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Illinois College's First-Generation College Celebration
November 8

2021 First-Generation College Celebration

TRIO SSS at Illinois College will use the entire week to celebrate, using a theme for each day. They will be collaborating with multiple departments to celebrate with friends and family, to have a guest speaker, to decorate the campus and dorms, and celebrate in ways to foster a sense of pride regarding their first-gen status! 

For the latest updates on this celebration, follow the Illinois Center for Academic Excellence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to show your support!

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