First-Gen Celebration Week: First-Gen Faculty & Staff
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 1 p.m. (Virtual Discussion)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Theme: #FirstGenFacultyAndStaff
As part of First-Generation College Celebration Week, TCL is recognizing faculty and staff who were the first in their families to attend college.
Their experiences and achievements serve as an inspiration to students navigating their own educational journeys.
Look for “I AM FirstGen” stickers and Zoom backgrounds throughout the week as TCL employees proudly share their first-generation experiences.
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VIRTUAL DISCUSSION: Being a Resource for FirstGen Students
Time: 1 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Jose Villalba, Wake Forest University
TCL faculty and staff are invited to participate in a special virtual discussion with Dr. Jose Villalba of Wake Forest University on ways to support first-generation college students.
Learn more about the experiences of first-generation students and how faculty and staff can help foster a supportive environment for their success.
Celebrate the first-generation faculty and staff who help make TCL a welcoming and supportive place to learn.
#CelebrateFirstGen | #TRIOworks