Jump Into Kean Week Brings Life Back to Campus
From August 26 to September 2, Kean University hosted a series of events and activities for the campus body to enjoy as part of their annual Jump Into Kean Week.
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From August 26 to September 2, Kean University hosted a series of events and activities for the campus body to enjoy as part of their annual Jump Into Kean Week.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), in partnership with Kean's student government, hosted an event on September 10, 2025. Held around the Miron Student Center (MSC), the event offered free acai bowls, refreshments, and an interactive game that highlighted the mission and traditions of the NPHC organizations, all aimed at reintroducing students to Greek life on campus.
On September 12th, Kean University hosted its annual Kean Day, an event that introduces students to resourceful organizations and teams around campus. During this event, the Student Life Media Team (SLMT), known around campus as Cougar's Byte, showcased its new theme, “Cougar Island.”
On Thursday, August 28, President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., took the stage to deliver his sixth Opening Address as President of Kean University for the 2025-26 school year.
On Wednesday, August 27, the campus was buzzing with excitement as it prepared to welcome over 1,000 students to Kean for its annual Freshman Convocation.
On Thursday, August 28, Kean's Student Government Association hosted "Movie Under the Stars" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., where students gathered on Cougar Green to watch the live-action Lilo and Stitch, an entertainment-focused activity part of the many events during Jump into Kean Week, a series of campus events and activities designed to welcome students to campus.
On Tuesday, August 26, first-year students from across the country arrived on campus with their families to move into Freshman and Cougar Hall, some of Kean's busiest residence halls.
On Thursday, January 30, the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board hosted Lunar New Year in the Miron Student Center (MSC) Atrium. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., students enjoyed delicious foods and rich traditions of the cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year. Students had the opportunity to receive a complimentary t-shirt and tickets for food and Bobba tea upon check-in.
On Monday, March 17, the Greek Senate hosted Queens in Motion in the Miron Student Center (MSC) Room 226. The event was held in honor of Women’s History Month. Queens in Motion presented a panel of women who shared their accomplishments and the obstacles they had to overcome to reach a certain point in their career.
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.
On Tuesday, April 22, Gourmet Dining hosted Customer Appreciation Day on the Miron Student Center (MSC) Patio. The day was filled with beautiful, warm weather and fun activities for students to enjoy.
On Friday, April 4, the Greek Senate and Alpha Phi Alpha hosted the Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant at the Wilkins Theatre from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The night was filled with talented young ladies competing to be the next Miss Black and Gold.
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.