Celebrate First-Gen

National First-Gen Day celebrates first-generation students around the country! Held on November 8 every year, this day highlights the unique contributions and successes of first-gen students. At WSU, we use this day to support and elevate first-gen voices with panels, keynotes, networking events, lunches, and more.   

To learn more about National First-Gen Day and find nationwide events, visit the Center for First-Generation Student Success website. 

University Events

WSU Pullman

Kyle Funakoshi

Career and Leadership Series with Kyle Funakoshi
Kyle Funakoshi is a first-gen college student, former WSU Multicultural Student Services staff member, and current Chief Advancement Officer for the National Forest Foundation.

  • How to Get Into the C-Suite with Academic Success and Career Center: Nov 2 | Noon-1:30 | ASCC, Lighty 180 (Lounge)

  • How to Use Journalism in Any Career, with Murrow College of Communication: Nov 2 | 3-4 p.m. | Goertzen Hall 21

  • Forests, Public Lands, Environmental Equity, and Related Careers with CAHNRS and the School of the Environment: Nov. 2 | 4:30-6 p.m. | SPARK G10

  • Talk Stories, with APIDA Student Center: Nov 3 | Noon-1 p.m. | CUB 410

Celebration Events

  • First-Generation Celebration Brunch: Nov 3 | 10-11:30 a.m. | CUB Junior Ballroom
    Celebrate First-Gen efforts at WSU and strengthen long-term investment in first-gen success.
    Open to all. RSVP to first@wsu.edu is appreciated.

  • PB&J and First-Gen Mini Resource Fair: Nov 4 | Noon | CUB 1st Floor
    Interactive tabling, swag, and photo booth experience celebrating First-Gen at WSU. Explore tables and resources from TRIO SSS, TRIO SSS-Disability, SSS Veterans, SSS Teacher Prep, Passport to College, First-Gen Study Abroad, First-Gen Student Center, NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP), and College Affordability Programs.

  • Study Abroad Student Stories: Nov 5 | Noon-1:30 p.m. | First-Gen Student Center, Lighty 260X
    Students share how First-Gen Abroad transformed their academic, personal, and professional trajectories.

  • First-Gen Research Showcase with McNair, Graduate School, and SACNAS: Nov 5 | 4-5 p.m. | First-Gen Student Center, Lighty 260X
    Featuring first-generation undergraduate and graduate research and staff research on the impacts of first-generation programming. Learn about the new Graduate Pathways program, where first-gen grad students mentor undergraduates interested in research.

  • First-Gen Fall Carnival with Carson EDGE: Nov 5 | 5:30-7 p.m. | CUE Atrium
    Join first-gen students for fall-themed games and snacks.

First-Gen Toolkit