FLI Network Columbia University

In response to the lack of institutional opportunities to highlight FLI student artists at Columbia University, this year's GEN WEEK 2021 virtual exhibit, presented in partnership with The Columbia Review, Ratrock Magazine and FLI (First-Generation and/or Low-Income) Network, features works from FLI-identifying students Brianna Brown and Mamadou. (Mamadou Yattassaye). Explore the virtual gallery (most compatible on a laptop)! https://www.artsteps.com//604137d32b777e0355878297/1280/720

The FLI Network 2021-2022 Eboard Application is open now!! https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdRdkorLa9YYZQEzu/viewform Please apply and join our wonderful community! Feel free to apply for the position that best suits your interests and skillsets. Please use this space as a place to reflect on your experiences with FLI Network over the past year and why you would like to take on your positions of interest. Please fill out the form in bio out by Saturday, March 27th at 11:59p...m PST for consideration (or email us if you need more time due to an extenuating circumstance), and be *PREPARED TO COME TO OUR MEETING ON 03/28 AT 3:30PM EST AND GIVE A 2 MINUTE SPEECH ON WHY YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OUR ELECTIONS* We hope to hear from you and work with you all soon!

Join us today for a talking circle as we discuss the effects of NGOs, like Circle of Women, on GLI students, and what an increase means for economic success and the FLI community. https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us//tJEkd-GtrT0tHtG4WZHmVe

See you all at 7! https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/99813296762 . https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessing-academia-breaking-do

Tonight is the Opening Ceremony! Join FLI Network in a night of celebration and recognition of the first-generation and/or low income identity at Columbia! This year, our goal is to bring the community together across all levels of undergraduate life. We will feature stories from FLI alumni, including a speech from our keynote speaker, former FLI Network President and current Columbia Admissions Officer, Ian McLean. We will also host a number of activities, including a Columbia Kahoot with the chance to win prizes from the Columbia bookstore! Remember to wear your Gen Day shirts.

Deadline in 3 days!! Submit your information and feel free to contact us with any questions.

FLI-NET Coat Drive 2020 https://forms.gle/3ecHtuXU2N8Up6ku7 Hello FLI Network Family! As the temperature begins to drop we are gearing up for our annual coat drive. Every year we gather and distribute winter coats for students who would face a significant financial burden trying to buy it themselves. We are happy to help out our fellow students, but we cannot guarantee we will have a coat for everyone, so please only fill out this form if this is something you need. Please no...te that we are indeed a student organization and have limited funds to accommodate all requests. We will try our best to work with every student who fills out our form, but with our budget constraints, it may be difficult to fulfill all requests. Please be advised that filling out this form does not guarantee you a coat. We apologize for any inconveniences and also recommend that you reach out to us at [email protected] so we can help you look for alternative sources of funding. Deadline to submit: November 05, 2020 Gendered sizes are included to find a better fit for you. You do not need to identify as that specific gender to ask for that size coat PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COAT DRIVE IS ONLY OPEN TO FLI UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (from all four schools). See more

Thank you all for such an amazing turn out! Make sure to follow our instagram if you don't already.

C U tonight at 6:30!! https://meet.google.com/dwc-kbop-ufm

Welcome our new Treasurer!! "I am a sophomore from Florida in SEAS studying Applied Math; I am also studying Italian, French, and Korean, and plan on minoring in Linguistics. Outside of class, I enjoy cycling around the city, cooking, exploring museums, and photography." Zach Geddes

We're so excited for this year with our Secretary Ashley!! "Hey everyone! My name is Ashley, and I am a Junior in CC majoring in Biochemistry from Miami, Florida. FLI-Network was the first place on campus that made me feel comfortable during my transition to Columbia, and I hope to make others feel the same! Outside of FLI-Net, I am involved in undergraduate research, Matriculate, SEBS, and intramural volleyball."

Welcome our new Advocacy Initiatives Liaison, Hanna! "I am a third year studying Creative Writing and Education Studies from southern California. I am an editor and Events Chair on Columbia Review, a writer for Ratrock Arts Magazine, and host of the WBAR show DJ Doomsday airing every Wednesday at midnight EST. I am interested in anti-fashion, multilingualism, genre-defying writing, and supporting fellow first-generation, low income BC/CU undergraduate students through advocacy projects along the 2020-2021 school year."

Everyone say hi to our Events and Mentoring Chair, Lisbel!! "I am a pre-med student studying neuroscience and behavior as well as ethnicity and race studies. In my free time, I love trying new ice cream shops throughout the city with friends. I love fashion, especially street wear; I'm basically the happiest person when my outfit is fire!" Lisbel Guzman

Welcome our First Year Rep Marie Fadeyeva "I am a first-year at Columbia College hoping to major in Biochemistry. I enjoy taking long walks, eating my weight in berries, and exploring bookstores and libraries!"

Our new GS 1st year rep!! "I am a first year GS student planning to major in Financial Economics. I am a first-generation Vietnamese American. I have traveled and lived all over the country and several continents, but New York has always held a special place in my hear. I am so excited to be back int he city (soon, hopefully) with my dog Daisy and be a part of the FLI Network my first year at Columbia.

We want to welcome our new Academic Affairs Rep! "I am a seior in GS, majoring in Pyschology. I am excited to contribute to the FLI community this year!"

I am a Senior at GS majoring in Sociology with a concentration in Latinx Studies. My identities as a Queer First-Generation Mexican-American are extremely important to me and from the basis of my study and work. I have served as a Delegate for 1vyG Conference at Princeton and Stanford FLICON and was ambassador for 1vyG Conference at Cornell. As the GS representative I am excited to connect with you all create change in our community.

GS Poli Sci major, 22 "Hi! My name is Andrew, and I am a marketing director of a real estate firm and I consult non profits. I also love cats and dinosaurs"