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Wellesley College's First-Generation College Celebration
November 8

2023 First-Generation College Celebration

From November 5-10, Wellesley College will host a series of giveaways, activities, and events in honor of its first-gen community of students, faculty and staff!

2022 First-Generation College Celebration

Wellesley College has a weeklong 2022 First-Gen College Celebration planned from Nov. 7-11 that will include a variety of activities, events and giveaways.

2018 First-Generation College Celebration

This year, Wellesley College plans to launch the new Wellesley First website. Two academic departments, STEM and the Philosophy department, have agreed to host a reception on behalf of first-generation students. Additionally, there will be several other campus partners offering celebratory events on this day.

For the latest updates on this celebration, follow Wellesley College on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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