This week, Kean University is recognizing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Cougars for Hope is held from Monday, March 24 to Thursday, March 27 with several events for students to attend. The purpose of Cougars for Hope is to spread joy and share with students the resources available to help them achieve mental well-being. Below is a list of each activity occurring throughout the week.
Monday, March 24, activities include
Self-Care – Chair Yoga in the VISER Room at 12 p.m.
Pawsitivity in the Pre-Function Lobby at 1:30 p.m.
Diamonds and Distress in the Cougar Hall Great Room at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25 activities include
Pulse Check: Wellbeing Survey at the Miron Student Center at 12 p.m.
Feel It to Heal It Zumba in D’Angola Room 169 at 12:00 p.m.
Poetry Slam in the Human Rights Institute Gallery at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26 activities include
Journal with Us! In Townsend Room 116 at 11 a.m.
Self-Care Coloring in the VISER Room at 12 p.m.
Letters for Hope in CAS Room 124 at 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 activities include
Hope Day: Wear Purple! All Day
Self-Care Coloring in the VISER Room at 12 p.m.
Freshman Cougar Plan and Wellness Kit in Cougar Hall at 2:30 p.m.
It is strongly encouraged that all Kean students take advantage of these activities to promote their mental well-being. Here at the university, mental health is prioritized. The campus community is committed to creating a campus environment that supports students in any way along their academic journey.
