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(01/24/11 11:00pm)
The Cougar's Byte is making it a priority to make Kean University more environmentally friendly and aware of changes that can be made to contribute to the wellbeing of the earth. Starting this semester, there will be helpful recommendations on what the Kean community can do to make Kean a greener campus and how to contribute to the wellbeing of the society and its home. Green policies are very keen on helping colleges and universities provide healthier and cleaner surroundings for their students and staff, as well as other long term benefits. According to "The Green Book", a New York Times Best Seller, colleges and universities in the United States alone create about 3.6 million tons of waste in an annual measure. Surprisingly, most of the waste collected is paper from homework assignments, exams, scrap paper etc. More than half of paper used is thrown into the trash when it could easily be recycled. For every ton of paper that is recycled, seventeen trees could be saved. Fortunately for our campus, the "right thing to do" is made easy with accessible recycling platforms. At Kean, there are many blue recyclable bins where paper, plastic, bottles and cans can be placed, including in every residence hall room.
There are many changes students and faculty can make to make their campus cleaner and greener. To save more paper even before the paper becomes "trash worthy", write and print on both sides of the sheet while working. Computers have the option of setting the printer to print on both sides and this will dramatically reduce paper use. To reduce trash, lunch can be brought in reusable lunchboxes, drink containers and silverware instead of plastic bags; utensils and juice boxes or cans. Also for lunch, buying items in bulk saves not only money, but also reduces wasteful packaging which ends up as trash.
Another greener alternative would be that of alternate transportation methods; this could include walking, carpooling with others or taking advantage of mass transit through trains or buses. Student discounts can be found on NJTransit.com. If each of the commuters could carpool or take a train or bus, there would be less congestion on the roads and less environmental problems. For students who have long commutes to get to school each day, it is advantageous to live on campus to save gas and time; the supplementary benefit would result in less pollution in the air and water.
Students and faculty can also shop more wisely when it comes to school supplies. Pencils can be purchased in a recycled material and lightweight packaging alternative made from old furniture, destroyed money and paper. Pens are often thrown in the trash when they run out of ink, but there are also refillable pens. Refilling the pen is the usually the same cost as buying a new pen; however, you are recycling and eliminating trash and packaging. Many binders sold are made from recycling material like paper, boards and steel, which are more environmentally friendly. For maximum green usage, it is beneficial to reuse them year after year. Paper and notebooks both can be made with recycled material and are often less expensive than other options.
It is also important to practice and encourage recycling within peers, faculty and family members to spread awareness to prevent further environmental problems. It is the responsibility of the citizens of the world to work harder to keep the atmosphere clean for the wellbeing of society and the surroundings occupied.
(01/24/11 11:00pm)
T he aftermath of a natural disaster that shook not only a country, but the world: 200,000 lives lost, many more injured, more than one million left homeless. When the earthquake in Haiti occurred, the Kean campus, like many places around the world, reacted immediately and unified as a community to assist Haiti. Kean collected donations and rose over $15,000 for aid; also collected were twelve large collections bins full of supplies including water, tents, blankets, first aid kits and non-perishable goods. Many events also took place on campus to raise money for Haiti, including a basketball game entitled "Score 4 Haiti" which rose over $3000. Kean also received a vast amount of blood donations from its campus community to serve the communities of Haiti. On January 20, 2011, a reflective, educational event, Haiti: A Year Later, took place in the University Center Little Theatre to update and discuss how the relief helped Haiti over the past year. Stan Neron and Erik Parker, both Kean Alumni, spoke about their experiences and how they have spread awareness as well as provided support and resources.
Stan Neron is both the Supervisor of the Office of Youth Services in the City of Elizabeth and the Executive Director of NJ4Haiti. NJ4Haiti is a collection of different organizations and people that have collaborated to provide relief and aid for Haiti. NJ4Haiti visited Haiti three times since the devastation, each duration lasting a week. Neron explained that where there were once houses, businesses, churches and landmarks has now transformed to cities filled with tents. Thirty thousand people currently reside in these cities. These Haiti residents are not alone, Neron assured. "There was a very diverse group of individuals that came to lend a hand to Haiti-doctors, nurses, government officials, Haitian-Americans, students and volunteers from all over," spoke Neron.
Neron spoke to Kean students about the educational struggles and support being experienced by students in Haiti. $30,000 raised by NJ4Haiti was used to rebuild educational institutions, pay salaries and costs of supplies. Currently, students are attending school in a tent from seven in the morning till noon. $17,000 was given to college students whose university was destroyed in the earthquake, and $15,000 alone went to shipping and handling.
Neron exclaimed, "A year ago, people predicted that more [Haiti residents] would have not survived due to unsanitary conditions, lack of personal hygiene, consistent access to food and the scarcity of purified water; but because there was so much help, so many more people survived." Although Haiti received a great deal of help worldwide, Neron emphasized the importance of spreading knowledge and awareness to the Haitian community about taking care of their city. This very education is what NJ4Haiti is working on. NJ4Haiti started a Family Resource Center that would provide services and information for Haitians.
Neron also highlighted the beauty of Haiti, which he states has been forgotten due to the earthquake. He believes people often recognized Haiti as a poor county instead of a beautiful Caribbean island and finds it important to remind people of that. On days off from relief work, Neron and his partners often visit the beaches to remember Haiti.
Erik Parker, a journalist for the magazine Vibe and blogger of "The Parker Report", spoke about his experiences in Haiti. Parker was in Haiti studying the Restavek child slaves when the earthquake occurred. All of his equipment was destroyed during the earthquake, but he recorded a video on his Iphone; that video received a great deal of recognition from major broadcast stations for what it was able to capture. In this video, there were people screaming and running out of buildings that were falling and there was a little girl in a building that he rescued. Parker described how scary it was to be there as the earthquake happened and observed how Haitians began helping each other out. Parker states "I was considered heroic for helping the little girl out; but I am not the true hero." He explains that in Haiti, heroes are seen every day and do not receive a great deal of recognition. People who visit Haiti and assist them during this time are always recognized, but when the Haitians help one another, it is not seen by the public, said Parker.
Parker showed videos and told stories of the heroes he seen. Eliot and Patrick Mousignae, father and son rescued many people. Eliot, the son removed a great amount of debris to save a child while his father dug out four children that day. Parker wants people like Eliot and Patrick to be recognized for their heroic actions. There was also a nurse stitching up injured residents in an alleyway and although she did not sleep that night, she made sure many people were okay.
