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    First-Gen Fridays launch this fall

    September 26, 2022
    The Gen 1 Mentoring Program held an event in partnership with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to paint bowls for their upcoming Empty Bowl Luncheon and Fundraiser as part of First-Gen Fridays.

    Article By: Agnes Hina

    The University of North Georgia's (UNG) Gen 1 Mentoring Program held an event in partnership with the Georgia Mountain Food Bank to paint bowls for the Sept. 20 Empty Bowl Luncheon and Fundraiser.

    "The response to this event was overwhelmingly positive. More than 50 of our Gainesville first-gen students took part in this opportunity to support the Georgia Mountain Food Bank,” Rebecca Conneely, Title III activity coordinator and Gen 1 mentoring program coordinator, said.

    The event was part of First-Gen Fridays, a monthly social event for first-generation students, faculty, and staff to connect.  It includes a fun activity designed to help students connect and build their networks on campus.  

    "I really enjoyed the paint-a-bowl party," UNG senior and political science major Yvette Zamudio said. "I felt like it was a good opportunity for students to take a moment for themselves and disconnect from the stress of their day while embracing their creative side through painting."

    Upcoming First-Gen Fridays are held from noon to 1:30 p.m.

    • Oct. 7: "Eat For a Week: Microwave cooking for college students," featuring the UNG Food Pantry
    • Nov. 4: "Hot Cocoa & S'Mores," featuring the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities and the Nationally Competitive Scholarships office
    • Dec. 2: "Stress Less," featuring Student Counseling

    "Being the first in your family to attend college can mean you experience challenges navigating college and its confusing roadmap of new terminology, processes, and procedures," Jennifer Herring, special assistant to the vice president of regional campuses. "The First Generation Initiatives at UNG are meant to provide the necessary academic, social and financial support to increase retention and degree completion."

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    Hispanic heritage celebrated this fall

    Hispanic heritage celebrated this fall

    UNG is celebrating Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, including a talk from keynote speaker Dr. Javier Ávila on Sept. 21.
    Students preview  life at UNG this fall

    Students preview life at UNG this fall

    UNG Nighthawk Preview events return on all five campuses this fall, offering high school students a glimpse of life as a Nighthawk.
    Events help students transition to campus

    Events help students transition to campus

    Weeks of Welcome will provide two weeks of programs, experiences and opportunities to assist new and returning students' transition into the UNG community.
    Night at the Braves returns Sept. 9

    Night at the Braves returns Sept. 9

    The third UNG Night at the Atlanta Braves, sponsored by the Alumni Association, will take place on Sept. 9.

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