Colgate Honors First-Generation Students With Events, Community Service, and a Career Services Workshop

Six people sitting at a round table in a dining room with Arts and Crafts style wood trim smile at the camera.

The First@Colgate program was proud to sponsor a slate of events in recognition of Colgate’s first-generation students as part of the National First-Generation College Celebration.

Faculty, staff, and students joined in celebration on campus and on social media Nov. 4 through 10 (#ProudToBeFirst, #FirstGeneration).

Proud To Be First Events

First Friday Bowling Night in Sherrill, N.Y.
Colgate Caretakers Community Service Project
Virtual art showcase on social media (@Firstatcolgate on Instagram)
Women’s Basketball First Gen Night
National First-Generation College Celebration Day Reception
Marketing Me Career Services workshop

First Friday

Class of '26 students pose for a picture during First Friday Bowling Night in Sherrill, N.Y.

Community Service

Eva Foketi '26, Joyce Ebikhumi '25, Stephanie Ramos '26 & Mieko Kim '23 pose with their cards during community service. The Colgate Caretakers made origami art and wrote care packages to combat social isolation in adults with conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Women's Basketball First-Gen Night

Class of '26 & '25 Students pose for a picture as they cheer on the Women's Basketball Team during First-Gen Night.

Women's Basketball First-Gen Night

Fatima Williams '25, Jannah Zabadi '26 & Ollie Ezell '26 win prizes at First-Gen Night during the Women's Basketball Game.

Prof. Cory Duclos (far left) and Prof. Silvia Jimenez (far right) take the time to share their story with students during the National First-Generation Day Celebration.