Although it has been a year, NJ4Haiti and other relief organizations are still working diligently to assist Haiti. Haiti is still in desperate need of clean water and scientists in Princeton are purifying water with a filtration system that is being sent to Haiti. Unfortunately, there has been a cholera outbreak in Haiti. Cholera is a bacterial disease that is killing thousands of people in Haiti. There is a campaign entitled Operation Save Lives that ships Oral Dehydration Salt to Haiti. When it is added to water, it kills the bacteria. Neron states, "This is not a one man show; it is a team effort."
For more information regarding Haiti and ways to help, go to www.NJ4Haiti.com. For ways to become involved on campus, contact the Center of Leadership and Service at 908-737-5170, email cls@kean.edu, or visit their office in the University Center, room 219.
(01/24/11 11:00pm)
Health and college living are often correlating topics in discussion. The 2010-11 academic brought innovative efforts in promoting proactive platforms for Kean students to get healthy and stay healthy. Fit to be Kean is one of the newest programs initiated for this endeavor - a fitness club aimed at helping the self and the community. The Fall 2010 semester even sought partnership with outside fitness-focused programs to spread healthy living awareness. Kean students and faculty members gathered in Harwood Arena this past November, 2010 to play basketball and engage in physical activities for a good cause entitled "Hoops for Hearts." Hoops for Hearts is a national fundraiser that is sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). The program promotes physical activity for better health, especially with heart concerns. Hoops for Hearts promotes awareness on cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
Jessica Adams, Ph.D, is on the executive board for the Hoops for Hearts Coordinators in Training Program at Kean. Dr. Adams teaches biomechanics, kinesiology, and evaluation in physical education at both the Ocean and Union campuses at Kean University. She began teaching full time in September of 2007. Dr. Adams is very involved on campus in Physical Education Majors Club, Student Advisor on the Executive Board of NJAHPERD and the Physical Education program for the daycare on campus.
During the Hoops for Hearts event, challenging obstacle courses and three on three basketball competitions were the physical activities open for student engagement. Kean held a morning and afternoon session for Hoops for Hearts. Felicia Cozze, a junior who is majoring in physical education and health stated, "It was a campus wide event. There were not only physical education majors, but there were Greeks, athletes, student ambassadors among other groups of students." Overall, there was a large and diverse crowd among both students and faculty.
Gabryelle Brooks, a senior who is majoring in Physical Education and Health stated that "Hoops for Hearts was a fun and interesting event. The turnout was great!"
Heather Lopardo, the Regional Director of the Youth Market for the American Heart Association and Nan Cashon, the Vice President for the American Heart Association both attended Hoops for Hearts with positive reactions from the turnout. Cashon states "Our vision is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke." These are the United States' number one and number three killers which primaraly result from smoking, lack of physical movement, fast food consumption and other harmful nutritional choices. Hoops for Hearts promotes cardiovascular awareness while encouraging students to start now for prevention of problems in the future.
There are eight hundred Hoops for Hearts programs in the New Jersey. Hoops for Hearts is not only a program for colleges and universities but for daycares, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools all over the nation. The American Heart Association goes to many of the day cares and elementary schools to encourage good health to children so they can start protecting their hearts young.
Donations were also collected online by students and before entering the gym. All money collected will go to research for the American Heart Association as well as ongoing education and advocacy efforts. Some of the American Heart Association's accomplishments include smoke-free restaurants and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes.
Jamie Sacco, a junior who is majoring in Physical Education with a concentration on Adult Fitness stated that "It was a really good event for a good cause." Cashon recommended three ways for society to attain good health for both the heart and the entire body. Physical activity, wise dietary choices and not smoking are three ways to take care of the heart.
(01/24/11 11:00pm)
As the season and weather changes, students must adjust to the weather and prepare for the upcoming flu season. During the change in climate, student's bodies weaken and their immune system needs to be enhanced to prevent sickness. Sicknesses can be averted with proper preparation. Listed below are some of the strategic ways to fight winter-birthed illness before it strike.According to TIME magazine, the flu shot reduces the chance of influenza of about 90%. Students can get a flu shot from any local pharmacy, doctor or clinic. Although the flu is very common during the winter, there are many other sicknesses that occur, including colds and respiratory viruses. TIME magazine also states that on average, an adult suffers from one to three respiratory illnesses in the fall and winter. The germs from these illnesses can last on the surfaces furniture, skin and doorknobs and are very contagious.
During the fall and winter seasons, it is essential students wash their hands very often and carries hand sanitizer on them. Doorknobs, stair rails and keyboards are among the many items students touch daily that are filled with germs spread by other users.
Stress is one of the contributing factors that lead to sicknesses because it weakens the immune system. College students are an audience that is extremely vulnerable to this. Students must find time for themselves to relax. Yoga, long walks, naps or exercise are a few ways to relax. Exercising is not only important to stay in shape but to also circulate the blood flow of one's body to pump germ fighting cells.
It is also very vital that students sleep at least seven to nine hours a night. When one is asleep, the white blood cells that defend the immune system amount amps up. Also, vitamin C helps build the immune system and fight of germs that could make people sick. It is in many fruits and vegetables and inexpensive to purchase. Strawberries, oranges, lemons, papaya, celery, tomatoes, broccoli and parsley all contain vitamin C. There are also vitamin Cdrops, and beverages such as Emergen-C, that can be found at any local pharmacy to help boost your immune system.
For students to eat healthier and include more greens and protein into their diet will make a vast difference. A healthy diet allows your body to strengthen defenses to fight off sicknesses. Part of this healthy diet includes drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day to stay hydrated. Lack of sleep and dehydration represses the body's ability to fight off illnesses. If a student is sleeping three hours a night, not exercising and eating hamburgers every day, there is a chance he or she will be very sick. However, if a student exercises three days a week, eats wholesome meals and sleeps right hours a night, their body has a stronger ability to fight off illnesses.
Following these tips for exercising, eating healthier, sleeping longer hours and drinking water more frequently can make a huge difference to one's health and physical condition for the winter. Do not forget to especially bundle up to stay warm!
