The First-Generation Initiatives Program, housed within the Classroom to Career Hub, serves as an academic, career, community building, and holistic support resource hub for current First-Generation students as they navigate campus. The need for First-Generation Initiatives is essential as MSU Denver’s student population is comprised of 59.7% First-Generation students!
The First-Generation Initiatives Program goals are to increase the retention and graduation rates of First-Generation students. We achieve this by building community, serving as advocates, providing education on the First-Generation experience, influencing university policies, practices to be more inclusive of the First-Generation identity, and developing meaningful programs and university initiatives that support First-Generation students.
We ask that you be an influential part of this mission by donating to the First-Generation Initiatives Program during MSU Denver Day of Giving. By choosing to donate to our cause, you are helping First-Generation students gain access to additional workshops and training such as our Imposter Syndrome workshop, Self-Advocacy training, and our student panel to engage in discussions around the First-Generation experience. These specific workshops allow for students to find belonging, identify the strengths of being First-Generation, and gain valuable skills in overcoming the unique obstacles of being a First-Generation college student. Your donation will also contribute to our scholarship fund that helps First-Generation students with tuition, books, and living expenses in the Fall and Spring semester. These scholarships are awarded during our many events that we hold throughout the year.
And lastly, your generous donation will contribute to our bi-annual First-Generation graduation ceremony that marks the major milestone of being the first person in our students’ families to complete a four-year degree. We hold a ceremony at the end of the Fall semester and Spring semester to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to celebrate this huge achievement with family and loved ones.
Thank you for investing in our First-Generation college students!
Thank you to all of the generous members of our Roadrunner family who took up the torch and lit the flame of giving to make MSU Denver Day of Giving a success!
Your support will provide Roadrunners with access to top-tier academic and athletic experiences, scholarships, state-of-the-art learning facilities, meaningful wraparound services and campus programs that prepare them for success before and after graduation.
We couldn’t have done it without YOU!
380 days ago by Lynne WinterWe’re halfway through MSU Denver Day of Giving, and we are thrilled to announce a matching gift opportunity, thanks to the generosity of the MSU Denver Alumni Association Board of Directors!
Every gift made to any fund or featured project will be matched up to $10,000, DOUBLING THE IMPACT of your gift!
So far, more than 974 donors have helped raise over $136,000 to make a difference in the lives of MSU Denver students! With your support, we can go for the gold and reach our goal of 1,400 donors, ensuring our students have a spot atop the winners' podium!
381 days ago by Lynne WinterToday is MSU Denver Day of Giving, and we are off to an amazing start!
Be sure to check out some of the matching gift opportunities, like the ROTC & Veteran/Military Student Fund or the Presidential Internship in Public Service Fund.
It’s time to take up the torch and light the flame of giving to ensure Roadrunners have access to the resources they need to stand atop the winner’s podium and achieve their dream of earning a degree!
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