"The Foundation Generation Project" was asked by the Office of New Student Programs, the College Transitions Council and the student WOW Leaders, to participate in Weekend of Welcome August 24-27, 2006.
On Friday, August 25, 2006 the First Generation College Student Celebration was held at the Delphine Intercultural Center. Incoming freshman students learned about first generation student experiences at Saint Mary’s and celebrated their accomplishments with supportive faculty, staff and students.
Leaders of the panel discussion were (photo left to right):
Sarah Vital, Library Collections Services Assistant
Rebecca Carroll, Faculty, Business Administration
Ester Lopez, Associate Director of Admissions
Angelica Garcia, High Potential Director, Academic Advising & Achievement
Other participants included: Russell Tiberii and Ivan Pagan of Academic Advising & Achievement, Lisa McRipley, Director of the Delphine Intercultural Center, staff from the Counseling Center and Career Center, as well as Professors Phylis Martinelli and Dana Herrera.
Thank you to all who participated!
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