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Worcester Polytechnic Institute's First-Generation College Celebration
November 8

2020 First-generation College Celebration

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) will be holding events during this COVID time to meet the guidelines and expectations while celebrating our first-generation college students. All residence halls on campus will have a dedicated bulletin board with information on first-generation college students and celebrating our students. The Office of Multicultural Affairs will be holding a drop-by table event with giveaways, a photo opportunity, and celebration stickers.

2019 First-generation College Celebration

Worcester Polytechnic Institute hosted a full-day event last year with giveaways, a photo booth, and general information. Marketing and communications showcased the event on social media for the university.

For the latest updates on this celebration, follow @wpi on Twitter and Facebook and use #WPIFirstGen to show your support!

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