Let’s Talk.” signs on doors of First-Gen faculty and staff and be sure to stop by!
NVU Lyndon Celebration
Monday, November 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Theater Lobby
Visit with staff at a table in the ATT lobby where students, faculty, and staff can share their First-Generation story by filling out a “What 1st Gen Means To Me” card. Hand-outs, too!
Look for the celebration banners and posters on campus, as well as “I’m First-Gen. Let’s Talk.” signs on doors of First-Gen faculty and staff and be sure to stop by!
Participate Online
- Tell us your First-Gen story on this form right here.
- Or print off the “What 1st Gen Means to Me” card. Snap a picture of yourself with it after you fill it out and send it to us at Communications@NorthernVermont.edu or share your story on social using #NVUDoNorth!
- Download the “1st Gen” Zoom Backdrop and add it to your screen:
