EmPower Hour Book Talk | "Smart Girl:" The Power of First-Gen Stories with La’Tonya Rease Miles, M.A. ’99, Ph.D. ’04
Date and Time
- Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:30 p.m. PDT
Location
- Hybrid - Zoom or at James West Alumni Center - UCLA
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325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 United States - + Google Map
Cost
- Free
- **Check-in and and food begin at 6 pm. The event begins at 6:30 pm
*Check-in and and food begin at 6 pm. The event begins at 6:30 pm*
Zoom Registration link - join us virtually!
How do our stories shape our success? Alumni Diversity Programs & Initiatives is proud to present an EmPower Hour Book Talk event with Dr. La' Tonya "LT" Rease Miles, a first-generation college graduate, higher education thought leader, and author of Smart Girl. More than a memoir, Smart Girl is a “love letter to the first-gen experience”, exploring identity, resilience, and the power of storytelling in shaping educational and professional journeys.
Dr. Miles will share insights from her own path, discuss the nuances of the first-gen experience, and highlight ways we can better support first-gen students and alumni. This event is for educators, students, and allies who want to foster inclusive learning environments and understand the multiple pathways to college success.
Learn more about Dr. Rease Miles and her journey in this UCLA Newsroom article.
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