A&S "I Am First" Program

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Monday, 07 November, 2022 - 8:00 am to Friday, 11 November, 2022 - 5:00 pm

Bowman Hall

Annual "Red Carpet" Event

Thursday, November 10 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Bowman Hall, 1st floor by the cafe

Any first-generation Arts & Sciences student is welcome to come 'walk the red carpet' and take a picture with Flash. The first 100 students that attend will also receive a free I AM First t-shirt and Insomnia Cookie. The event will be hosted in Bowman Hall first floor across from the café.


"I AM FIRST PROUD" Photo Submission

Monday, November 7 (8:00am) - Friday, November 11 (5:00pm)

During this time, students are encouraged to take a photo demonstrating their school spirit and pride in being a first-generation student. To participate, post your picture to Instagram, follow and tag @kentstatecas, and use the hashtag #iamfirstgen. All participating students will be entered to win one of three $100 Bookstore scholarships!

Rules and guidelines:

  • You must be a first-generation student in the College of Arts & Sciences to participate.
  • Your Instagram account must be public in order for us to see your entry.
  • You must tag and follow @kentstatecas and use the hashtag #iamfirstgen to be entered in the book scholarship drawing.
  • Winners will be chosen at random.
  • University colors are encouraged but not required.
  • Students are welcome to use one of the backgrounds available here, but this is not required.
  • Photos illustrating profanity, inappropriate gestures/signs, alcohol use, or illegal substances will not be entered.
  • By submitting a photo, you grant Kent State the right to use the photo for future marketing purposes.
  • This photo submission event is not sponsored by or associated with Instagram.

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