FGLIF - First-Generation Low Income Federation

Huge thanks to our incredible panelists and everyone who joined us for such a thoughtful, helpful conversation at #AIASCS2026!

We’re also so grateful to the Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG) for co-organizing a lovely happy-hour social, and to everyone who stopped by to say hi and connect!

Hello San Francisco! We are so excited for our full slate of events at #AIASCS2026!

We are kicking off tonight with a happy hour with SAIG at 7:30pm at the Hilton. Limited drink tickets are available! Join us to connect with others in a supportive and relaxed environment! 🍸😎

Reminder: Join our hybrid workshop Navigating Contingent Positions & the Faculty Pipeline, Jan 9 @ 11am PST.

We’ll unpack contingent positions and the challenges of early-career academic work.

You can pre-submit questions for the panelists here: forms.gle/ci5osfsnjmHS...

#AIASCS #AncientBlueSky

FGLIF Events at AIA/SCS 2026 AIA/SCS 2026 is right around the corner, and we’re excited to share what FGLIF has planned for San Francisco this January. Whether you’re early in your career, attending your first major conference…

Wondering where else to find us at #AIASCS2026? We have a post for that!

fglif.org/2025/11/30/f...

Can't wait to see you there!

Reminder: Join our hybrid workshop Navigating Contingent Positions & the Faculty Pipeline, Jan 9 @ 11am PST.

We’ll unpack contingent positions and the challenges of early-career academic work.

You can pre-submit questions for the panelists here: forms.gle/ci5osfsnjmHS...

#AIASCS #AncientBlueSky

#AIASCS2026 is coming up!

Looking for community or a place to land? FGLIF has got you covered!

• Social with Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG): Jan 8, 7:30 pm
• Hybrid panel on contingent work: Jan 9, 11 am
• Business meeting: Jan 9, 1 pm

All are welcome!

Pop-Up Event: Conferencing 101 — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC) Are you going to a conference soon and want a refresher on best practices? Do you have questions or want to demystify the conference experience? If so, the WCC Mentorship Team invites you to a pop-up ...

Just in time for the AIA/SCS, please join the WCC Mentorship Community for Conferencing 101!

The WCC Mentorship Team invites you to a pop-up session to address your concerns and questions about how to get the most out of attending academic conferences.

www.wccclassics.org/events/pop-u...

Are you planning to attend or tune into our #AIASCS2026 panel on January 9th? We're collecting questions for our panelists in advance! If you've got a question, submit at our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Are you planning to attend or tune into our #AIASCS2026 panel on January 9th? We're collecting questions for our panelists in advance! If you've got a question, submit at our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

FirstGen Program Scholarship is a powerful tool for changing how people think, plan, and govern. By giving voice to bright minds and bold ideas, we seek to foster understanding and drive progressive change.

We have also arranged an info session on the FirstGen Program offered by the University of California Press. If you're looking to get your first monograph out, this is the event for you!

Friday, January 9 @ 4:30pm at UC Press Exhibitor Booth

www.ucpress.edu/resources/bo...

#AIASCS2026 is coming up!

Looking for community or a place to land? FGLIF has got you covered!

• Social with Student Affairs Interest Group (SAIG): Jan 8, 7:30 pm
• Hybrid panel on contingent work: Jan 9, 11 am
• Business meeting: Jan 9, 1 pm

All are welcome!

We are so grateful to our panelists - Christine Davidson, Johanna Kaiser, and Kaitlin Smith - for their valuable time and insight!

For those who couldn't make it - we compiled a resource list for anyone in our fields who are navigating their first conference experiences.

fglif.org/2025/11/10/c...

It's not too late to register! See you shortly at our panel!

Demystifying Academic Conferences (October 23rd, 2025) Academic conferences can feel mysterious, overwhelming, or even intimidating, especially if you’re navigating them for the first time. What counts as a panel? How do you decide whether to give a pa…

The @fglif.bsky.social "Demystifying Academic Conferences" virtual panel is tomorrow! I'll be talking with folks and my fellow panelists about my experiences navigating conferences as a first-gen, low-income student. Would love to see you there!

Are you planning to join us tomorrow? Don't forget to register!

bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Reminder! We're hosting a panel on making the most of academic conferences, especially if it's your first time! Coming up on October 23rd.