(12/06/10 11:00pm)
With final exams close by, stress may be building as the semester draws to a close. Preparing in advance and keeping up with the material in classes is often beneficial to doing well on final exams and projects. When material is assigned, it is advantageous for students to read the material and complete the work immediately instead of leaving it until the end of the semester. With procrastination, material will not only pile up but there will be additional pressure from other classes and not enough time to prepare for every course. Being alert when a professor gives a class a final exam review a few days before the final also benefits towards greater preparation. This will help students be more comfortable and familiar with the material when they leave to study on their own or with a group.
Students are very different when it comes to their individual methods of studying and learning. Some study better at night when their day is complete or during the day while they still have a great deal of energy. In either situation, it is important to study in an academic environment where there are no distractions or loud noises such as the library. It is not recommended to study in a bedroom, which is associated with sleep and may make the student drowsy. Sometimes even studying in the café or on campus can be distracting if the student sees someone they know and that will distract them from studying.
Different learning styles include auditory and visual. Auditory learners learn material better by hearing it. These types of learners can meet up with a study group and discuss the material to retain it. More visual students learn best by seeing the information on the board, in a book or on paper. Writing out their notes and reading the material would help these learners prosper. Other tips that may help include quizzing oneself with a friend or with index cards, reviewing material with professors during and creating mnemonics, a form of studying that help with memorization, such as PEMDAS: Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally.
During final exam week, students must remember to get a good night's sleep of at least seven to eight hours a night. Students who study all night and sleep three hours may not retain the material the next day. Sufficient sleep is necessary because it improves both memory and concentration as well as boost performance. Caffeine and sodas should also be limited in consumption as it throws off one's sleep schedule, induces headaches, and provides only a quick boost of energy that will quickly crash.
To replace the need for a sugar high, regular meals should be included in the final exam diet. Foods with Omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish fight against depression and stress and foods with B-6 such as sweet potatoes, rice and fish, help keep student's focus and alert.
If any material or lecture is unclear, professor's have office hours for any questions or concerns. On the same day of the final, it is essential to read over the material before the test and stay confident!
The library's hours have been extended for the week of final exams. On Friday, December 10 the hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, December 12,
1 p.m. to 12 a.m. On Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16, the hours are 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. On Friday, December 17, the hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, December 18, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Sunday, December 19, 2010, the library hours will be 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Monday, December 20, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(12/06/10 11:00pm)
The holiday season is often associated with joyful times, family reunions and the exchanging of gifts, however, this is not the reality for everyone. Many families are less fortunate and cannot afford to purchase and trade gifts among their loved ones. For the second year in a row, Kean University's Center of Leadership and Service (CLS)is assisting the United States Marine Corps Reserve in the Toys for Tots Christmas program. The Toys for Tots program is a nationally recognized, non-profit charity project that collects new and unwrapped toys during the months of November and December. The gifts are then distributed by the Marines to needy children throughout the United States, allowing children to experience the joy of Christmas. The collection and distribution of toys takes place in the areas where there is a Marine Corps Reserve Unit. Last year, approximately 500 gifts were distributed to less fortunate children. The goal for the university this year is to reach 1,000 gifts for this holiday season.
More than 17 organizations and departments at Kean are participating in Toys for Tots, including Liberty Hall Museum, Premiere Stages, the CLS and Kean University Service Corp. The staff of Liberty Hall will take the collection boxes of toys to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Kean advises Union County and the Kean community to help the needy children this holiday season by bringing and unwrapped Christmas gift for children between the ages of zero to fifteen. Toys can be brought to the Center for Leadership and Service in the University Center room 219 or at Liberty Hall. Also, collection boxes are set up throughout the campus at Liberty Hall, East Campus and at Premiere Stages' Holiday Readings Series, which is on December 9-11 at 7 p.m. The last day for donations is Wednesday, December 15, 2010.
For any questions please contact the Center for Leadership and Service at (908)737-5170, email cls@kean.edu or visit their office in the University Center, room 219.
(11/29/10 11:00pm)
Kean students and staff will find it easy to keep updated with the College of Visual and Performing Arts through their current newsletter, Connect to Creativity. The newsletter emerged in 2008 when Holly Logue, the acting dean of the college, took her position. Dean Logue thought a newsletter would be useful and beneficial to carry out information for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Along with the newsletter, a calendar was created for the college to keep faculty and students informed on upcoming events. Each year, both the calendar and the newsletter are distributed. Many of the newsletters are mailed to alumni and passed out to prospective visual and performing art students at Open House events. Although many newsletters are dispersed throughout the college and departments, CougarLink and the College of Visual and Performing Arts website provides the newsletter for viewing purposes. Dean Logue finds the arts very important in both society and the education system. Logue states, "The arts are an integral part of society and art needs to be defended because many people find it [irrelevant]." Connect to Creativity is helpful by updating facts to students, both prospective and current as well as alumi. The newsletter has information on the departments within the College of Visual and Performing Arts including Theatre, Music, Design and Fine Arts. Connect to Creativity features current news about the departments and support forthcoming events. There are also details about professors and students in the college and information about their projects, shows, books or exhibits as well as dates for upcoming plays, exhibits and concerts, both professional. The newsletter is not only for students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts but for everyone to read. All students can read the newsletter to obtain information and details on upcoming events they are interested in attending.
Through Connect to Creativity, faculty members have the opportunity to write and enter their own information into the newsletter about what is going on in their department, classes or personal and professional lives. Robin Landa, a professor of design, researcher and scholar reported in Connect to Creativity, about two books that were published entitled Graphic Design Solutions and Advertising by Design that received excellent reviews from successful designers. The Interior Design Collaborative (IDC), a group that helps others by using their artistic talents and abilities without monetary compensation to the organization, were also acknowledged for their good deeds. During the spring 2010 semester, the IDC group worked on a large main floor multi-purpose room for the Plainfield YMCA. The YMCA was very appreciative and found the new addition very helpful. There is also a great deal of news in the Fine Arts department that appeared in the article.
Jennifer Crupi, the associate professor of Fine Arts and the chair of the department, received the Peter S. Reed Foundation Artist Grant and also had a solo exhibition entitled Beyond Words Expressive Gestures at Art Space which took place in New Haven, Connecticut. Also, the Fine Arts Education program took part in the Irvington Summer Enrichment Program lead by Dr. Amorino. Instructors taught five different groups of students for a research project to investigate the effectiveness of the education program at Kean University. Dr. Anthony Scelba, director of the Kean Conservatory of Music was also acknowledged in Connect to Creativity, representing the music department.
