Affinity Groups
Affinity Groups
First-Gen is an affinity group for UNA students who are the first in their family to attend a 4-year university. |
LGBTQ+ is an affinity group for UNA students who identify with LGBTQ+ communities. |
First-Gen | LGBTQ+ |
Vision Boards January 11| All Day 1st Floor Rice Hall (MWCSI) |
Vision Boards January 11| All Day 1st Floor Rice Hall (MWCSI) |
Self Advocacy Workshop February 6 | 1:30 pm Collier 22 |
Speed Friending February 13 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1st Floor Rice Hall (SCS) |
Paint a Mini Canvas March 15 | All Day 1st Floor Rice Hall (MWCSI) |
Paint a Mini Canvas March 15 | All Day 1st Floor Rice Hall (MWCSI) |
Bonfire April 25 | 6:30 pm Outdoor Adventure Center |
Spring Picnic April 25 | 5:30 pm Outdoor Adventure Center |
First-Gen | LGBTQ+ |
Meet & Greet August 23 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Outdoor Adventure Center |
Meet & Greet August 23 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Outdoor Adventure Center |
Speed Friending September 7 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Student Counseling Services |
Name Change Clinic September 13 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion |
Self-Advocacy Workshop October 4 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Communications 126 |
Coming Out Workshop October 10 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Communications 126 |
First-Gen Celebration November 8 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Collier Library Room 222 |
Popcorn & Patriarchy November 8 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Communications 126 |
What are affinity groups?
- foster inclusion through peer support and socialization.
- provide a sense of security, support, and acceptance.
- offer visibility for a minority group’s perspectives.
- create engagement through specialized communities.
We are honored to provide space bringing these important groups together on our campus.