I am First

Hoos First Celebration Week

Nov. 4-9, 2024

In light of National First-Generation Celebration Day, Hoos First will be hosting a variety of signature events the week of Nov. 4, celebrating and providing resources for UVA's first-generation and/or limited-income (FGLI) community. Join our events for free food, swag, and community! Please RSVP for any of the events you would like to attend.

Three students holding up "I Was First" shirt

Schedule of Events

Monday, November 4
Newcomb First Floor Hallway
11:30 AM-1:30PM

Hoos First Celebration Week Kickoff Party
Co-host: Student Engagement

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1515 on the Corner
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Hoos First B-I-N-G-O!

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Tuesday, November 5

Hoos First Student Center
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

No Class Mid-Day Game Social
Co-host: First-Generation Graduate Student Coalition  

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Multicultural Student Center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Election Watch Party
Co-hosts: NPHC and Office of African American Affairs
Wednesday, November 6

Multicultural Student Center
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

“Cultura & Cash” Book Club Fireside Chat & Reception
Co-hosts: Multicultural Student Services & Latinx Empowerment & Financial Literacy (LEAF) 

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Thursday, November 7

Steps of Madison Hall
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 

Run with Jim
Co-host: Office of the President  

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Hoos First Student Center
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM  

First-Gen & Abroad Student Panel
Co-host: Education Abroad  

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Hoos First Student Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Canvas & Cider: Paint Night Social

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Friday, November 8

Dawson’s Row
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM  

Black Friday with OAAA
Co-host: Office of African American Affairs 

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Saturday, November 9

Afton Mountains
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM  

 

Blue Ridge Tunnel Hike
Co-hosts: UVA Recreation & Veterans Student Center 

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Group on Rotunda north steps wearing "I Was First" and "I Am First" T shirts

For general questions, please contact [email protected].

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