First-Generation Celebration Week
November 2 - November 7, 2026
Our theme, "Legends Begin with Firsts," is dedicated to positioning and supporting our first-generation students as future Tiger legends. As a cornerstone of LSU’s commitment to first-generation success, this week continues to foster community, provide informative resources, and generate insightful conversations amongst the students, faculty, and staff of our broader LSU community.
Call For Proposals - Opens August 2026
The FirstGen Forward Team is excited to collaborate with the university community in this year's celebration! We appreciate your interest in being a part of this initative, and encourage you to return here to submit your event proposal in August 2026.
View the 2025 first-generation celebration schedule
Event |
Time |
Details |
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| Legends in the Making FirstGen Photo Wall | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Hosted by the Rodger Hadfield Ogden Honors College Location: Career Center |
| Kneaux Before You Geaux | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Hosted by the Office of Engagement & Impact Location: Vieux Carre Room of the Student Union |
| Make Networking Work for You |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hosted by Connie Silva Location: Curet Conference Room in 224 Hodges |
Event |
Time |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Future Scholars Leadership FirstGen Panel | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Hosted by the Future Scholars Mentors Location: LSU Women's Center |
| College Budgeting | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Hosted by Campus Federal Location: Career Classroom (Student Union 2nd Floor) |
| Resumé and Interview Information Sessions | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hosted by Olinde Career Center Location: Career Classroom (Student Union 2nd Floor) |
| FirstGen Alumni Connect *Registration Required* |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m | LSU Alumni Association Location: Lod Cook Alumni Center Registration Details: https://lsu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1841715 |
Event |
Time |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| Legends Begin with Self-Care | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Hosted by Tracy Lyu Location: Student Union, Council Room 312 |
| Geaux Greek! | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Hosted by Greek Life Location: Greek Suite, Room 340 (Student Union) |
| FirstGen, Global, and Beyond: Supporting Every Student-Athlete | 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hosted by Dr. Dorothy Kemp Location: Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes Library (2nd Floor) |
| Legendary Success at CAS | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hosted by Nicole Walker Location: Coates Hall B-31 |
| First-Gen Celebration and Networking Dinner *Registration Required* |
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Hosted by the Olinde Career Center Location: The Club on Union Square (Faculty Club) Registration Details: https://lsu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1843612 |
Event |
Time |
Details |
|---|---|---|
| Legends in the Making: FirstGen Graduate Journeys Panel | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Hosted by the LSU Graduate School Location: Energy Coast and Environment Building, Dalton J Woods Auditorium (Room 1001) |
| Gen-to-Gen Discussions *Registration Required* |
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Hosted by the Division of Engagement, Civil Rights & Title IX Location: Barnes Ogden Gallery Registration Details: https://forms.office.com/r/MKgxEttQiF |
| FirstGen Study Hall | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Hosted by the LSU Libraries Location: Library, Room 109 Registration Details: https://lsu.libcal.com/event/15525732 |
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Time |
Details |
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| First to ROAR Breakfast | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Hosted by the FirstGen Forward CORE Committee Location: LGBTQ+ Center |
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Time |
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| #LegendsBeginWithFirsts Social Media Takeover |
All Day | Show your FirstGen pride by posting to your favorite social media app and using our hashtag. |