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First-Generation College Student Panel

Posted by on Monday, September 11, 2017 in Archives, News.


First generation students are an integral part of our university community, contributing to the cultural and intellectual life of our high-achieving, undergraduate student body. The Family Weekend first-generation panel will help connect you and your family to resources that will help ensure a smooth and seamless transition to Vanderbilt. This panel will also feature Vanderbilt Administrators and a student leader who will share their stories and experiences as first-generation students.

Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Sarratt Cinema

Light Refreshments & Free T-shirts for the first 150 attendees

Panelists:  Mark Bandas, Dean of Students; Frank Dobson, Associate Dean, Social Justice and Identity; Dawn Turton, Senior Assistant Provost for Faculty and Strategic Affairs; Anarius Cathey, FirstVU President