F1rst Gen Shockers Events

Spring 2023 

March 31-April 1 | Ad Astra Conference 2023 for F1rst-Gen College Students, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS | More information to come.  

April 29th  | Spring F1rst-Gen Cord Ceremony & Celebration for Graduates, Woolsey Hall | Details coming soon.
Spring grads watch your deadlines for the application for a degree, those first gen applying for a bachelors degree and grad degrees are those that will be invited to the ceremony.   This event is hosted by our First-Gen Student Organization (FGSO). 

Fall 2023 

November 2023 | F1rst-Gen Art Showcase, Cadman Art Gallery | Application information to come.  This event is hosted by our First-Gen Coordinating Council and led by Marco Hernandez, Fine Arts, ADCI Assistant Teaching Professor.

• Friday, Nov 3^rd – 4^th exhibit set-up 
• Monday, Nov 6, 4:00 PM, Red Ribbon / Opening Day
• Thursday, Nov 9, 3:30 PM, Reception opens
• Friday, Dec 1^st, Closing day