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Duke Life : First Generation - Low Income Awareness Week 2023 Festivities

Jaqueline Villanueva Govea - Thursday, November 2, 2023
 Events 
Hi Blue Devils! Happy Friday! We hope you're all doing well and enjoying the start of fall. We're super excited to announce that next week we will be celebrating FGLI week with a range of events that include free merchandise, food, and lots of fun. You might be wondering, what exactly is FGLI, and how did it come about? Let us give you a brief rundown:

The First-Generation College Celebration has been held annually since 2017 to honor the passing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This act increased access to higher education for low-income and first-generation students. The celebration commemorates the significance of this act for these students and raises awareness of what it means to be FGLI (first-generation, low-income). FGLI awareness week will take place from November 6th to November 10th. During this week, we will be hosting several events. We encourage you to stop by and meet other students, and enjoy the events. You can register for the events in advance through Duke Groups. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at Dukelifeorg@gmail.com or reach out to us on Instagram @dukelifeorg. A description of each event is provided below:

11/6/23 : Tote Bag Screening

Do you enjoy free tote bags? Join us at BC Plaza from 5pm-6:30pm as we will be giving away free tote bags with an awesome design commemorating FGL1 awareness week. Don’t miss out from this event. We will also be handing out FREE Cookies from Insomnia and FREE BOOKS written by our Awareness Guest Speaker. These items are all on a first come basis, so make sure to come on time to be able to score some goodies. Members from exec will also be present at the event, so feel free to ask us any questions about events during the week or about our organization. We can’t wait to meet you. You may register in advance through Duke Groups.

11/9/23 : Paint Your Own Mug Event

Feeling artistic? Need a mug and want it to be one of a kind? Join us in this fun event where you will have the opportunity to paint your own unique mug. Hang with other members apart of the FGL1 community at Duke, make friends, and wind down from a week of studies. This will take place in the Duke Life Room (located in the 3rd floor of Perkins) from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Register in advance through Duke Groups. See you there!

11/7/23: Mixer & Snacks 

 

"You Belong Here" Mixer, Duke NPHC x Duke LIFE Event
One of the events for the day will be a mixer in collaboration with Duke NPHC. Join us in the relaxed, interactive mixer "You Belong Here" to affirm Black first-generation/low-income students belonging at Duke as well as recognize their invaluable contributions to the Duke community! The event will take place at the Mary Lou from 6 pm-7:30 pm. Free Guasaca will be provided, and it’ll be a great opportunity to meet other students. Register in advance through Duke Groups. See you there!

Study Break Snacking at Perkins
Another event that will take place will be Study Break Snacking. Do you get hungry when studying? All day Tuesday 11/7, we will have snacks & drinks available for FREE to all Duke-lifers in the Duke Life Room, located in the 3rd floor of Perkins. Make sure to stop by and recharge from the studying. While supplies last.

11/8/23: Book Talk With Alejandra Campoverdi

Alejandra Campoverdi is a women's health advocate, author, founder, producer, and former White House aide. She produced and starred in the documentary "Inheritance" and founded the LATINOS & BRCA initiative. Alejandra holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard and serves on several Boards. Join us, as she shares about her experience being FGL1. FREE BOOKS from her recent release, “First Gen” will be distributed throughout the week and moments before the event. We hope to see you there. Taking place at the Landing from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
 

11/8/23: BC Plaza Tabling

Want to learn more about what Duke LIFE is about or what FGL1 awareness week is? Stop by our table in BC Plaza from 11am-1pm. Speak with members from Exec to gain more information on our org and help us spread the word and importance on what it means to be a FGL1 student.We will also be handing out FREE CHURROS from Cocoa & Cinnamon, FREE DUKE L1FE Merch, and FREE BOOKS written by our Awareness Guest Speaker so don’t miss out. These items are all on a first come basis, so make sure to come on time to be able to score some goodies. We can’t wait to meet you. You may register in advance through Duke Groups.

11/8/23: Awareness Dinner

After the book talk with Alejandra Campoverdi, we would like to invite all students to attend a dinner where they can meet other Duke faculty members. This is a great opportunity to ask them about their experiences at Duke and network with other individuals. The event will feature free and delicious food and a fun atmosphere. Although registration for the food has closed, you are still welcome to attend the event and connect with others. The dinner will take place from 6:30-8pm at the Landing located inside the Bryan Center.