Winter 2016


First Generation: film screening and panel to follow

Tuesday, March 1, 2016 | MU Ballroom, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Dinner and childcare for children ages 4-18 provided with an RSVP by clicking here: RSVP request. Childcare will be provided in partnership with KidSpirit

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First Generation is an award-winning documentary narrated by Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood, First Generation tells the story of four high school students - an inner city athlete, a small town waitress, a Samoan warrior dancer, and the daughter of migrant field workers who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities by pursuing a college education.

This documentary was directed and produced by Adam and Jaye Fenderson and made possible in part by Lumina Foundation for Education and GOAL 2025 whose mission is to increase the percentage of Americans with high quality degrees and credentials to 60% by 2025.

The film was an official selection at film festivals across North America and had its world premiere at the Heartland Film Festival where it was nominated for a Crystal Heart Award. It won “Best Documentary” and “Best Soundtrack” at the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, and a “Special Jury Award for Social Impact” at the Napa Valley Film Festival.

Accommodations for disabilities or questions about this event may be directed to [email protected] or (541) 737-7298.

Sponsored by: Diversity & Cultural Engagement, the Division of Undergraduate Studies, the Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program, New Student Programs & Family Outreach, Educational Opportunities Program, College Assistance Migrant Program, Open Campus, TRiO Student Support Services, Academic Success Center, University Housing & Dining Services, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the College of Education.

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