On Tuesday, October 22nd, the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board hosted Diversity of Colors in Downs Hall. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Kean students were able to visit different parts of the world and discover foods and drinks that belonged to a particular culture.
Students were welcomed to a room filled with tables that represented various regions of the world. Kenya, Guyana, Turkey, Ghana, Ireland, and Nepal were featured during the event. Each table shared something different. For instance, Kenya’s table displayed artwork from Wangechi Mutu, a Kenyan sculptor, Ireland offered colcannon, cookies, and Barry’s Tea, and Nepal had virtual reality for students to experience.
Angelica Pena, a Graphic Design major and freshman from Somerset explained why she decided to attend the event.
“It kind of catch my eye. I thought it was gonna be about colors then I was like oh, it’s a culture event. So, I wanted to see what you guys were representing.”
Cynthia Chang, a Communications major and freshman from Boonton was curious about the cultures present at Diversity of Colors.
“I heard that they were talking about cultures, so I wanted to come see what it was about.”
She also stated which country she’s found the most compelling.
“I like the Ireland one. It seemed interesting.”
While some students were visiting different parts of the world, others were playing games for a chance to win prizes. Students had to spin the wheel and answer a question related to various cultures to win a prize of their choice like stuffed animals, lip balms, pins, markers, or Kean branded fanny packs.
Abenna Frimpomaa, a Public Health major and sophomore from Ghana was excited to see her country represented at the event.
“My country is here, Ghana, so I just came to see what’s going on out here.”
Beatriz De Oliveira Girelli, a Psychology major and sophomore from Brazil detailed something valuable she has learned from the event.
“That all cultures matter, and everyone has a different culture.”
Kean University emphasizes the importance of embracing diversity and the different cultures that make up our campus. The Diversity of Colors event was a representation of that principle.
