UWT First Gen Fellows

First Gen Student Initiatives seeks to support first generation students successfully transition into college life 🎓

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks first gen spotlight is Valomanaia (Naia) Elizarraraz. She is a senior gender, ethnic, and labor studies major. She is also a senior pack advisor. Her “why” is her family and community and she keeps them in mind throughout her life journey.
Congrats Naia🎉

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks First Gen spotlight is Sonia Nayemi, she is a senior Healthcare Leadership major who views her being a woman of color as a strength rather than a weakness.

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Congrats Sonia🎉!!!

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks first gen spotlight is Rachael Spear! She is the Civic Student Engagement Specialist for the CSI. Fighting her self doubt helps her overcome her obstacles. Congrats Rachael ! 🎉
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Hey Huskies,

The Swipe right for success workshop will be happening Tuesday, Feb 15th from 12:30-1:20. The event will be held in the WPH/JTR space. This workshop is great for networking opportunities and practicing your elevator pitch.
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[UWT First Gen Fellows @uwtfirstgen]

Hey Huskies!

This weeks first gen spotlight is Komisi Petelo, he is a senior computer science major, who knocks down every barrier in his path.

Congrats Komisi !

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks First Gen Spotlight is Jessica Calalay, She is a social welfare major and Career prep consultant who advocates for speaking up for yourself.

Congrats Jessica!

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks First Gen spotlight is Exita Loalofi, she is a senior Ethnic, gender, and labor studies major. She is also the ASUWT director of university affairs. Exita has the mindset that being a first gen student is tough, but it will be all be worth it in the end.

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Hey Huskies!

This weeks First Gen spotlight is Davon Woodard, he is a PhD graduate and an assistant professor at the school of urban studies. He believes that first gen students are brave in the face of the unknown . Congrats Davon!!! 🎉

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Hey Huskies!

Last weeks First Gen spotlight was Danny Elmoussa, he is a Junior marketing major and puts himself out there no matter his perceived acceptability. Congrats Danny!!!

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Hey Huskies!

Ashley Guerrero is this weeks first gen spotlight. She is a Junior psychology major, who embraces being first gen.

Congrats Ashley!!! 🎉

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Hey Huskies!

Anahi Martinez is this weeks first gen spotlight. She is a first year Criminal Justice major. She values her family and friends and reminds us to always stay the course and never lose hope. Congrats Anahi !!! 🎉

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Hey Huskies!

For the next 13 weeks, The Office of First Generation Student Initiatives will be honoring one of the new First Gen Campaign inductees.

This week is Ahmed Wafai! He is a senior finance major and a program coordinator at the CEI.

Congrats Ahmed🙌🏽🎉

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Hey Huskies!

The First Gen Fellows application is now open and due January 10th. This program is great for networking opportunities, as well as a $300 book scholarship. We hope to read your applications!

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Hey Huskies!

The application for the Winter 2023 Financial Wellness program is now open! Get that application in by January 10th!!!

*To request disability accommodation, including American Sign Language interpretation, contact the disability resources for students office*

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Do you need help with your resume? Or are you just unsure about how you feel about it? Come stop by to resumania as we are doing drop in checks for resumes! At MAT 106 all day until 3pm!

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Its today from 1230-120pm at BB107! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

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Do you have a hard time balancing your work, school, and social life? Well don’t stress no further come to our time management workshop to help you set up a schedule that will help you get everything you need to be done ✅ while also giving to time for yourself!

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Sorry everyone that was looking forward to our bonfire but it has been postponed due to the weather sorry for the inconvenience 😓

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Hey guys is anyone looking for scholarships or fellowships? Come to our workshop today and we can look together! This isn’t just limited to undergrads but for everyone!
Scholarships and fellowships at DOU 101 from 1230-120