Kean Day 2024: Get Involved and Find Your Community
(12/20/24 8:18pm)
On September 13, Kean University held the annual Kean Day event, where students enjoyed food, music, and community while meeting various campus groups.
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On September 13, Kean University held the annual Kean Day event, where students enjoyed food, music, and community while meeting various campus groups.
On September 11, thousands of high school students were invited to Kean University to explore several colleges and HBCUs. Beginning at 10 a.m., the HBCU New York Classic Education Day was held in Harwood Arena. Many tables were set up with representatives from each college ready to present themselves to potential students. Schools like Virginia State University, AIMS Education, Morehouse College, Rowan University, NJIT, and Spelman College were featured during the fair. Kean also had several tables present highlighting departments such as the Center for Africana Studies, College of Liberal Arts, and Entrepreneurial Education Initiatives (EEI).
On Monday, September 9, Kean University and the New Jersey/New York Blood Services joined each other in the act of giving blood to those in need. From 11am to 5pm, students were able to donate blood in the Miron Student Center, Room 228. Participants were welcomed to light refreshments like water, apple juice, chips, Oreos, and pretzels, after giving blood before resuming their normal activities and schedules. For many students, the unselfish act of donating blood is just another way for them to show compassion and kindness towards society, and for others, donating blood has a much more sentimental meaning.
On August 28 and September 3, there were yellow bins and students everywhere as Kean University volunteers demonstrated their love of community and assisted the freshmen and upperclassmen moving into the residence halls.
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Cougar Connections Center of Social Work held a back-to-school event showcasing ways all students can use Kean's student support services on and off campus. They engaged with students through music, food, games and giveaways.
From August 28 to September 4, Kean University was filled with fun and exciting events to welcome new and returning students from summer break. Jump into Kean week featured many activities such as Game Show Night, On the Block BBQ, Carnival Games and Food Trucks, Greek Showcase, Rita’s PardICE, Freshman Convocation, and Cougar Kick-Off.
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.
Kean University is excited for the seniors preparing to graduate on May 16. The Student Life Media Team is proud to take this time to feature our seniors who will be graduating and taking the next steps toward their future. Nicole Rivera (Photography Manager), Wayne Dawes Jr. (Senior Editor), Gregory Robinson (Graphic Designer), and Da’Shon Curry (Videographer) are a part of the graduating class of 2024. The Cougar’s Byte had the opportunity to speak to these graduating seniors and ask them about their college journey and what they plan to accomplish.
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.
The Office of Affirmative Action Programs is a department within Kean University that devotes itself to maintaining a fair environment of unbiased treatment for the entire campus community. The office works diligently to protect individuals within the campus community from discrimination, harassment, and gender-based discrimination.
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 11, the Department of Communication, Media and Journalism hosted the social media expo event at the Center for Academic Success building on the 4th floor from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students got the chance to meet and speak with alumni who are in the media industry, as well as verified influencers and Union TV. Students also had the opportunity to learn how to build their brand and thrive on social media, the event had a selfie station where students could take photos and were presented with giveaways on each table such as snacks, Kean merchandise, food menus, etc.
Hey Cougars, as unity week is coming up the Cougar’s Byte would like to remind everyone of the upcoming events. To kick off Unity Week the Kean University Founders 5k run/walk will take place from the Vaughn-Eames parking lot from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to celebrate Kean University's inception in 1855. On Monday, April 15 there will be multiple events that the Kean community will enjoy. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Founders Day Giving Day event will be taking place at the Miron Student Center Plaza. Later that night the Student Government Association and Graduate Student Government will host the Culture Fest Event taking place at MSC plaza from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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.
Women around the globe are not only thriving in creating businesses but also educating others about the field. As a continuation of celebrating Women’s History Month, the Cougar’s Byte has had the pleasure of interviewing another woman in business. Saran Anika Nurse, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor for Kean University’s School of Management and College of Business & Public Management. Nurse explained that her interest in the business sector developed over time as she was attending college and trying to define her career path.
Social media has existed for many years. Although these platforms have been around for some generations, Generation Z has been the center of conversation when it comes to social media and its role in daily life. The main question today is whether this generation posts more on their Instagram Grid or Story.