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First-Generation+ Resource Center

Phone 414-229-7234
Email uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu
Website /firstgen/
The First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) is located in Union EG39. This office is a student fee funded entity and is primarily dedicated to working with and promoting diversity, equity, and social justice on campus.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • Beyond Borders Brunch and Screen Printing event banner

    Beyond Borders Brunch

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us to celebrate immigrant journeys over brunch! Connect with students, staff, and faculty while having some yummy breakfast treats. Participants will also be able to screen print their own 51ΑΤΖζ tote bag in celebration of immigrant journeys. Limited supplies, …

  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"

    Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. β€œLet’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for 51ΑΤΖζ students …

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – Reach Out Verification Form

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their Reach Out Verification Form by Friday, April 24th 2026. Pro Tip: the Center for Student Experience & Talent has information about community engagement opportunities on campus! Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions!

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – E-Portfolio

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their E-Portfolio Presentation to Canvas by Friday, April 24th 2026. Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions.

  • Photo of a crafts table. The cutting mat fills about half the table and assorted crafts tools like scissors, rulers, spools of twine and cloth are littered about the desk. The desk is untidy.

    Calm & Crafty

    51ΑΤΖζ Student Union (UN) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day.

  • Banner featuring purple swirls as the background. A cartoon hand with its index finger pointing upwards, it has a speech bubble that says "I'm First". Underneath the hand reads "51ΑΤΖζ First Gen"

    First-Gen Art Competition Celebration

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    And the winner is... Come celebrate our first-gen community as we announce the winners from our first-gen art competition! Multiple winners will be chosen, and a gallery of art will be on view.

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • Four women in silk pajamas blowing gold confetti toward the camera in a brightly lit room.

    Self-Care Celebration

    Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    End your year with a celebration of self-care! Join us to finish off the semester and participate in: journal decorating, write a letter to your future self, lawn games, arts and crafts, and so much more!

  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"

    Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. β€œLet’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for 51ΑΤΖζ students …

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East 51ΑΤΖζ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …