Good afternoon everyone,





I hope that you are all having a great start to Block 8! This block we'll be having our final luncheon of the year! This luncheon will be extremely special as we honor our first generation graduating seniors. [🎓]  This is our annual Pinning Ceremony, celebrating this significant accomplishment of our fellow peers. As always, food will be provided! We are ordering from Momma Pearl's Cajun Kitchen, email me at [log in to unmask] if you have any dietary restrictions!



When: Third Thursday, May 11th



Where: Slocum Commons



Time: 12:15-1pm



How: RSVP here<https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=26123765887> by Tuesday, May 9th at 2 PM





ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:



[🎓]SENIORS [🎓]  Share your experiences and advice with future first generation graduates by preparing some words of wisdom! If you're interested/have any questions do not hesitate to send me an email!





[🎓]FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE GRADUATES[🎓] Share some of your own experiences as a First Generation College Student and/or Graduate as well as some words of encouragement. We also encourage you to take a part of the Pinning Ceremony. If you're interested/have any questions do not hesitate to send me an email!









The deadline to RSVP for food will be the Tuesday before each scheduled program. Those who RSVP and do not show should not expect food at future meetings. These meetings are also open to 1st Gen faculty and staff.







Note:  Members of this list have been signed up to receive 1st Generation College student emails and invitations because you have either been identified in the Admission process as a 1st Generation college students or have self-identified as a 1st Generation student or graduate.  If you wish to be removed, please reply to Kazzandra Medellin. If you have friends who would be eligible to be part of blockly programs specifically targeting support for 1st generation students, feel free to refer them to Kazzandra Medellin.



Here in The Butler Center, 1st generation college students are students who come to college from a home where their parent or guardian with whom they reside have not attained a 4-year degree.





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Kazzandra Medellin

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The Butler Center



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