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On August 30, Kean University welcomed its largest Freshman class, made up of about 2,000 students, to the inaugural Freshman Convocation. At 9 a.m., students gathered in the Miron Student Center Plaza for refreshments and check-in wearing khaki bottoms and baby blue Kean t-shirts.
On Tuesday, April 30, Kean P.U.L.S.E. hosted its For The Girls event at the Miron Student Center Patio from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The event was packed as students had the opportunity to learn about self-care for women, health awareness, and women’s mental health. Multiple stations were presented and students were able to take pictures with their peers at a picture station, as another presented T-shirts Stanley cups, and straw covers.
On Wednesday, April 17, The Comedic Storytelling hosted by The Student Government Asscoiation and the Graduate Student Government took place at Wilkins Theater from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as doors opened at 8:00 p.m. The event was filled with Students, Staff, and guests as they were excited to see the legendary Kenan Thompson.
From April 15 to 17, Kean University hosted the 2024 Kean Research Days. Kean Research Days is held annually in recognition of faculty-student research and unique undertakings. The Undergraduate Poster Presentations were held at Downs Hall from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. and the Graduate Poster Presentations were held at the STEM Atrium from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
From Sunday, April 14 to Sunday, April 21, the Kean Community enjoyed a fun and event-filled Unity Week. Unity Week is a Kean tradition that recognizes and celebrates the diversity on campus. On Sunday, April 14, there was a Kean University Founders 5k commemorating the date the university held its first day of classes as the Newark Normal School.
In continuation of Unity Week, on Tuesday, April 16, Kean Cougars and the Kean Community enjoyed a great stageplay, Man of the House hosted by the Communications and Marketing for Student Affairs. From 6:30 to 8:30 pm, students and guests gathered in the Miron Student Center Little Theatre to watch and be entertained by the great production.
On Monday, April 15, Cougars enjoyed a fun and festive kickoff to this year’s Unity Week with Culture Fest. The event was hosted by the Office of Student Government, the Student Government Association of Kean University, and the Graduate Student Government of Kean University. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., students roamed around the Miron Student Center Plaza while enjoying food from stations that served dishes such as rice, shrimp, clams, and sausages.
On Thursday, April 4th, Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board hosted Keanu’s Rights in the Miron Student Center Atrium. This event had the purpose of informing students about their Health rights, Educational rights, and Freedom of Speech. The event included three tables of activities such as Create Your Own Political Cartoon, Do You Know Your Educational Rights? and Know Your Health Rights.
On Thursday, March 28, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Incorporated the Delta Quanyx chapter hosted the Greek God and Goddess Talent Pageant in the Little Theater at Miron Student Center from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.The participants in the event were all from Greek life and the audience got to see the diverse outfits from different cultures. To kick off the event Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Incorporated members Zoe Williams and Amber Oritz who were the hostess of the pageant went on stage and got the crowd excited for what was about to take place. Zoe and Amber would give the audience a little background history on the event when it started, and the purpose.
On Thursday, March 21, Kean P.U.L.S.E. hosted its Throwback Thursday event from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Miron Student Center. The event allowed students to relive their childhood as most grew up in the 2000s, and also a way to have a good time as the second half of the spring semester is now underway.
On Monday, March 18, Kean Cougars were invited to attend the Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair at Harwood Arena. The event was hosted by Career Services, Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board, Kean Sports Business Club, and the Cougar Career Club. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to converse with employers and search for future job opportunities.
On Tuesday, March 5 Kean Cougars were invited to attend the Spring 2024 Cougar Pop-Up Shop in the Miron Student Center, Room 228. The event was hosted by several organizations which were the Office of Student Retention and Educational Innovation, Career Services, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Kean’s Bridge to Success, Kean Wellness Center, and Cougar Connections Center of Social Work. From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., students could shop for free professional clothing and accessories. The Pop-Up Shop included items such as sweaters, dress pants, dresses, dress shirts, shoes, neckties, jewelry, and handbags.
On Wednesday, February 28 Kean Cougars were invited to watch the Urban Fashion Show in Downs Hall hosted by the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board. From 7 to 9 p.m., students watched an entertaining fashion show filled with nostalgic trends from the past in honor of Black History Month. The fashion categories were the Groovy 80s, Swagger 90s, Fabulous 2000s, and 2010s.
Black History Month is a time when black excellence is highlighted, as well as the achievements and goals that people from the black diaspora have accomplished. It is also a great way to remember historic pioneers who fought for the equal rights of African Americans. Kean University prides itself on being one of the country’s most diverse universities, and lots of students on campus feel represented because of the inclusive environment.
With New York Fashion Week kicking off fashion month and the Y2K era making a comeback, the Cougars Byte talked to Kean students to get feedback and opinions on the trends and popular brands of our time. As we know, fashion is unique, and style is subjectively tailored to everyone's preferences. Students gave an insight into their go-to outfits for any occasion and their thoughts on vintage styles making their way back to the media.
As the semester passes, classes get more hectic and assignments may get overwhelming. For students looking for an activity or hobby to enjoy while having free time, video games are a great outlet to relieve stress, have fun with friends, and increase your social skills.
Super Bowl weekend is officially here, this Sunday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. This highly anticipated showdown will determine who will be the Super Bowl LVIII champions. Throughout the playoffs, both sides went through a gauntlet of teams looking to earn a chance to play in the final game. For the Chiefs, there was a lot of doubt during their regular season as the offense was not as explosive compared to past years. However, in typical Chiefs fashion, they always turn it up a notch when the playoffs come around.
On February 1, the annual Meet the Greeks event took place at Harwood Arena from 7 to 10 p.m. This event allowed students to get to know each fraternity and sorority they may be interested in and see what each organization is about. As the event started each organization had a chance to introduce themselves to the crowd and present their principles.
On Thursday, February 1, the Student Government Association Class of 2025, Kean Wellness Center, and the Student Government Freshman Class of 2027 hosted Hearts & Health in the MSC Alumni Atrium. From 2 to 5 p.m., students were able to participate in several activities about love to receive cupcakes and carnations at the end. The event allowed students to learn about self-love and protection during this season of love. The table activities present were the Wellness Center, Self-Care Coloring, Heart Stamps, Spin to Win, and Caring Cards. Students enjoyed writing something they love about themselves and great advice on colorful hearts and answering questions for a chance to win a prize.
On Tuesday, January 23 the Center for Leadership and Service hosted this month’s Blood Drive. From 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. all were welcome to donate blood at Down Halls. The Blood Drive is hosted every month at Kean in participation with New Jersey/New York Blood Services in the selfless act of giving blood to those in need. According to the American Red Cross, the blood donated is used for individuals reliant on surgery, cancer treatments, and blood transfusions. Snacks and beverages such as Gatorade, water, apple juice, cookies, PopCorners, Oreos, and Cheez-It were available for donors after they donated blood and for those who did not have anything to eat or drink beforehand.
