SJU RISE

MEET YOUR 2026-2027 FYM OFFICE STAFF 📣😝

We are SO excited to introduce the amazing people who make our community feel like home. Filling the office with great energy and enthusiasm for mentoring 💗✨

Our staff is always here for you, from supporting students to working behind the scenes making our events possible. Swipe to get to know the team who makes room 213 so special❣️🌟

FIRST-GEN KICK-OFF ✅🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an incredible afternoon of connection, creativity, and community.

From meeting fellow first-gen students, staff, and faculty to creating gorgeous street signs showing how as individuals we are all UNIQUE. We loved celebrating the stories and experiences that make our First Gen community so special! 🪧🤝

Thank you for showing up and making it a memorable kickoff! We cannot wait for what is ahead 💫

✨ First Gen Spotlight: R.I.S.E. Scholar Aidyn Atherley ✨

Being the first comes with a lot of pressure and also a lot of pride. Today we celebrate Aidyn Atherley for never wavering from his path and for diving deep into his commitment to his family and himself. His journey is a testament to those who have poured into him and he hopes to do the same for other first gen scholars along the way. 💫

Keep shining, Aidyn! 💚

✨ Mentor Spotlight: R.I.S.E. Scholar Arianna Perez ✨

Celebrating Arianna Perez and the dedication, passion, and leadership she brings to the R.I.S.E. community! 🌟 Her journey is a reminder that with mentorship, determination, and a commitment to growth, we can continue to rise and inspire others along the way. 💫

Keep shining, Arianna! 💙
Leadership

Fall sessions have officially started, and our tutor’s roster is 100% full! 🌍✨

A huge thank you to every volunteer who stepped up to support and uplift our immigrant community this semester. Tutor applications are now officially closed—let’s get to work! 💙📖

🧠❤️ NAMI’S FIRST GBM!

Join us for our first General Board Meeting of the semester on Friday, September 18th! Come connect with fellow students, learn more about NAMI, and discover ways to become an advocate for mental health in our community.

🫶 Mental health advocacy & community
📍 Inclusivity Resource Center, Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
⏰ 3:25 PM

Whether you’re already passionate about mental health or just want to learn more, there’s a place for you at NAMI. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

The week is only just beginning but we have more in store. Join us this Thursday for our First Gen Kickoff! ✨

🗓️September 17th
⏰ 1:30-3:30 PM
📍DAC Foyer

Join us for our First Gen Kickoff during common hour on Thursday, September 17th. Not only will you be able to meet other first gen students, staff, and faculty but you’ll also be able to create your own street sign 💫