Dear COEHD, As you may know, UTSA is hosting a week-long series of events (April 2-7 http://provost.utsa.edu/first-gen/ ) to promote and deepen our knowledge of first-gen students. UTSA's current undergraduate population is comprised of 46% first-gen* college students (*neither parent/guardian has completed a 4-year degree). On Friday, April 6, in the Denman Room (Student Union 2.01.28), there will be a free, one-day institute for UTSA faculty and staff, focused on our first-gen student population to dialogue and deepen our understanding of both the strengths and challenges first-gens face. Please register here for the FREE faculty & staff first-gen institute. Limited seating available. Breakfast and lunch provided: http://faculty.utsa.edu/events/first-gen-fest-first-gen-institute/ Friday, April 6, Denman Room: * 9:00 | Welcome Breakfast * 9:30-10:15 | Demographic Portrait of UTSA First-Gen Students - Dr. Patricia Sánchez, Professor of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies & Department Chair, UTSA * 10:30-11:45/noon | Keynote Address - Dr. David Laude, Professor of Chemistry & Executive Vice President & Provost, University of Texas at Austin * 11:45-1:15 | Lunch & Listen - UTSA First-Gen Student Panel * 1:30-2:30 | Closing Address - Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles, Director of First Year Experience at UCLA. * 2:30-3:00 | Reflection and Call to Action And if you would like more info on our keynote speaker, please see this article about Dr. David Laude's work: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/magazine/who-gets-to-graduate.html Thank you!