Dr. Scelba traveled to Austria to perform and then to Brazil not only to perform but to serve as a Artistic Director of the International Chamber Music Festival of Campina Grande. Concert artist Victoria Stewart was also mentioned in the newsletter for her position as part of the artist faculty to the festival in Brazil. In the theatre department, Rachel Evans was recognized for her Vice President title for the Educational Theatre Association Governing Board, the national service organization for theatre and drama education professionals.
There is a segment of the newsletter with dates and details to upcoming events and gallery openings. Some of the upcoming events include The Nancy M. Cohen exhibit is currently open until Monday, December 20, 2010 in the Burger Gallery. Beginning on Wednesday, December 1, Eva Albert's exhibit will open in the Nancy Dryfoos Gallery. The Fine Arts department show is currently open and will continue to the end of the semester in the James Howe Gallery.
For more information, visit the office of the College of Visual and Performing Arts in Vaughn Eames, room 114A, via phone at (908) 737- 4376, via email at cvpa@kean.edu or log on to www.kean.edu/cvpa.
(11/15/10 11:00pm)
Most undergraduate students question their future after they receive their bachelor's degree. They explore their options such as joining the Peace Corp, beginning their career or even starting a family. The Nathan Weiss Graduate College is the graduate program that is affiliated with Kean University. The graduate college was added to Kean University in 1987.The program allows students to further their education with master's degrees, certifications and diplomas.The Nathan Weiss Graduate School not only helps students continue their education, but also further their knowledge in preparation for the professional world. As a graduate college, Nathan Weiss helps students become leaders through knowledge and progress of principled and efficient leadership in the professional field students plan to work in. There is a great deal of information that needs to be learned for students to adapt to the complex, technological and diverse society they currently live in. The graduate college also has a great deal of research opportunities for both faculty and students to explore
Through the graduate programs, students are given a variety of demanding but rewarding courses, including academic disciplines and applications at a complex level. Nathan Weiss has five different colleges, comparable to the undergraduate program at Kean. The graduate college now has 6 departments: occupational therapy, social work, management studies, educational leadership, psychology, and the Center for Science, Technology and Mathematics education. The college offers two doctoral programs in PSY D., which combines school and clinical psychology and education in urban leadership. There are also a variety of innovative courses, seminars and certificate programs. There are 26 master degree programs, two professional diplomas and 45 program selections.
There are various fields of study ranging from education to exercise science at the Nathan Weiss Graduate College. Shastri Sooknanan, a first year student at the Nathan Weiss Graduate College received his bachelor's degree from Montclair State University. He is currently majoring in global masters in business administration (MBA). Sooknanan states, "The college has a good atmosphere with friendly and helpful faculty." He added, "It is challenging and very in-depth, especially when it comes to discussions and readings."
Nathan Weiss is also constantly expanding. Last year, there were over 2,200 students attending the graduate program, the largest number to date. There are many educational benefits and opportunities that attract students to the program. These benefits include small class sizes, specialized faculty members, a strong student-professor relationship and an affordable tuition.
For students interested, there are extracurricular activities to participate in as well. The Graduate and Part-Time Student Council is an organization that serves the needs of both graduate and part-time students, helping them throughout their college career with educational workshops, leadership trainings, service projects, committee meetings among other activities that will benefit the students in the future.
To apply to the Nathan Weiss Graduate School, students can apply either online or by mail and applications can also be picked up in the office. The application fee is $60. Along with the application, a personal statement, transcript and recommendations should be included with your application. It is recommended that students have at least a 3.0 grade point average. During the graduate application process, standardized tests need to be taken as well. Depending on your program, students must arrange to take the appropriate standardized test. These include the GRE (Graduate Record Examination), GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), the MAT (Miller Analogies Test) or the Praxis.
For more information the Nathan Weiss graduate admissions is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., located in the East Campus, room 224. For more information, call (908) 737- 4723 or email grad-adm@kean.edu.
(11/08/10 11:00pm)
On October 20th, 2010, Kean University celebrated its 2nd Annual National Day of Writing. The Kean University Writing Project (KUWP) collaborated with National Writing Project and National Council for the Teaching of English to represent this occasion. Dr. Linda Best, a professor of English and the director of the National Day of Writing, believes it is important to embody writing because of the purpose it has served in history and in society. Whether it is historically, socially or culturally, writing has transformed lives and impacted everyone in one way or another. In honor of this celebration, many workshops and events took place on campus. In the Center of Academic Success on the windows of the first floor, a writing wall was created. The writing wall allowed freedom of expression and liberated writing. Students and faculty were invited to write short messages to express how they feel about anything they wanted. On the wall, there were various expressions including Greek symbols, quotes, reasons why they write, the class they are in among other pieces of art and writings. There were many condolences written to the recent students who lost their lives to bullying as well as inspirational words from Jack Kerouac and Bob Marley. On the first floor, there was also two studio group sessions for students. One of the groups was peer facilitation led by Timothy Longman, a senior who is majoring in English/ Writing. In peer facilitation, students proof read each other's papers and advise one another on what to revise. Nickeisha Bennetta sophomore, who is majoring in Criminal Justice, stated "It is a good opportunity for feedback from your peers" The other group was led by Erin Krieg, a senior who is majoring in English/Writing. Krieg led a session on creative writing. During this session, students began with an ice breaker and then moved on to writing a prompt with the headline "Business Women gets first cell phone implant." Michael Aneson, a junior who is majoring in political science with a minor in English, stated "It is fun to see how different the stories are."After writing their prompt, students were encouraged to share with their peers and recommended to attend the events at Liberty Hall.
