Ep. 6 - Elevating Art by and for First-Generation Students with M.C. Damm of Boston University

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Art by and for first-generation students provides a creative outlet and a powerful way to connect with student experiences. Art work in first-generation spaces is important, and art made by first-generation students is even better. M.C. Damm, assistant director of Boston University's Newbury Center talks about their first-gen art initiative, how art tells the story of the first-gen student experience navigating a large research institution, and how displaying the art in the center serves as inspiration and talking points for students and staff. M.C. shares their story of getting into this role, and they end the conversation with some actionable steps to take to start a program celebrating the first-generation experience in high school and college.
M.C. Damm is a community-oriented professional striving to make higher education accessible, hospitable, and inclusive. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, M.C. received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish from Hope College before moving to Boston, where they completed a master’s in global and community engagement at BU’s School of Theology. During their time at Boston University's School of Theology, M.C. worked in the Admissions Office first as a Graduate Assistant and then as Senior Admissions Coordinator upon graduation. M.C. now serves as the Assistant Director of the Newbury Center at Boston University, where they foster the holistic growth of first-generation students.
Discover more about the Newbury Center at BU and check out their signature events, including Elevate magazine, at BU.edu/Newbury-Center.

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