Anderson Freeman Resource Center

The Anderson Freeman Resource Center (AFC) is the heart of a community of care and support for students from historically underrepresented groups. We proudly serve and support:

• Students of Color
• First-Generation College Students
• Students from Low-Income Backgrounds
• Students from any other group who have been historically underrepresented or marginalized in United States higher education

This is an event reserved for students served and supported by the AFC. 

Join us for one of our Dia De Los Muertos 2024 events, the annual Ofrenda Building Workshop hosted by Professor Olga Sanchez Saltveit. This session features a step-by-step lesson on building an ofrenda to honor loved ones who have passed, as well as cultural contexts regarding the use of the altar and the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. The ofrenda will remain for the community until November 3rd, so please feel free to bring pictures of your loved ones to place on the ofrenda! Light refreshments will be served.

Join us in a peer-led Circle to discuss how your First-Gen Identities may interact with your experience of campus. It is an excellent opportunity to build community and spark a deeper connection.

Come participate in a dialogue exploring your and your peers First Gen experience. 

We will be participating in a creative non-fiction letter-writing workshop that we will be following up with media exploring the First Gen experience. 

Come join us for a wonderful night of meeting student orgs, building community, and getting some grub ;)

Come with us for an afternoon on beautiful Lake Dunmore where you can choose to canoe or kayak! Enjoy the warm temps and the changing of the leaves over the Midd fall break weekend. No paddling experience necessary! All are welcome, if you are interested meet us at Carr Hall!

join us at the AFC to decompress, grab some goodies, and learn about resources for BIPOC mental health <3

National first-generation day is a call to celebrate students, faculty and staff who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree in the United States. November 8 was identified as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

We invite First Gen faculty, staff, and students to come join us Friday for a community meal!

Grab a hot drink and get creative with the AFC Chalkboard! Help us design the First Gen Week Board! Great chance to meet other First Gen students!

Come by right next to MiddX to grab pins and treats. Learn about this week’s events!