A faculty member, an alumna and a student from the communication department will participate in a first-generation informational panel on April 28.

Panelists to share their experiences as first-generation students

The discussion is designed to help first-generation freshmen and sophomore college students have productive conversations with family and friends when they return home for the summer.

The panelists are also first-generation college students or graduates. They include:

• Dr. Kelly Wood – Professor of communication and provost fellow for student success
• Trysta Herzog – Alumna, MA in communication and strategic communications specialist for the College of Arts and Letters
• Desmond Warren – Senior public relations major

First-generation student group organized event

The event is hosted by the newly formed student organization, MSU: I’m First, a group dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed.

For more information about the group or to join, visit their website.

Want to attend?

Panel: Home for the Summer: Communicating Effectively with Family & Friends
When: April 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Where: Karls Hall Room 101
Host: MSU: I’m First
Admission: Free and open to the public