We love making friends and we usually invite our new friends to have a little party with some free drinks and food - we hope if you manage to make it to #AIASCS you'll join us!

Reminder! We're hosting a panel on making the most of academic conferences, especially if it's your first time! Coming up on October 23rd.

Useful event coming up this week! Check it out and register at the link.

Full series of events: proctor.gse.rutgers.edu/AUPresses

Pop-up Event: Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC) Pop-up Event: Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It Many of us are more familiar with impostor syndrome than we would like to be! Dr. Suzanne Lye will discuss the realities of impostor syndrome the...

THIS TUESDAY, we're holding a Pop-up Event on Impostor Syndrome and How to Handle It with Suzanne Lye!

October 7, 2025 - 1:30pm ET over Zoom

Register today for this important event!
www.wccclassics.org/events/pop-u...

First time heading to a conference?

Feeling overwhelmed by panels and packed schedules?

Curious about how to network, find support, and make the most of it?

Join FGLIF on Oct 23 at 3:30 PM ET for a supportive panel that takes the mystery (and stress) out of academic conferences!

#AncientBlueSky

Register now and pre-submit questions to our panelists at bucknell.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#AncientBlueSky

Demystifying Academic Conferences (October 23rd, 2025) Academic conferences can feel mysterious, overwhelming, or even intimidating, especially if you’re navigating them for the first time. What counts as a panel? How do you decide whether to give a pa…

Full event details and panelist bios are up on our website!

fglif.org/2025/09/30/d...

Learn more about Christine Davidson (Trent), Johanna Kaiser (UPenn & Howard), and Kaitlin Smith (UNC–Chapel Hill), and what they’ll be sharing.

#AncientBlueSKy

First time heading to a conference?

Feeling overwhelmed by panels and packed schedules?

Curious about how to network, find support, and make the most of it?

Join FGLIF on Oct 23 at 3:30 PM ET for a supportive panel that takes the mystery (and stress) out of academic conferences!

#AncientBlueSky

Applying to Postdocs — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC) Applying for postdocs (postdoctoral fellowships) and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications...

Applying for postdocs and confused about what they are? Not sure how to craft a strong postdoc proposal or how a postdoc application differs from other sorts of applications?

Join us for this panel -- all are welcome!

September 15
2:30-3:30pm ET

Register now!
www.wccclassics.org/events/apply...

Advising Students Aiming for Grad School — THE WOMEN'S CLASSICAL CAUCUS (WCC) Advising Students Aiming for Grad School Applying to grad school is a stressful thing for students to do—now more than ever. The WCC is bringing together three representatives from schools with diffe...

Applying to grad school is a stressful thing for students to do—now more than ever. The WCC is bringing together three representatives from schools with different types of graduate programs to help guide faculty on how to best advise students.

www.wccclassics.org/events/advis...

We know that honest, supportive advice will support FGLI folks navigate these spaces with more confidence and reduce some barriers to participation.

If you are interested email us at fglifederation@gmail.com!

Hey #AncientBlueSky!

We are planning a webinar this fall on the theme of attending academic conferences.

We are looking for volunteers for the panel! We would love to hear from anyone who can speak to navigating logistics, finances, or finding community at conferences.

The Committee On Gender and Sexuality In the Profession, is hosting an open house on August 27 from 7 to 8 pm CST (Central Standard Time) to boost awareness of mentoring opportunities in Classical Studies/ancient world studies!

More info and link here: fglif.org/2025/08/05/c...

#AncientBlueSky

WCC Pedagogy Series: Why Are You Taking This Class? Student-Centered Strategies for First-Year Language Instruction A Women's Classical Caucus pedagogy workshop Register now! https://www.wccclassics.org/events In our current educational and technological environment, teaching language classes is hard. Join Dr. Ellen Lee and Dr. Amy Pistone to explore strategies for meeting our students where they are and helping them develop as self-motivated learners. Tuesday, August 12, 2025 1pm ET (on Zoom)

The WCC invites you to the workshop, Why Are You Taking This Class? Student-Centered Strategies for First-Year Language Instruction, facilitated by @ellenleephd.bsky.social and @apistone.bsky.social

Register now! www.wccclassics.org/events/wcc-p...