On Tuesday, April 8, the Kean Wellness Center hosted the 2025 KWC Health and Wellness Expo. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., students were welcome to attend the event in Downs Hall and learn more about the several pathways to wellness.
Downs Hall was decorated with many tables from resources on and off campus that promote health and wellness. Organizations present at the event included Horizon, Stunning Med Spa, Hamilton Behavioral, Gourmet Dining, Community Wellness and Counseling Center, and Barnes and Noble. Each table offered pens, books, brochures, totes, and T-shirts for students.
Alina Sabytska, an Elementary Education major and freshman from Kearny, shared her excitement for the classes offered at the Health and Wellness Expo.
“I actually saw this event posted. We were here for the Step-Up class last week and we really liked it. When we heard they were offering yoga sessions, we decided to come. We’re excited for that. I also really like the snack station that they have and the table with the nutrition plans.”
Besides meditation sessions, the KWC also offered Step Fitness by Kean P.U.L.S.E. and STI and HVI testing by Iris House.
Registered Dietitian of Gourmet Dining’s Nutrition Services, Samantha Collina, shared the nutritional guides and fun activities Gourmet Dining was presenting to attendees.
“We’re at the Health and Wellness Expo today doing some nutrition trivia, DIY snack mix, and some giveaways.
Gourmet Dining invited students to take the time to make their own trail mix from the Chickpea Snack Mix Bar. Students chose from a variety of ingredients and seasonings like roasted chickpeas, pretzels, banana chips, cinnamon sugar, and Himalayan salt and vinegar.
Kema Zamor, an Early Childhood Education major and junior from Elizabeth, shared her thoughts on mental health.
“I decided to come to the event because I wanted to learn more about mental health. I feel like, especially in my culture being a person of color, mental health is often overlooked,” stated Zamor.
“I think it is very important to not only educate others but also educate myself on the truth about it.”
As the DJ played music for all to enjoy, many students bought books and stuffed animals from Barnes and Noble to give their minds a break from academic literature.
Kean University prioritizes the health and well-being of its students. The 2025 KWC Health and Wellness Expo encouraged students to discover what relaxes them and take advantage of the opportunities available, especially during the week of finals.
