November Newsletter

Being a first-generation college student means that neither student's parent graduated from a 4-year university. Being first-gen can be a challenge because the student often doesn't have parent(s) or others who have experience with what it takes to be successful in college. That is why MSU is dedicated to celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of our first-generation students. The week of November 7-11th, we will be partnering with TRIO Student Support Services in a number of celebrations and events including Snacks on the Mall, a First Generation Student Panel, and a First Generation Photography exhibition in the MSU Library as part of our efforts to honor and recognize our students who are blazing a new path for themselves in their pursuit of a college degree. We encourage all of our GEAR UP students, especially those who are first-generation, to join us in our celebrations! For more information about MSU's First Generation Student Recognition, visit www.montana.edu/firstgen

Movie Go Passes for GEAR UP students are now available in the GEAR UP office! Each pass is good for entry for one GEAR UP student and a friend to the Procrastinator Theater on campus for popcorn and a movie. Thank you to the Office of Student Engagement for providing the movie Go Passes.

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October 24-November 9

It's a Piece of Cake!

Jessica Kehler is a 2022 graduate of Hardin High School who is now attending MSU and studying nursing. While in high school Jessica was involved in student council, the ski club, and 4-H. She enjoyed college visits with GEAR UP and benefitted from the one-on one help she received from her high school GEAR UP Coordinator. Jessica was inspired to attend college because she sees it as an incredible opportunity to pursue her educational goals, find a career path, and make lifelong connections. While at MSU she has become involved in intramural volleyball and plans to become more involved in the campus ministry.