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The UA’s first-gen community is composed of students, faculty and staff who are proud to be the first in their family to attend college. Join our family!

09/08/2022

Getting ready for midterms?! Check out our September First Cats Wednesday! Relieve your stress by joining us on September 14th at 12 PM. 🐻⬇️

04/27/2022

Tune in for our latest podcast ep " Surviving VS Thriving" with Dr. Rosalba Mada. 🐻⬇️ . Descriptive Text: Flyer is a light blue wash with headshot picture of Dr. Rosalba Mada in the center with a red rig decorating the image. Flyer states "SURVIVING US THRIVING WITH DR MADA. Dr. Mada (she/her/hers) is a Life Management Counselor at the Bartlett Academic Success Center where she provides one-on-one consultation or therapy at no cost for students. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from the University of Arizona, Masters of Education in Counseling with emphasis in human
relations from Northern Arizona University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from WaldenUniversity. Dr. Mada has been working in mental health
for over 20 years and has specialized in helping persons
with trauma related difficulties."

04/15/2022

Call all graduates 🎓. Join us for out cap decorating event. On April 28th from 2-4pm at the Thrive Center. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is white with gold leaf detailing and a graduation cap. Flyer states "GRADUATION CAP DECORATING! APRIL 28TH 2:00PM-4:00PM
LOCATION: THRIVE CENTER (BASC 1ST FLOOR ) Join other graduating students in decorating your graduation cap (traditionally known as a mortarboard).
We will have decorating supplies, food, and music. We'll also be taking pictures to capture this moment and celebrate this huge milestone!This event is brought to you in partnership with Arizona
Assurance and the Transfer Student Center." Flyer ends with First Cats logo

04/15/2022

Happy Friday 1st Cats! Join us April 21st for our last 'Game Night' of the semester! From 6-8pm in Bear Down Gym room 104. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is white with red and blue trimming on each corner, in the center an image of Nintendo Switch. Flyer states " THRIVE GAME NIGHT! April 21 | 6 PM - 8 PM Bear Down Gym Room 104
FOOD, SWITCH, & BOARD GAMES
EVERYONE IS WELCOMED." Flyer ends with First Cats, Transfer Students Center and Immigrant Student Resource Center logos

04/14/2022

We had so much fun last Wednesday at the 2022 First Cats Mixer! We enjoyed some amazing food, listened to an incredible keynote, and mingled with our fellow First Cats! A huge thanks to all who were able to celebrate with us last week.

04/13/2022

Happy Wednesday 1st Cats! We'd like to invite you all to our first 'Life After College Panel'. Learn more about what options you have after college. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is white and red with clip art student graduates in the center. Flyer states "Life After College Panel; Are you Interested In graduate school or the workforce after you graduate? Attend this panel where you can ask current graduate school students and professionals any questions you may have regarding graduate school".
April 19 2022
Zoom: 950 770 6869
4:00-5:30pm

04/12/2022

Join us Wednesday at 5pm for a conversation about mental
health, how to balance school and life. Hope to see you there! 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer has a blue wash background with clip art student balancing aspects of her life. In bold red lettering , header reads "SURVING VS THRIVING". "Join First Cats In a conversation about mental
health, how to balance school and life, learn about stress relievers, and resources available.
April 13th at 5pm
Zoom: 950 770 6869" Flyer ends with First Cats logo

04/06/2022

Join us next Wednesday at 5pm for a conversation about mental
health, how to balance school and life. Hope to see you there! 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer has a blue wash background with clip art student balancing aspects of her life. In bold red lettering , header reads "SURVING VS THRIVING". "Join First Cats In a conversation about mental
health, how to balance school and life, learn about stress relievers, and resources available.
April 13th at 5pm
Zoom: 950 770 6869" Flyer ends with First Cats logo

04/04/2022

Happening this Wednesday! The First Cats Mixer starts at 2:30 pm in Bear Down Gym. Come enjoy some free food, company, and a dynamic talk by Dr. Kiyama, the Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Development and Professor for Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Kiyama complete her bachelor's and doctoral degrees here at the University of Arizona and has worked in both student affairs and as a faculty member. She is also a New Start alumna. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: flyer is Navy blue with gold circle detailing with image of Judy Marquez Kiyama. Flyer states " First Cats Mixer Keynote: Judy Marquez Kiyama
Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Development Professor, Center for the Study Higher Education April 6, 2022
2:30- 4:00 pm Bear Down Gym
RSVP: bit.ly/firstcatsmixer22"

