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Hoos First Celebration Week
Hoos First will be hosting a variety of signature events the week of November 4th-9th celebrating and providing resources for UVA's first-generation and/or limited-income (FGLI) community. Below is a description of the signature programs Hoos First will be hosting. We hope you will join us for this important celebration!
Please use this form to RSVP for the events you would like to attend.
For the most up-to-date information regarding HFCW events, visit the Hoos First website at
https://studentaffairs.virginia.edu/fgli
and follow
@HoosFirstUVA
on social media.
Questions? Please email hoosfirst@virginia.edu!
Kickoff Bash
November 4th from 11:30AM-1:30PM in Newcomb First Floor
Celebrate the Hoos First community over free food, pictures in the photobooth, and grab some Hoos First swag--including "I AM FIRST" t-shirts! Additionally, student groups will be tabling to share important resources with the UVA & Hoos First community. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Hoos First Bingo Night!
November 4th from 6:00PM-7:30PM in 1515
Join Hoos First and Student Engagement for a fun night of Bingo! We will play (5) rounds of BINGO with multiple winners each round. We'll be giving out a pair of airpods, an instax camera, bluetooth speakers, and many other fun prizes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for great prizes and community bonding!
No Class: Mid-Day Game Social with First-Generation Graduate Student Coalition
November 5th from 12:00PM-2:00PM in the Hoos First Student Center
Looking for something to do while there are no classes? Swing by our mid-day game social! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with friends and meet new ones. Enjoy a variety of games and enjoy some sandwiches!
Election Watch Party with NPHC & OAAA
November 5th from 7:00PM-9:00PM in the Multicultural Student Center
Join NPHC and OAAA for an Election Watch Party! Come to watch live coverage of the results with community and friends.
Fireside Chat & Book Signing
November 6th from 6:00PM-8:30PM in the Multicultural Student Center
Hoos First, the Latinx Center, and LEAF are excited to hold a fireside chat to discuss author Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez's book Cultura & Cash. Gigi is the founder of the "First-Gen Mentor" and teaches other first-generation and/or limited-income individuals on how to build wealth and navigate finances. Come to hear Gigi discuss her book, grab some dinner, and get your book signed and talk to Gigi yourself!
Run with Jim
November 7th from 7:30AM-8:30AM at the steps of Madison Hall
Rise and shine! Go for a 2-mile run with UVA President Jim Ryan and enjoy a nice fall morning. Stay after to chat with President Ryan, eat some bagels from Bodo's, and grab some Hoos First swag!
Studying Abroad as First-Gen Student Panel
November 7th from 12:30PM-1:30PM in the Hoos First Student Center
The Hoos First Student Center will host another session in our education abroad series in collaboration with an ed-abroad peer advisor. Come to learn from a panel of previous FGLI students who have studied abroad and enjoy some Duck Donuts!
Canvas & Cider: Paint Night Social
November 7th from 6:30PM-8:00PM in the Hoos First Student Center
End your night with some painting and fun! Join us at the Hoos First Student Center for a fall themed painting night with cider and donuts.
OAAA Black Fridays with Hoos First and ReMix
November 8th from 1:30PM-3:00PM at #4 Dawson's Row
Join Hoos First
and
ReMix
for free food and fellowship at the Office of African American Affairs.
Hoos First Goes Hiking with UVA Rec and UVA Veterans Student Center
November 9th from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, Afton Mountains
Join UVA Recreation, UVA Veterans Student Center, and Hoos First as we soak in a beautiful sunrise at the Blue Ridge Tunnel! Participation, including snacks and travel, will be free of charge to students.
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