First-generation college students are an important part of the Drake community—about 14% of our campus community are first-gen students. Drake defines this as a college student whose parents/legal guardians have not received a bachelor’s degree from a four-year university. The office of New Student Programs offers resources and programs to support first-generation students at Drake.

We will be celebrating National First Generation Student Day on Monday, Nov. 8. If you are a Drake student, staff, or faculty member that identifies as first generation, stop by the Olmsted Center breezeway between 12–4 p.m. on Nov. 8 for a special first-gen Bulldog button and treat! Griff will also be in attendance between 1–2 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!

— Marina Verlengia, New Student Programs