On November 8th, we will celebrate #FearlessFirst students: students who are the first in their family to attend college. AAP is joining the national initiative launched by the Council for Opportunity in Education and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators to foster a sense of community among the first generation population and change the language and meaning of what it means to be a first generation college student.
We invite faculty and staff who identify as first generation to stop by the Stamp Student Union between 11 am and 3 pm to pick up and wear a pin to highlight the achievements and unique strengths first generation students bring to campus. For those who are not able to attend but want to demonstrate their support for first generation students, please send a message to safoakwa@umd.edu and we will send you a FEARLESS FIRST sticker to display in your office space. We also plan to take a #FearlessFirst photo at noon. Don't miss it!
