College of Engineering First-Generation Week Activities 2020
| Event Date: | November 10, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Hosted By: | College of Engineering |
| Time: | 11:00 am EST |
| Open To: | Anyone |
| Priority: | No |
| School or Program: | College of Engineering |
| College Calendar: | Show |
The College of Engineering is excited to join the national First-Generation College Celebration in 2020. Similar to last year, we have planned a week of activities for you. We hope you find them inspiring!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
11:00 am-12:00 pm EST
Join Acting Dean Mark Lundstrom (a fellow First-Generation grad) for virtual coffee and conversation.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
6:00-7:00 pm EST
Listen as four amazing First-Generation alums share their stories and advice.
Lauren Bakalyar: BSIE, 2005, NASA
Patrick Brown: BSEEE, 2015, Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
Bob Page: BSABE, 2002, HNTB
Ashley Suarez: BSChE, 2011, Merck
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
3:00-4:00 pm EST
Dina Verdin (PhD ENE) will present her research findings about First-Generation students and how they create advantages in engineering using their accumulated knowledge.
ALL WEEK: NOVEMBER 8-13
Watch our website and social media for inspiring First-Generation Engineering alumni profiles!