03/30/2022

TUNE IN! 🔈 our latest podcast ep is out! This month we focused on BIPOC experience at a PWI with . Descriptive Text: Flyer is light blue with red circle detailing and image of guest. Flyer states "FIRST CATS CHATS:EPISODE9 LET'S BE HONEST WITH LADY ELLI- Lady Elli (shelher/hers) is a first-generation college student
at the University of Arizona and
first-generation immigrant
from the Philippines.
She is a third-year undergraduate
studying Public Health
and Speech, Language, and Hearing
Sciences, and she is
involved in a variety of clubs and
organizations on campus. She is a Senator-At-Large for the Associated Students of the University of Arizona, an active student leader within the Asian Pacific American Student Affairs cultural center, and student employee for TRIO ASEMS
and SAS100AX Student Success class.
🐻⬇️

03/25/2022

Join us in honoring the hard work and dedication of first generation college students and faculty. RSVP today for our annual 1st Cats Mixer! 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is navy blue with gold sphere detailing. In while bold lettering header states "First Cats Mixer". Flyer describes event stating "AN EVENT IN HONOR OF FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF.
April 6, 2022 2:30 - 4:00 pm in Bear Down Gym
Come to a fun filled event with other First-
Generation college students, faculty, & staff.
Food, Music, & Interactive activities will be provided!
RSVP: bit.ly/firstcatsmixer22" flyer ends with First Cats logo

03/18/2022

Happy Friday 1st Cats! Join us and Thursday March 24th for a night of fun and games. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is navy blue with baby blue detailing on each corner. Text states "FIRST CATS & TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER GAME NIGHT. Thursday, March 24th Bear Down Gym Room 104
6:00 - 8:00 pm. A Night for FunEveryone is welcome!Join the fun, make new
friends, & unwind during midterm season! Jack Box Games,Fakin' it, Guesspionage & more! Switch Games:MarioKart & Smash Brothers" flyer has images of various games.

03/14/2022

Happy Monday First Cats! We're excited to present this months First Cats Wednesday Workshop on the BIPOC students experience at a predominantly white institution. Join us March 16 at 5:00pm in our open conversation for students to express themselves and their experience(s). 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: Flyer is white with red and blue detailing. Title states "Let's be Honest Join First Cats in a
conversation about BIPOC
student experiences in a
predominately white institution. BIPOC: Black,Indigenous, and people of color. STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORT:
• Mentoring
• Building Community
• Finding Safe Spaces
on Campus. EVENT DETAILS:
5:00pm
Zoom: 950 770 6869
March 16th

02/25/2022

Check out our latest 1st Cats Chat podcast with Joshua Hamilton the Director of Africa America Student Affairs on a conversation about Black History Month. 🐻⬇️ Descriptive Text: First slide has a light blue color with a picture of this eps guest Joshua Hamilton outlined in red. Text reads "1st Cats Chats: Episode 8 Celebrating Black History Month with Josh Hamilton". Second Slide reads " Joshua Hamilton (He/Him/His) is the director of African-American student affairs and has worked at the University of Arizona for four years. Joshua works to support the recruitment retention and persistence of African/African-American/ Black students on campus".

02/11/2022

Introducing our first Game Night 🕹 of the semester with ! Join us February 17th at 7pm for a night of fun and games with new friends. 🐻⬇️

02/11/2022

Introducing our first Game Night of the semester with , join us Thursday February 17 at 6pm for a night of fun. 🐻⬇️

01/31/2022

Happy Monday, First Cats!

Join us for our first podcast episode of the year where we are joined by three peer mentors for . Listen at anchor.fm/first-cats

01/28/2022

Join us February 9th at 5pm via zoom for our Career Readiness workshop! Enjagüé Im conversations with a student panel about networking, internships and finding careers.

01/21/2022

1st CatsWorkforce Preparation Series is back! Join if you are interested in what the workforce is like after graduating. Series Begins Jan. 31, 2022 via ZOOM! Register at bit.ly/1stCatsWork. For any questions or concerns please email us at [email protected]
🐻

Descriptive Text:
Flyer shows a young lady working at a desk.
Title is in blue bold letter, stating “First cats Workforce Preparation Series”.
Text reads “Are you First-Gen? Are you asking yourself, what does work look like after college? Series Includes: 2 one-on-one meetings + 4 workshops Series Begins: Jan. 31, 2022
Tuesdays from 2 - 3:30pm on ZOOM. Registration link: bit.ly/1stCatsWork. Questions: [email protected]. Flyer ends with 1st Cats logo.