For the National Day of Writing, a great deal of events took place throughout the day at both the main campus and at Liberty Hall. At Liberty Hall, there were two workshops "Writing a Beginning Philosophy of Education," where Dr. Diane Bloom explained the SPECTRUM model as the structure for the COE Assessment Rubric for the Philosophy Statement as a guide. "Writing for Publication" was the other workshop, where Dr. Susan Polirstok discussed ideas for research and showed the typical Research Publication Template. Throughout the afternoon at the Carriage House, an Open Mic Session took place for writers to present their work to an audience. During this time, Lisa Reznik, Professor of Composition, led scenes of the play "Left Bank Bookseller" with student actors Melanie Broughton, Brenna Singman, Gaye Graham and Kelly Calvo. At the Visitors Center of Liberty Hall, Professors Brandon Mazur and Lisa Sisler lead a discussion on Walt Whitman and Hart Craine, two of America's well known poets and their famous works. Carlin Berger was in the author spotlight and acknowledged for his award- winning children's books "All Mixed Up", "The Yellow Leaf", and "Forever Friends."There was a large turnout for the author spotlight; many undergraduate students, Kean graduates and faculty attended this event. Shortly after, a dinner was held in Berger's honor where approximately twenty five professors, students and graduates attended.
During the National Day of Writing, all of the workshops took place in the Center of Academic Success. Professor Patricia Winters-Lauro, a communications professor who once wrote for the New York Times, presented a workshop on the New York Times on how it has impacted our society. Also, Winters- Lauro and Terry Golway, a history professor, teamed up for the workshop "The Life and Transformation of the Great American Newspaper." Golway discussed the history of the newspaper beginning with the Gazette in 1789 and how the creation of the newspaper has changed throughout history and how it impacts our culture. Professor Brian Oakes, Dr. Cathleen Londino, Dr. Kristine Mirrer and Dr. Scott McHugh led their workshop on other forms of writing through radio broadcasts, script writing, blogs, podcasts, digital stories and portfolios. Dr. Fred Fitch and Dr. Kristine Mirrer led a workshop for faculty only about digital storytelling in the classroom.
Writing has different forms, different formats and different purposes but has one common function, it brings people together. When we read quotations, novels, poetry and other forms of literature, society can relate and not feel as they are alone in their struggles of love, heart break, disappointment and despair. It has played several different roles in people's lives as well as throughout history. Dr. Best could not have but it better "Everyone has something to say" and it needs to be said. The National Day of Writing not only embodies the purpose of writing but it gives people the opportunity to express how they feel liberally.
(11/08/10 11:00pm)
As an immigrant from Ecuador, Marcelo Angulo takes a great deal of pride in his Latino heritage and his Ecuadorian background. At the age of four, Angulo moved to the United States with his parents and older brother to live in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Angulo is currently a sophomore majoring in public administration. Originally a psychology major, he was intrigued after learning more about the struggles other Latinos endured. In North Plainfield and other urban areas, many of teenagers do not have academic direction or guidance. When Angulo realized this he began to reach out to teenagers in his area. After college, he plans to work with human resources to help the Latin community, not just in New Jersey but worldwide. He wants to work with public policies, immigration, education, higher education, civil rights and human rights to lend a hand to the Latino community. Angulo is a trilingual student; his first language was Spanish and he learned English when he moved to the United States. While at Kean University, he added to his repertoire by learning Portuguese.
Angulo is a proud brother of Lambda Theta Phi fraternity and takes pride in all of the values the fraternity holds. Lambda Theta Phi was founded in 1975 at Kean University, becoming the first Latin-based fraternity in the country. A family of young Latino students of different heritages founded the fraternity to unify the different Latino clubs. The objectives of Lambda Theta Phi include instilling a respect culture, developing character, promoting brotherhood, maintain a standard of learning and practice chivalry.
Angulo's brother is an alumnus of Kean University and also a member of Lambda Theta Phi fraternity and originally introduced him to both the university and fraternity. Angulo pledged during spring 2010 and chose to join Lambda Theta Phi because he agreed with many of the principles the fraternity holds in high regards. Many of the brothers are leaders who work to give back to the communities and are proud of the image they set as well as their heritage. Angulo stated, "Lambda Theta Phi is a very diverse fraternity. We do not only have people of Latino backgrounds but African American and Caucasian as well. We are Latin by choice, not definition."
Some service events Lambda Theta Phi has participated in include Kean's Open House, the Breast Cancer Walk, the Kidney Walk and numerous blood drives. Lambda Theta Phi is also a big supporter of St. Jude's Hospital, a hospital known for working diligently to find a cure for cancer for children with cancer.
Angulo looks up to his parents as positive role models in his life. His parents possess the qualities of hard work, dedication, selflessness, and motivation that have pushed him to work hard in school and other areas of his life. By joining Lambda Theta Phi, Angulo has become a more responsible person, learner and brother.
(11/01/10 11:00pm)
During Homecoming, a vast amount of events took place during the week at Kean University for students to show their school spirit as well as join in the festivities. On Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the University Alumni Stadium, the homecoming football game took place with the Kean against William Patterson University. The crowd was filled with eager, supporting Kean undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty and the family and friends of the Kean community. Students proudly represented their university with blue and white clothing, face paint and Kean attire as they cheered for their team with enthusiasm. Many of the students in the audience were freshmen attending their first Kean football game as well as their first homecoming. Jessica Zai, a freshman who is majoring in physical therapy, stated, "It is my first game, both college and homecoming, and there is a lot of school spirit [here]." These students were very excited with how Homecoming week turned out, proud to be a part of Kean University. The Kean football players had a great deal of encouragement from the audience as well. Francesca Giase, a freshman who is currently undecided in major, said, "The game is really exciting and the players are really good, All [their] training and hard work is paying off and they have so much support for Homecoming."
For half time, the Iconic Dance Crew, of the Icon Dance Complex from Englishtown, New Jersey, performed. The group consisted of children to adults chosen by their dance teachers as some of the best dancers representing the company. "They are special dancers we see and we choose them to take part in events such as these. They performed the same dance from half time over the summer at Beatstock and at the PNC Bank Arts Center," Geo Hubela, the owner of Iconic Dance Crew, commented. The Iconic Dance Crew kept the audience energetic and in high spirits.
Trish Debrowski, a freshman majoring in biology/PPT, said, "This is my first game and I am very happy Kean already scored twice before halftime! The half time show was great too. The dance group had children and dancers our age and they were all very good."
Dominic Dragone, a sophomore who is majoring in mathematics, cheered, "The game is very entertaining and it has its ups and downs but I am having a great time!"
The homecoming game was a significant event that brought the Kean community even closer together. Steve Sedano, a senior who is majoring in theatre, commented, "Everything is awesome! Dr. Farahi went all out this year and everyone is having such a great time!" Alumni of Kean University, Mary Rose Mulhan, came to visit Kean University for its 23rd Homecoming. She stated, "It has been such a great experience to see my old friends to watch the game and revisit Kean!"
