Alumni & Students Family Weekend Picnic 2024

1stGenYale alumni organized a heartwarming picnic to support first-generation low-income students during the Yale Family Weekend in September 2024. For students whose families could not attend, alumni from all Yale schools served as their extended family and as a welcoming, supportive community. Students had the opportunity to connect with alumni, learn about navigating Yale, and receive guidance on career paths.

1stGenYale is grateful to our co-sponsor Burgwell Howard, senior associate dean in Yale College & associate VP of student engagement, and to student ambassadors from the FGLI Community Initiative for the arrangements and delicious New Haven pizza! We extend a special thank you to Karin Gosselink, assistant dean at the Office of Educational Opportunity, who spoke with new students and family members, making them feel at ease and comfortable in calling Yale their new home.

1stGenYale board members Annie Freedman (second from left) and Grace Kim (at right) with students

Dean Karin Gosselink of Yale (at left) talks with students and family members

1stGenYale president Lise Chapman (center) with students