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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.
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.
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.
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.
On Thursday, March 28, Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Incorporated the Delta Quanyx chapter hosted the Greek God and Goddess Talent Pageant in the Little Theater at Miron Student Center from 6:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.The participants in the event were all from Greek life and the audience got to see the diverse outfits from different cultures. To kick off the event Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Incorporated members Zoe Williams and Amber Oritz who were the hostess of the pageant went on stage and got the crowd excited for what was about to take place. Zoe and Amber would give the audience a little background history on the event when it started, and the purpose.
On Monday, March 18, Kean Cougars were invited to attend the Spring 2024 Career & Internship Fair at Harwood Arena. The event was hosted by Career Services, Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board, Kean Sports Business Club, and the Cougar Career Club. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., students were able to converse with employers and search for future job opportunities.
March is a month taken to recognize women across the world who have made an impact in our lives. In honor of Women’s History Month, the Cougar’s Byte is highlighting women who are entering or have already entered traditionally male-dominated professions, such as the STEM field.
On Tuesday, March 5 Kean Cougars were invited to attend the Spring 2024 Cougar Pop-Up Shop in the Miron Student Center, Room 228. The event was hosted by several organizations which were the Office of Student Retention and Educational Innovation, Career Services, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Kean’s Bridge to Success, Kean Wellness Center, and Cougar Connections Center of Social Work. From 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., students could shop for free professional clothing and accessories. The Pop-Up Shop included items such as sweaters, dress pants, dresses, dress shirts, shoes, neckties, jewelry, and handbags.
On Thursday, March 7, The Nu Theta Chi Sorority hosted the Menstrual Relief Program in the atrium of the Miron Student Center (MSC) from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event allowed attendees to donate pads, tampons, and other feminine products to those in need. All donations were proceeded to the Sierra House, a nonprofit organization.
The popular sitcom, The Office, gained popularity again a few years ago during the pandemic, especially among younger audiences as we all were instructed to stay home. The mockumentary resurged because of its dry humor, relatable characters, and comedic take on typical office workers. The Cougar’s Byte took the time to ask Kean students questions related to The Office including which character they relate to the most.
On Wednesday, February 28 Kean Cougars were invited to watch the Urban Fashion Show in Downs Hall hosted by the Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board. From 7 to 9 p.m., students watched an entertaining fashion show filled with nostalgic trends from the past in honor of Black History Month. The fashion categories were the Groovy 80s, Swagger 90s, Fabulous 2000s, and 2010s.
Music is something that everyone has in common. It is an essential part of everyone’s lives. It allows people to feel happiness when they are in a good mood or cheerlessness when they are feeling down. The Cougar’s Byte took the time to ask Kean students about their favorite music genres and what music artists they enjoy listening to.
With New York Fashion Week kicking off fashion month and the Y2K era making a comeback, the Cougars Byte talked to Kean students to get feedback and opinions on the trends and popular brands of our time. As we know, fashion is unique, and style is subjectively tailored to everyone's preferences. Students gave an insight into their go-to outfits for any occasion and their thoughts on vintage styles making their way back to the media.
Super Bowl weekend is officially here, this Sunday, February 11th at 6:30 p.m. the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are taking on the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers. This highly anticipated showdown will determine who will be the Super Bowl LVIII champions. Throughout the playoffs, both sides went through a gauntlet of teams looking to earn a chance to play in the final game. For the Chiefs, there was a lot of doubt during their regular season as the offense was not as explosive compared to past years. However, in typical Chiefs fashion, they always turn it up a notch when the playoffs come around.
On Thursday, February 1, the Student Government Association Class of 2025, Kean Wellness Center, and the Student Government Freshman Class of 2027 hosted Hearts & Health in the MSC Alumni Atrium. From 2 to 5 p.m., students were able to participate in several activities about love to receive cupcakes and carnations at the end. The event allowed students to learn about self-love and protection during this season of love. The table activities present were the Wellness Center, Self-Care Coloring, Heart Stamps, Spin to Win, and Caring Cards. Students enjoyed writing something they love about themselves and great advice on colorful hearts and answering questions for a chance to win a prize.
As the Fall 2023 semester comes to an end and the Kean community prepares for the holiday break, students have the opportunity to reflect on the semester, their expectations, and what they have learned. Although Spring 2024 is some weeks away, Kean students can still use this past semester to prepare for the upcoming school term. The Student Life Media Team spoke with students about the Fall 2023 semester and asked them whether it had met their expectations and if there was anything they would do differently for Spring 2024.
The Kean Sports Summit was held at the North Avenue Academic Building (NAAB) on Thursday, November 30. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., students were able to hear encouraging messages from alumni and sporting executives and network with reputable companies. The Kean Sports Business Club and the President’s Advisory Council introduced the Kean Sports Summit as an opportunity for students to gain insights into the sports business world. The Career Expo and Sports Summit gave each student a chance to develop personally and professionally. Also, participants enjoyed refreshments and complimentary items such as bags and notebooks. Some companies present at the event were the YMCA, New Jersey Devils, Kean Athletics, USA Sport Group, and the Elizabeth Recreation Department.
On Thursday, November 16, Destress Fest hosted by the Student Government Association of Kean University, took place at the Miron Student Center in the Greek Lounge. From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., students learned about ways to ease stress from midterms and other educational commitments while enjoying free Playa Bowls.
