A Celebration of Culture! Unity Week 2025
(04/14/25 4:00am)
On Tuesday, April 8, Kean continued Unity Week with Culture Fest.
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On Tuesday, April 8, Kean continued Unity Week with Culture Fest.
On Tuesday, April 22, Cougar Climb: The First Year Experience, hosted the Cougar Climb Completion Celebration in the Miron Student Center (MSC) Greek Lounge from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This celebration is held to recognize the achievements and hard work of first-year students.
On Thursday, May 1, the Center for Advising, Persistence, and Success (CAPS) hosted the CAPS Cookout on the Miron Student Center (MSC) Patio. From 1 to 4 p.m., all of the Kean campus community was invited to enjoy delicious barbecue food to gear up for the final weeks of the Spring semester.
On Monday, March 24, the Office of Career Services hosted the Career and Internship Fair from 12 to 5 p.m. in Harwood Arena. Students had the opportunity to converse with potential employers and learn about the workforce to prepare for employment opportunities.
On Thursday, April 17, several clubs of Kean University hosted A Taste from Around the World at the Miron Student Center (MSC) Plaza. From 12 to 4 p.m., students had the pleasure of exploring the traditional cuisines of different cultural clubs on campus. The host organizations included the Kean University Portuguese Club, Filipinos Uniting Nations at Kean (F.U.N.K.), Kean University Hillel, Latin American Student Organization, West Indian Student Union, Ecuadorian Student Association, Mexican American Student Association, and the Venezuelan Colombian Student Association.
On Wednesday night, April 9, the Student Government Association (SGA) and Graduate Student Government (GSG) presented their annual Unity Week special, the Unity Week Comedy Show, featuring comedian and television personality Sal Vulcano.
What an amazing time Kean University has had celebrating Unity Week 2025. From Monday, April 7th to Monday, April 14th, the campus was filled with fun and exciting activities for all to enjoy. Several clubs and organizations hosted events during this time to celebrate the diverse culture of Kean University and acknowledge its Founders. The featured student events included the Students vs Faculty/Staff Basketball Game, Culture Fest, Unity Week Comedy Show, and the Founders 5K Race.
On Monday, April 7, Kean University kicked off Unity Week with the second annual Students vs. Staff Basketball Game. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Harwood Arena, students gathered to cheer on their classmates and favorite staff members and enjoy the beginning of this year’s Unity Week.
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.
On Wednesday, April 2, The President’s Advisory Council (PAC) held its Real Talk Conference in the Miron Student Center (MSC) from 10 A.M. to 1:15 P.M. and moved to the North Ave. Academic Building (NAAB) to welcome keynote speaker, rapper, and mental awareness advocate G Herbo.
On Tuesday, April 1 the President’s Advisory Council (PAC) hosted DESTRESS with PAC! This event was held to kick off the PAC’s RealTalk Mental Health Conference. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., students were welcomed to relax and take a break from their busy schedules in the Greek Lounge of the Miron Student Center. Upon check-in, students were welcomed to choose between a smoothie and acai bowl and pick out stickers with positive phrases. Lynnette Diaz, LPC – Counselor, Amanda Argento, LPC – Counselor, and Meshala Morton – Graduate Counseling Intern of the Kean Counseling Center gave a presentation in the beginning of the event about the resources available for students who need counseling.
In continuing with our theme of acknowledging the accomplishments of Kean University's Leading Ladies, the Student Life Media Team’s (SLMT) last installment of our Women in Action series highlights our First Lady, Darlene Repollet.
On Thursday, February 20, Well-Being at Work and the Kean Wellness Center hosted Love Your Pet Day in Down Hall from 12 to 1 p.m. The event was held in recognition of the national holiday, giving students the chance to unwind and enjoy our furry friends.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Student Life Media Team has taken the initiative to highlight some of Kean’s prominent ladies for their “Women in Action” series.
On Tuesday, March 4, notable and prestigious actor Giancarlo Esposito arrived at Kean University to encourage students to do everything they desire with intention.
On Tuesday, March 4 the Kean community was welcomed to the Spring 2025 Cougar Pop Up Shop. The Office of Student Retention and Educational Innovation, Career Services, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Cougar Connections Center of Social Work, Kean Wellness Center, and Kean’s Bridge to Success hosted the event in Downs Hall from 12:30 to 4 p.m.
The month of March is dedicated to honoring women’s history, celebrating the many accomplishments and acknowledging the contributions of women across the world. This year, the Student Life Media Team (SLMT) had the honor of speaking with some of the leading ladies of the Kean community, highlighting their past and present achievements for the advancement of students and the reputation of the university as a part of our "Women In Action" series.
On Wednesday, February 12, the Kean campus community was welcomed to the Student Affairs Basketball Night of Support. The event was hosted by Communications and Marketing for Student Affairs, the Center for Leadership and Service, the Office of Student Government, Miron Student Center Operations and Event Management, and the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board.
On Friday night, November 22, the Haitian Student Association (HSA) hosted its annual Kreyol Fest, gathering students, staff, friends, and family to celebrate the beautiful culture of Haiti.
On Monday, February 10, the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board hosted Rooted Legacy in the Miron Student Center Atrium. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., all students were welcomed to a soulful afternoon of fun activities and delicious food in recognition of Black History Month.