In front of the vast homecoming crowd, Kean University won the game against the William Patterson Pioneers with a score of 29 to 2. It was Kean's second straight game winning this semester. The win for the game was a great contribution to the homecoming week for all the Kean community!
(11/01/10 11:00pm)
As an immigrant from Ecuador, Marcelo Angulo takes a great deal of pride in his Latino heritage and his Ecuadorian background. At the age of four, Angulo moved to the United States with his parents and older brother to live in North Plainfield, New Jersey. Angulo is currently a sophomore majoring in public administration. Originally a psychology major, he was intrigued after learning more about the struggles other Latinos endured. In North Plainfield and other urban areas, many of teenagers do not have academic direction or guidance. When Angulo realized this he began to reach out to teenagers in his area. After college, he plans to work with human resources to help the Latin community, not just in New Jersey but worldwide. He wants to work with public policies, immigration, education, higher education, civil rights and human rights to lend a hand to the Latino community. Angulo is a trilingual student; his first language was Spanish and he learned English when he moved to the United States. While at Kean University, he added to his repertoire by learning Portuguese.
Angulo is a proud brother of Lambda Theta Phi fraternity and takes pride in all of the values the fraternity holds. Lambda Theta Phi was founded in 1975 at Kean University, becoming the first Latin-based fraternity in the country. A family of young Latino students of different heritages founded the fraternity to unify the different Latino clubs. The objectives of Lambda Theta Phi include instilling a respect culture, developing character, promoting brotherhood, maintain a standard of learning and practice chivalry.
Angulo's brother is an alumnus of Kean University and also a member of Lambda Theta Phi fraternity and originally introduced him to both the university and fraternity. Angulo pledged during spring 2010 and chose to join Lambda Theta Phi because he agreed with many of the principles the fraternity holds in high regards. Many of the brothers are leaders who work to give back to the communities and are proud of the image they set as well as their heritage. Angulo stated, "Lambda Theta Phi is a very diverse fraternity. We do not only have people of Latino backgrounds but African American and Caucasian as well. We are Latin by choice, not definition."
Some service events Lambda Theta Phi has participated in include Kean's Open House, the Breast Cancer Walk, the Kidney Walk and numerous blood drives. Lambda Theta Phi is also a big supporter of St. Jude's Hospital, a hospital known for working diligently to find a cure for cancer for children with cancer.
Angulo looks up to his parents as positive role models in his life. His parents possess the qualities of hard work, dedication, selflessness, and motivation that have pushed him to work hard in school and other areas of his life. By joining Lambda Theta Phi, Angulo has become a more responsible person, learner and brother.
(10/25/10 10:00pm)
For students, there is now a more convenient way of adding money to the flex plan on the Kean identification card! Students can now go online from their own computer to transfer funds. However, students must have a credit balance or an overload of funds from Financial Aid after their expenses are paid for. The account remaining usually is given back through a refund check but now, the money can be accessed even faster! Towana Daly, a freshman who is majoring in psychology says, "It is so much easier now".To transfer funds online, go to www.kean.edu and click KEANWISE to log in with your user id and password. Next, go to main menu and click students. Then go to financial information and under it the option Flex Plan and Flex Plan Transfer will be visible. Next, select the current term and the balance will be seen. Next, enter the amount to transfer over to flex plan. After twenty hour hours, the funds will be available to use in the book store or any eatery on campus. Lauren King, a freshman who is majoring in accounting, states "It is so much better because your money is available quicker and there is no wait" Catherine Camacho, a junior who is majoring in biology states, "It is a great idea because if you want to put two hundred dollars on your card to eat with for the semester you could instead of waiting a long time for your refund check with no money"
There is also a machine in the atrium of the University Center. With this machine, students can swipe their identification card and then enter the amount of money they wish and it will be placed on their card.
For more information, contact The Office of Student Accounting, call (908) 737-3240, email at stuactg@kean.edu or visit at the third floor of the Administration building.
(10/18/10 10:00pm)
This Fall semester, four workshops are set to begin for a Jazz-Funk Dance Workshop taught by Jay T. Jenkins. Jenkins is an educator on the development of jazz and hip-hop dance styles as well as the creator of the Jazz-Funk style of dance. He developed "Jazz-Funk" as a dance style that merges classical and stylized jazz, modern, tap, funk and hip-hop. He choreographed many feature films, music videos and recording artists' concert tours, including several dances for concerts for Kean as well as other universities as well as in a variety of venues, throughout the country and world. Jenkins currently owns his own dance company, Jette, as well as being a performing artist. In 1977, the Kean Dance Theatre was founded by William Chaison, who began instructing dance courses at Kean University. Chaison was one of Jenkins role models that he encountered at Kean. As well as studying in the dance field, he spent many years as a musician, which lead him to his career. Luis Martinez, a dance instructor and artistic director of Kean Dance Theatre, began teaching when Chaison passed away. Martinez states "Jenkins is always willing to lend professional guidance to students."Jenkins spends a great deal of time in both colleges and performing arts schools teaching different types of dance.
September 25, 2010 and October 2, 2010, were the first two workshops that took place. The participants were all part of the Kean community and some even brought their children to join in on the fun. Everyone is welcomed to attend the workshop and dance experience is not necessary. The workshop participants were between the ages of five and forty five as well as of different backgrounds but dance united them. Many were nervous to dance in front of other people but Jenkins made the participants comfortable and calm, enjoying instructing students and watching them make his dances moves and steps their own.
Martinez states, "A dancer [must] break away from thinking too much and allow their inner feelings to come through." The music used during the workshop was jazz that had a nice tempo and rhythm that brought a great deal of energy in the room. When the participants left the workshop, they were relaxed and rejuvenated. The Jazz-Funk workshop was not only an excellent workout but a great way for the dancers to express themselves and break free from outside hardships and stresses.
Students who are interested in the Jazz-Funk workshop can participate on October 23, 2010 for the last session of the semester in D'Angola Gymnasium, room 192.
