NOVEMBER 3-7, 2025

Hawk Link Tailgate at the KU vs. OSU Football Game

On the Hill at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium 

 Join First-Gen students and supporters and kick off First-Gen week with Hawk Link! Free food will arrive between noon and 1pm and will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

First-Gen Shirt Giveaway

Kansas Union, Fourth Floor Lobby

Stop by our table in the Union lobby to get your First-Gen Shirt designed by KU Students.

I am First Too Poster Unveiling

Kansas Union Ballroom

Sponsored by KU's TRiO office, join us for the unveiling of this year's "I am First Too" poster recognizing our First-Gen Faculty and Staff.

Mocktails and Mingle: First-Gen

Jayhawk Welcome Center

Learn to network and get a chance to meet other First-Gen students, professionals, and supporters brought to you by the University Career Center and the KU Alumni Association.

KU Law School Tour

Green Hall

Get a chance to visit the KU Law School and meet with Admissions Staff to help prepare you to apply to KU Law School. RSVP required, limited to first 25 students to sign up. RSVP Here! 

Law School Q&A with Pre-Law Advisor Jake Brillhart

Hawk Link Lobby, Summerfield Hall

Weren't able to make the KU Law School tour in the morning or interested in Law Schools outside of KU? Visit our information session with Pre-Law advising to ask questions and get some free snacks and Hawk Link merch. 

Fundraiser for KU's FIRST Student Organization

Topper's Pizza, 1100 Mississippi St

Visit Topper's Pizza to help fundraise for FIRST, KU's First-Generation College Student organization. 

Family Feud with Student Union Activities

Kansas Union Ballroom

Get ready to bring the energy and think like the crowd at SUA’s Family Feud Game Night, where fast answers and team spirit take center stage! Compete in teams to guess the top responses to hilarious and relatable survey questions, it's classic Feud fun with a Jayhawk twist!

KU Medical Center Visit and Information Session 

KU Medical Center, Free Bus Departing Lawrence Campus at 7:45am

Join Hawk Link as we take a trip to KU Medical Center to learn about admissions, support for First-Gen students, and how to gain shadowing experience. Lunch to be provided.

We have currently reached capacity for this event. Please sign up for the waitlist if interested HERE 

School of Engineering First-Generation Lunch

Learned Hall 1119

Through the rest of the 2025-2026 Academic Year

To continue our celebration of First-Gen Students, various events will be hosted throughout the rest of the academic year. See below for more information.

First-Gen Friendsgiving

Sabatini MRC Classroom

Join the Student Engagement Center for Friendsgiving and help build your campus community!

Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction

Kansas Union Ballroom

Emailed invitations have been sent to qualifying students to join Tri-Alpha. If you believe you qualify and did not receive an email, please contact HawkLink@ku.edu.