The UCR Library invites first-generation students to submit their creative work and stories for an opportunity to be showcased in the Tomás Rivera Library.
R’ Voices in the Library will include:
A Traditional Exhibition: First-Gen students are welcome to submit creative works in a wide variety of mediums including things like drawings, photography, or poetry to name a few!
A Stories Poster Exhibition: First-Gen students can share a short written story and a meaningful image.
Both components will be displayed together as part of the physical exhibition at Rivera Library from November 1–28, 2025.
The submission deadline for both is October 20, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
R'Voices Exhibition | R'Voices Stories
Please note these are two different submission forms
R'Voices in the Library Exhibition
Submit drawings, photography, writing, poetry, and more! Please feel free to contact carrie.cruce@ucr.edu with any questions!
Key Details:
- Where to Submit: R'Voices in the Library Exhibition Submission Form
- The submission deadline is October 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibit Dates: November 1–28, 2025
- Location: Rivera Library, First Floor
Submission Guidelines:
- All submissions must follow the UCR Principles of Community.
- All submissions are due by October 20th, 2024 at 5 p.m.
- If accepted, you may opt in or opt out of the digital exhibition component.
- Accepted submissions may be photographed as part of the exhibition and these images may be shared on UCR Libraries social media platforms for promotional purposes related to the exhibition or for future initiatives.
R'Voices in the Library Exhibition Stories
Stories and images will be combined, printed, and displayed in poster format as part of the physical exhibition in Rivera Library from November 1–28, 2025. Please feel free to contact carrie.cruce@ucr.edu with any questions!
Key Details:
- Where to Submit: R'Voices in the Library Exhibition Stories Submission Form
- The submission deadline is October 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
- Exhibit Dates: November 1–28, 2025
- Location: Rivera Library, First Floor
Submission Guidelines
- Submission content or theme should represent something about your experience as a first gen student.
- Please focus the length of your story to around 200 to 300 words.
- All stories and images must adhere to the UCR Principles of Community.
- All submissions are due by October 20, 2025 at 5 p.m.
- If accepted, you may opt in or opt out of the digital exhibition component.
- Accepted submissions may be photographed as part of the exhibition and these images may be shared on UCR Libraries social media platforms for promotional purposes related to the exhibition or for future initiatives.
Why Participate
- Share your first-gen experience and creative voice with the UCR community.
- Help create a space of support, inspiration, and encouragement for others.
- Be featured in a campus exhibition that celebrates first-generation student perspectives.
Questions?
Contact Student Success & Engagement Librarian Carrie Cruce