(10/18/10 10:00pm)
College can be a stressful and demanding time in a student's life if they are unprepared and unsure about how to go about their college career. There are many precautions and steps a student must take to have a successful career in college.Every student should get to know the campus by attending all orientations and some events on campus; this helps one become more comfortable with the college as well as meet new people. If the student lives on campus, it is beneficial to get to know roommates, floor mates and resident assistant because they will be the people seen on a regular basis. For commuters that use public transportation, NJTransit has discounts for students which will make the commute inexpensive and affordable.
It is said first impressions are everything. When a student first enters a new class, they should always introduce themselves to their professor. Another important person on campus that a student must know and interact with is their academic advisor. Meeting with the academic advisor as soon as possible can aid in the academic progress throughout the undergraduate career! In classes, students should exchange contact information in case of emergencies or note-sharing for absences.
Getting involved on campus is also an essential aspect of the college career. At Kean, there are approximately ninety student groups including interest clubs, service groups, Greek organizations, honor societies and Student Organization opportunities, combined. It is good to get involved to not only meet new people but create networking skills for the future.
When a student begins a new class, they will endure changes for every class has different expectations and objectives. Importantly, a student must attend class. If one knows he/she is not a morning person, they should not register for a class in eight in the morning. Every student needs to find their place to study that makes them most comfortable. It could be in one's dorm room, in the library, in the University Center or another location. It will also be easier to study and pay attention in class once a student has their class notes and material organized. Try to keep everything neat and in order so there is no confusion. Most importantly do not procrastinate! Keeping up with the readings and class material is important and manageable by reading notes regularly. It is important for one not to fall behind in the class as recovering can be challenging and detrimental to a student's final grade.
In college, it is extremely fundamental for a student to take care of their health. The expression "the freshman fifteen" refers to the fifteen pounds a freshman usually puts on during their first year at college. This can be prevented with the proper precautions such as exercising, eating only three consecutive meals a day, avoiding fast foods and late night eating and snacking. A student should eat breakfast everyday because when this important meal is skipped it detracts from one's ability to focus well in the morning. Students should also get at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night to be in good health both physically and mentally.
Most importantly, enjoy college. It is a once in a lifetime experience with opportunities around every corner.
(10/11/10 10:00pm)
On Thursday, September 30, 2010, Anthony Viera was elected president of the freshman class of 2014, a governmental body with the Student Organization of Kean University. Viera exclaims "when I heard my name, I was ready to work and knew there were many obstacles I would have to face." He was shocked to have won the election since the competition was high, yet he remained confident that the position was right for him. Viera is currently a public administration major and hopes to one day become a principal for a secondary education school. Viera has a great deal of experience in student government from his high school years. During that time, he served as president of his class for four years straight and was sergeant of arms for student council during his senior year.
(10/04/10 10:00pm)
Every Wednesday, Kean University and the Township of Union host a Farmer's Market located in the Green Lane parking lot from 11 a.m to 6 p.m, Students from Kean University, as well as neighbors of Union County, are invited to attend the market. The Farmer's Market began a year and a half ago to bring the best tasting fruit and vegetables lloser to consumers. The two vendors participating in the Farmer's Market are Paul's Gourmet Foods from Ridgefield Park and Schefersteins from Clark. "Farms remain open and productive through our purchases and we are benefitted because we have healthy and great tasting products." said Paul Sharpe, from Paul's Gourmet Food, "The Farmer's Market helps to promote ecology in the town".At the Farmer's Market, there is a variety of grown fruits and vegetables, organic products and flowers all grown and brought in New Jersey. Some of the fruits include lemons, watermelons, oranges, grapes, pears, plums and three different types of apples. Vegetables include lettuce, cabbage, asparagus, scallions, onions and potatoes and many more. Sharpe provides a vast amount of pickles and olives of all different flavors. Sharpe commented, "The pickles and olives are probably the most popular item at the market". Other items sold include candy apples, caramel apples, bread, pumpkins, natural fruit roll ups, twenty four different flavors of honey sticks and apple cider.
Mary Roman, one of the event coordinators, thinks that the Farmer's Market helps support our farms in New Jersey as well as our farmers. Farms remain open and productive through our purchases and we are benefitted because we have healthy and great tasting products. The Farmer's Market is very beneficial to have in our area. Many customers take advantage of the fresh produce and visit the market weekly. Roman is very proud of the way the Farmer's Market has turned out. She exclaimed, "I used to have to go all the way to Woodbridge to get my fruits and vegetables but now it is so close to me! I come every week!"
Take advantage of the Farmer's Market while you can. The last day of the Farmer's Market will be Wednesday, November 24, and it will reopen in the spring and continue throughout the summer.
For more information, contact Mary Roman at (908) 737-5074or Marge Devanney at (908) 737-6019.
(09/27/10 10:00pm)
On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine courageous men changed history by signing the constitution that shaped the foundations we as Americans live by today. Every year, Kean University holds Constitution Day in high regards and celebrates the event on campus. For Constitution Day, a program took place at the Carriage House at the Liberty Hall Campus in honor of the event. Terry Golway, a history professor, and Dr. Robert Hunt, a political science professor, spoke to increase awareness about United States history as well as historical events that have taken place on campus. The Liberty Hall campus has many connections to the constitution as well as other historical events. The phrase "Rome was not built in a day", describes the constitution process perfectly. A series of events and compromises took place before this fundamental document was enacted. Professor Golway and Dr. Hunt discussed many of the mishaps and errors that occurred before the constitution emerged. Professor Golway was first to speak and he emphasized the importance of William Livingston role in the constitutional process. William Livingston was known for his pragmatic and idealistic way of governing. In 1772, Livingston built his estate Liberty Hall, where he remained until his death in 1790. He moved to America because he was tired of politics and wanted to live his life as a gentleman. However, when the revolutionary war occurred, he was unable to pursue a quiet life. He was elected governor of New Jersey and the commander in chief of the militia. He became very active in politics and, seeing weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation, worked hard with other politicians to administer a strong and centralized national government that had an army and collected taxes. Livingston was a delegate for the constitutional convention and took part in the process of creating this fundamental document.
Livingston also believed strongly in fairness and was the chairman of a committee against slavery. In 1787, he was declared an abolitionist; shortly after, he finalized the documents to free the slaves in New Jersey. However, it resulted in the compromise of a slave trade that would continue slavery for another twenty years; he despised this compromise. Many negotiations occurred before an actual solution was found. Governor Livingston had the honor of being one of the thirty nine men to sign the Constitution. He knew by signing the constitution slavery would come to an end and Americans would be granted rights that would protect them from intolerance.
