Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives

Nominate an Outstanding First-Gen Student!


We will be recognizing outstanding first-generation students for their accomplishments at the

FIRST GEN COLLEGE CELEBRATION STUDENT AWARDS LUNCHEON

Friday, November 8, 2024

Nominate a First Gen student and help us support excellence and first gen student success!

NASPA First Gen Celebration

ALL NOMINEES MUST:

  • Be a first-generation student - neither parent or guardian completed a 4 year degree from a college or university in the United States

  • Be currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time Lamar University student (graduate or undergraduate)

  • Have good academic and judicial standing with Lamar University

  • Demonstrate the characteristics described in each award category

  • Attend the First Gen Celebration Student Awards Luncheon on Friday November 8th, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Location: Reaud Executive Suite

 

Students can be nominated in one or more of the following awards categories:

LEADERSHIP

  • Inspires others to work collaboratively and creatively

  • Demonstrates initiative

  • Empowers others

  • Actively involved in the campus community (e.g., student organization, holds an elected position in a group or organization, serves as a mentor, etc.)

SERVICE

  • Active participation and attendance on committees, satisfactory presentation and/or completion of service activities on and off campus

  • Improvement or enhancement to group arising as a result of service activity

  • Obtained number of service contributions and hours consumed in service activities

COMMUNITY

  • Serves as a role model for compassion and service

  • Strives to make the world a better place

  • Has a passion for helping others in his/her community

RESEARCH

  • Completed research or a systematic study directed toward the greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena with observable facts

  • Research topic is relevant and feasible

GLOBAL IMPACT

  • Makes contributions towards enhancing Lamar University’s global engagement through research, education, and service

  • Fosters a welcoming environment that is conducive to a comprehensive campus

  • Makes an impact on the lives of their peers, campus community, and society