01/21/2022

Happy Friday 1st Cats!
We are happy to announce that our Graduate School Preparation series is back!
Consider joining if you are interested in grad, Medical, Law, or Professional School?
This series includes 2 one-on-one meetings + 4 workshops all via ZOOM!
Register at:bit.ly/1stCatsgradprep
🐻⬇️

Descriptive Text
Flyer has a desk with a notebook and pen background.
Title is in red bold letter, stating “first cats Graduate School Preparation series”
Text reads “Are you a First-gen student Interested in grad, Medical, Law, or Professional School? Series includes: 2 one-on-one meetings + 4 workshops Series begins: January 31, 2022 Wednesdays from 1 - 2:30pm. Registration link:bit.ly/1stCatsgradprep. Questions: [email protected]. Flyer ends with 1st Cats logo.

01/18/2022

Welcome Back 1st Cats!
We're here to support you. We hope you have a wonderful and impactful semester. 🐻⬇️

11/29/2021

New Course! 📚All students are welcome. 🐻⬇️

Descriptive Text: Flyer is gray with red and blue stationary supplies imagery. Text reads "EDL 396B-002 | 3 credit Spring Course. First Cats, First-Gen Pathway to Graduate/ Professional School. In this course, you will...
• Write sections of your graduate or professional school application
• Utilize asset-based theories & concepts to articulate your scholarly and professional identities
• Expand your analytical skills by way of a research project and/or your professional portfolio
• Create a timeline and goals for your graduate experience
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 3:30-4:45
Instructor's Approval Required. Register: bit.ly/FirstCatsGradClass
Contact: [email protected]"
Flyer ends with Thrive Center FIRST CATS logo

11/24/2021

Happy Thanksgiving, First Cats! 🍂

Remember to take this time to honor and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn more and find resources in the show notes. Listen at anchor.fm/first-cats

11/24/2021

Happy Fall Break First Cats community! 🍁 We are thankful for each and everyone of you. Descriptive Text: Text reads "Happy Fall Break. November is a time to be thankful—to embrace those who enrich our community. We are thankful for a lot, but most thankful for you!”

11/18/2021

Introducing Elizabeth! "I'm proud to be a first generation college student because it goes to show what you can achieve as an individual no matter what background you come from. My family and loved ones have always supported me and I am proud to know that my hard work will pay off in the end."
🐻⬇️

11/12/2021

Introducing S. Alexia Rascon! 🐻⬇️

11/12/2021

Introducing Shelby! Why are you proud to be a first generation college student/graduate?
"I’ve had a lot of overwhelming experiences throughout my life, I’m proud to be first gen because it shows the resilience that I’ve overcame and I’m able to achieve things that my parents weren’t able to". 🐻⬇️

11/12/2021

Introducing Malik! 🐻⬇️

11/12/2021

Introducing Jacob! Why are you proud to be a first generation college student/graduate?
"Sometimes we have to learn a few things the hard way, but we also learn that we can do hard things! Getting to and through college meant fulfilling my dreams and making my family proud as well". 🐻⬇️

11/12/2021

Introducing Elsa! Why are you proud to be a first generation college student/graduate?
"Being one of the first in my family to go to college was definitely overwhelming but knowing how much my parents have done for me to get this far makes me proud to be a first generation student". 🐻⬇️

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15206268847

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Welcome Back 1st Cats! We're here to support you. We hope you have a wonderful and impactful semester. #firstcats #uarizona #beardown🐻⬇️ #proudfirstgenerationcollegestudent

Introducing S. Alexia Rascon! #firstcats #uarizona #beardown🐻⬇️ #proudfirstgenerationcollegestudent #firstgenerationcollegestudent

As National First-Generation day approaches we'd like to take the time to acknowledge all the hard work and dedication of first Gen students. Join us for our celebration November 8th at the Barrett Student Success Center (BASC) from 11-1:30pm. Hope to see you there! #firstgen #uawildcats #1stcats #firstgenprofessional #beardown🐻⬇️