Dr. Robert Hunt highlighted the importance of Alexander Hamilton's role in the constitution. He was known as the first secretary of treasury for the United States and his dynamic role in politics in New York, especially. He was the first delegate chosen for the constitution convention. However, when he attended the constitutional convention he was not active, but when he did speak he made an immense impact. He was in favor of the constitution and wrote more than half of the federalist's papers, along with James Madison and John Jay.
The federalist's papers are 85 articles written in favor of the constitution. Early in the convention, Hamilton supported the idea of a executive for lifewhere one person would rule the country with help from others until death, many politicians disagreed with this notion.Hamilton took the constitution very seriously and feared others did not. He constructed a draft from what occurred in the debates during the convention, however, he never presented it due to his belief that if one empowered government too much one could destroy it from within. By the time the constitution was signed, he was not completely satisfied but signed it solely because it was better than the Articles of Confederation; he urged the other delegates to sign for this reason as well.
The constitution is a vital document because it is the document that founded the government. It shaped what American values and beliefs for 232 years, in which we still practice the amendments stated in the constitution. As Americans, we honor the constitution and live by the principles outlined in the document. It outlines our rights as American citizens and it protects us from civil unrest among the people as well as within the government itself.
All Kean University students can explore Liberty Hall Campus for free with their student identification cards. For more information, log on to http://www.kean.edu/libertyhall.
(09/20/10 10:00pm)
The Cougar's Den is the newest organic eatery on campus at Kean University. The idea of a healthier eatery on campus was created by President Dawood Farahi. He wanted an eatery on campus where the food was natural, healthy and delicious with a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Carla Roberson a junior majoring in psychology stated that "the best thing about the Cougar's Den is that you do not feel like you are at school. You feel as though you are at a restaurant." Roberson enjoyed the Cougar's Den so much that she brought her father to the eatery to try the food. Mark Dabundo, executive chef of Gourmet Dining, is an advocate of healthy eating and was very excited about the idea of renovating and re-opening the Cougar's Den. He believes the new Cougar's Den is beneficial for both Kean University and an urban environment, where there are numerous fast food corporations and few healthy food options. Shelsie Datilus, a senior that is majoring in elementary education with a dual major in special education stated, "The new Cougar's Den is very vibrant compared to the old one and the service is very good. I really like the plates with the Kean logos and the healthy options they have."
The Cougar's Den is different than any other eatery on campus. When students enter, they place their order in the front with the cashier, and then are given a number. Once the food is prepared, it is brought to you at your table. Tosin Adeodun stated, "The customer service is good and the workers are very friendly." The Cougar's Den has fresh fruit and nourishing food including salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and wraps. There are no preservatives, pesticides or additives in any of the options served at the Cougar's Den. Meats, cheese, honey, fruits, as well as herbs such as mint, oregano, thyme and basil are all natural and local products provided with the meal. Majorie Michel, a senior that is majoring in recreation and administration major said, "It is beautiful and different and I enjoy coming here to eat. It is upscale and five star quality. I approve of everything I have ordered here."
Mark Debundo commented, "Kean University and Gourmet Dining gives the community here a real choice now on what they choose to eat. There are plenty of options its up to the students to make the choice". He also made the menu in favor of diversity. There are many different dishes to meet the cultures of students such as Italian Middle Eastern and Mediterranean. Steven Sedano, a senior majoring in theatre, said, "I was here when they still had the old Cougar's Den and this one is way better. The food is so much better."
Beverages served are also nutritious and healthier; there are freshly made fruit smoothies, organic New Leaf iced teas, Planet Water, Naked juices and Bolyan sodas that are made from pure cane sugar. There are also many cakes served for dessert at the Cougar's Den. These desserts do not contain any type of fillers or artificial flavoring; all the sweeteners are natural. Camille Lambert, a senior majoring in sociology, stated, "It's really nice and both the food and service is excellent. We should have had this a long time ago. Now there is no excuse to eat unhealthy because there is a healthier option on campus."
The Cougar's Den is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on the weekends.
(09/20/10 10:00pm)
Cougar Link is an online networking website for student involvement at Kean University. It helps manage student groups as well as track extra-curricular involvement such as community service. There are approximately ninety student groups on campus including honor societies, Greek organizations, student clubs, student governments and student organizations. Cougar Link provides a vast amount of information about the organizations as well at the events that occur on campus during the semester. Cougar Link is very convenient for student leaders and organizations on campus. It takes a vast amount of time to post flyers on every billboard throughout campus, where it is not even guaranteed to been seen. There are many events that take place on campus and sometimes students do not see the flyers and are unaware of what is taking place. With Cougar Link, a student can post all the information on the website and access the website whenever they can to plan ahead. Student leaders can publicize their organization as well as reach their members and the Kean community on Cougar Link.
Leaders can post information regarding the clubs, pictures, upcoming events, documents and the member roster. Cougar Link also has the capability to create forums, which can be used for executive board elections, surveys, feedback and ideas. When an event is taking place on campus or in an organization, members can RSVP the event through Cougar Link as well as send the group a message. Also, if a Kean student is interested in becoming more involved on campus they can read through the descriptions of all the organizations to see what groups interest them. Cougar Link is very resourceful for students and leaders that have made internet a daily part of their life.
Cougar Link also serves as a Co- Curricular Transcript (CCT) which is a system that records student involvement at Kean University. If a student attends programs, workshops, community service events and workshops, it will be documented on Cougar Link. The CCT serves to promote campus involvement for students and it is beneficial because it reflects a student's participation on campus, another important aspect of college aside from grades. Although college courses are important, there is a great deal of knowledge which can be learned outside of the classroom through service events. When a college graduate applies for a job, jobs do not only look at the degree but what the applicant achieved throughout college. Student contribution is very important and one can get involved by logging on to Cougar Link.
To activate your account on Cougar Link, go to http://kean.collegiatelink.net and log in using the Kean Google user name and password. Afterwards, students will be asked to set up your profile information. Once the profile is complete, students can access Cougar Link and explore the organizations that are on campus as well as the events to attend.
For more information, contact the Center of Leadership and Service at (908) 737-5170 or at cls@kean.edu. The Center of Leadership and Service is located in University Center room 219.