Time
Monday, Nov. 02, 2026
12 - 1 p.m. PST
Location
L 102, Event Hall
Who's Invited
Campus Community and Alumni
graduates

Join us as we kick off First-Generation Celebration Week with an inspiring panel conversation featuring first-gen alumni, faculty, business owners, and administrators. Together, we will celebrate what it means to be first-generation by sharing personal stories, challenges, successes, and the powerful strengths that first-gen individuals bring to the community.

Featured Guest Speakers: 

Dr. Christian Santana, Physical Therapist 
Ms. Shanin Soomalan, Lecturer, College of Business and Owner, Vito's Restaurant 
Ms. Julie Ray, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist