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Get Involved, Get Elected!

Student Government elections are scheduled to take place

Students are encouraged to make their voice heard on campus by applying for a Student Government position this semester! As of Monday, February 10, 2014, applications have been posted on the office of student government’s CougarLink page at (kean.collegiatelink. Full story

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Shiny Kicks And Dolled-Up Chicks

PASU hosts their annual Black love celebration with a touch of sophistication

In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, the Pan-African Student Union (PASU) hosted a formal event on Thursday, February 20, 2014 to showcase black love in an elegant fashion. The Black Love Affair invited all students of the Kean community to enjoy special performances and a delicious dinner from 7 p. Full story

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Spend The Summer Immerging

Kean University announces second annual English Immersion Program

During the summer of 2013, Kean University in Union, New Jersey, hosted a group of Chinese students from satellite campus, Kean Wenzhou. The English Immersion Program was a seven-week intensive program that offered students the experience of a lifetime by diving right into American culture and sharpening their English communication skills. Full story

Room Selection For Fall 2014

Office of residential student services room selection deadline is Friday, March 28, 2014

Room Selection gives resident students the opportunity to make Kean University a home away from home by choosing the people students want to live with for the next semester. The different resident halls available to students for the Fall 2014 semester are Burch, Sozio, Rogers, Bartlett and New Upperclassmen (NURH). Full story

New Train Schedule Brings Kean Even Closer to New York

Raritan Valley line begins one-seat rides to New York City on March 3

Kean University students already enjoy quick, convenient access to the most-dynamic city in the world, New York. And it’s about to get even more convenient. Beginning March 3, New Jersey Transit’s Raritan Valley line will offer direct rail service between Union station (adjacent to the new Green Lane building) and New York Penn Station during weekday off-peak hours, eliminating the need to transfer in Newark. Full story

Opening For New Alternative Student Trustee

Kean University’s Board of Trustees alternative trustee nominations and elections

Kean University Board of Trustees’ policy along with New Jersey State Law will be holding the election of one student representatives for the Kean University Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is a governing panel of the policies of an educational institution. Full story

Celebrating 10 Years At Kean University

The Cougars Byte’s 10th Anniversary

The Cougar’s Byte (CB) is excited to be celebrating 10 years of serving the Kean University community! As a campus newsletter we strive to serve and inform the student body with various campus events, student features, important campus information, and previews to upcoming activities that will soon take place on campus. Full story

Keeping The Residence Halls Running

Student jobs offered by the office of residential student services

The residence buildings at Kean University offer a wide range of amenities that resident students can take advantage of. Many students who live on campus can often be found studying in their floor lounges, playing in the game rooms, or inquiring with their designated residence assistant (RA). Full story

Got FAFSA?

Kean University will be offering workshops for students looking to save money on education

Kean University’s office of financial aid will be offering workshops to give students the opportunity to complete their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms with one-on-one assistance from Financial Aid officials. The FAFSA is an application that must be completed annually for any student that wants to use federal and/or state funds to help pay for the cost of their education. Full story