Calendar of Events
A list of all first-gen events can be found below. Present and upcoming events from the current semester are listed at the top, while past events are archived at the bottom and contain links out to any photos or similar media from those events. Archived events are sorted by academic year (AY).
To learn more about a specific event (such as which group is hosting it, time/date, etc.), simply click on the event name to expand the menu.
Upcoming Events
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Past Events
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AY 2019 - 2020 (August 2019 - July 2020)
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September 10, 2019: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Kennesaw Hall 1101Join FGO to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! This will be FGO's first meeting of the new school year. All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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October 22, 2019: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Social Sciences 3032Join FGO to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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November 2, 2019: First-Gen College Celebration
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Fifth Third Bank Stadium (Black Lot)First Forward, a success initiative for first-gen students, welcomes all KSU first-gen students, alumni, faculty, and staff to join us or a tailgate before the football game against Monmouth University. Network with your peers, get free swag, enjoy light refreshments and food, and celebrate our owls before the game!
No RSVP is required, but be sure to bring your Talon Card to check-in to the event. Attire is casual with KSU school colors. Please don’t hesitate to contact either Professor Natasha Habers or Shameka Wells with any questions.
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November 12, 2019: FGO Topgolf Social
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 6:45pm-8:45pm
Location: Topgolf of AlpharettaJoin FGO members at Topgolf to kick-back and relax a bit before the fall break! They'll be booking a location ahead of time, so please contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria ahead of time to RSVP.
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December 16, 2019: FGO End-of-Semester Celebration
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pmCome out and celebrate the end of the semester with FGO. Finals are over and it’s time to get ready for the holidays and winter break! We will have snacks, sweets, and a movie. We hope to see you there!
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January 9, 2020: First-Gen Living-Learning Communities Mixer
Host: First-Gen Living-Learning Community (LLC)
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Location: University Village Suites 3rd-Floor LobbyJoin fellow first-gen students along with members of the first-gen LLC to reflect on how last semester went and share advice, tips, and additional resources along the way. All first-gen students are invited, and light refreshments will be provided.
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January 15, 2020: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Social Sciences 3033Join FGO to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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February 17, 2020: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: TBDJoin FGO to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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March 04, 2020: FGO Tabling & Info Session
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Social Sciences LobbyStop by the FGO table in Social Sciences to get information about upcoming events, learn more about FGO, or just say hi!. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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March 04, 2020: FGO General Meeting & Game Night
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Location: Social Sciences 2005Join FGO to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members. We'll also be playing games, and this meeting will be strictly drop-in, meaning for updates we'll simply have handouts detailing everything coming up and can answer any questions as members drop-in and as they come up. All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact FGO President Felicia Echeverria.
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AY 2018 - 2019 (August 2018 - July 2019)
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November 14, 2018: Study Session
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Sturgis Library Group Study Room 122Come join FGO members for a group study / work session! Bring whatever you need to work on, the come socialize a bit and be productive with the rest of us. Here and there, we'll even have coffee and snacks!
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November 30, 2018: Study Session
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Sturgis Library Collaborative Technology Room 127Come join FGO members for a group study / work session! Bring whatever you need to work on, the come socialize a bit and be productive with the rest of us. Here and there, we'll even have coffee and snacks!
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November 30, 2018: Study Session
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 9:00am-11:00am
Location: Sturgis Library Collaborative Technology Room 127Come join FGO members for a group study / work session! Bring whatever you need to work on, the come socialize a bit and be productive with the rest of us. Here and there, we'll even have coffee and snacks!
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December 14, 2018: FGO End-of-Semester Celebration
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 7:00pmMark your calendars for FGO's end-of-semester celebration! Join other FGO members and friends to celebrate the end of classes. Location details will be determined based-off of the results from member polls, so to take part in the voting and receive updates, make sure to get in touch with the group via FGO's OwlLife page.
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January 23, 2019: FGO Spring Kickoff Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: University College 122This was FGO's first meeting for the Spring 2019 semester.
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February 8, 2019: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: University College 122This will be FGO's first meeting for the Spring 2019 semester. Join them to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Joshua Brown.
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March 6, 2019: Professional Development Workshop
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Location: University College 122This will be an opportunity to go over all of your professional assets, get advice, get suggestions, and come out of it with improvements! FGO will be covering resumes, cover letters, professional communications, general resources, and a variety of other topics as needed. Bring your laptops! No RSVP required.
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March 8, 2019: Speed Networking
Hosts: Cultural and Community Centers, First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Carmichael Student Center Leadership Room (Suite 205)The event puts a new twist on professional networking. Take the opportunity to meet KSU alumni and professionals in a speed-dating format, with plenty of chances for open conversations before and after. Make connections and learn notable skills, tips, and tricks that can be employed in the professional world. We are working on enhancing the relationship between student and faculty here on campus, while aiding in the professional development of students.
All students are invited to attend. Attire is business casual. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP via the event page on OwlLife.
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March 8, 2019: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: University College 122Join them to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend.
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April 12, 2019: FGO General Meeting
Host: First-Gen Owls (FGO)
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Location: University College 122Join them to discuss group business, plan upcoming events, talk about the semester, meet new students and other KSU community members, play games, and have fun! All campus community members are invited to attend.
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