Knowledge is Power
(02/27/18 9:48pm)
On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Tyrone Powers, Ph.D., presented "Dissecting Policing in Black and White from COINTELPRO to Freddie Gray" in heart of Black History Month.
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On Wednesday, Feb. 21, Tyrone Powers, Ph.D., presented "Dissecting Policing in Black and White from COINTELPRO to Freddie Gray" in heart of Black History Month.
On Tuesday, Feb. 20, students gathered to pay tribute to the memory of Martin Luther King Jr. at Kean University's Martin Luther King Jr. Garden.
The Poetry Club, African Students Associations and Black Greek Letter organizations Phi Beta Sigma and Sigma Gamma Rho hosted an inclusive open mic night that celebrated diversity and the accomplishments of Black History on the evening of Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
A multitude of students and fans of poetry alike filled the confines of the Cougar's Den on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 14, as the Poetry Club, African Students Association at Kean University and Black Greek letter organizations Sigma Gamma Rho and Phi Beta Sigma hosted AfRHOcentric, an open mic night dedicated to creativity and inclusiveness that featured captivating, exquisite and intricate pieces of artistry in the form of poetry, rap, song and spoken word delivered by students from the Poetry Club at Kean University and other individuals from other schools who were interested in performing poetry or their own innovation to the crowd on the evening of Valentine's Day.
Kean University is a community that really emphasizes the importance of academic success. With that being said, Kean University allows students the opportunity to build their knowledge, understanding and GPA.
Former Trenton Police Sergeant Carol Russell (gray jacket) visited Kean University to inform members of the Kean community about what it is like to be an African-American policewomen and the daily struggles they undergo as members of their police forces.
On Thursday, Feb. 15, students had the opportunity to relax and unwind after a stressful month and a half back at school at the Welcome Back Party hosted by Greek Senate.
Studying abroad is both a fascinating and challenging endeavor. It is intended to be a life-changing experience that incites changes in perspective, personal growth and understanding. So, what must it be like to be an international student studying here at Kean University? And what is it like over at Wenzhou-Kean? Some students shared their unique experiences and culture at the Ni Hao event on Thursday, Feb. 15.
As an ode to Black History Month, the Office of Africana Studies hosted an informative and influential event in the Miron Student Center Little Theatre Tuesday, Feb. 13. Carol Russell, a retired police sergeant who served the Trenton Police Department, spoke about the struggles of minority and African-American female police officers in an environment dominated by the male and Caucasian majority. This presentation, given to the audience with a vivid PowerPoint shown on the stage of the Little Theatre, made the audience members feel what it is like being in the force as a woman of color.
Ever heard of Mardi Gras? The Catholic Newman Club presented a Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 12 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 12, the new Child Care and Development Center had a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open its new location. The Child Care and Development Center has gone through many changes over the past few months with the moving of it to Downs Hall, but it has found its new home.
Current freshman at Kean University strutted their stuff during the college hour of Thursday, Feb. 8, as the School of General Studies hosted its coveted freshman social just before Valentine's Day. From 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., the "Pre-Valentines Welcome Back Social" consisted of an open mic on the stage of the Cougar's Den and young, inquisitive students mingling and reconnecting with old friends and peers met in the fall semester. New freshmen at the university were encouraged to attend the festivities as well.
On the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 9, The Involvement Center presented the third event of the 2018 installment of Involvement Week, titled "Shazam It!". From 6 to 9 p.m., two groups of three students walked into the Miron Student Center Little Theater and sat at opposite tables with buzzers on them, guessing their favorite tunes from today and the past. Musical genres varied as each song played, yet the fun and excitement of the games lasted for the entire night.
The Involvement Center hosted the Student Involvement and Employment EXPO, a career and involvement fair, Tuesday, Feb. 6, from noon to 4:30 p.m. inside of the Miron Student Center (MSC) Atrium. The second day of the 2018 Involvement Week saw a multitude of students walk around a circle of connected tables that displayed the various organizations and employment opportunities this campus has to offer.
What are some struggles that students at Kean University may go through? Some of them could be sexism, racism and even homophobia. The Office of Residential Student Services and PRIDE want to allow students the opportunity to learn about these struggles within the LGBT community.
Every February, the United States of America celebrates Black History Month to remember both the past and present struggles and accomplishments of the African American community. On Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 Kean University started the commemoration with a flag raising ceremony by the Pan-African Student Union (along with the Office of Africana Studies's Director James Conyers, Ph.D.) and later the Black History Month Kickoff event hosted by the Office of Student Government's PULSE.
National Wear Red Day is an event in February that seeks to show support and awareness for women by wearing red. Wear Red Day at Kean University took place on Friday, Feb. 2, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Miron Student Center (MSC) Atrium.
The hectic life of an average college student leaves little time and consideration for one's own well being. Thankfully, Fit to be Kean offers four different programs from Sunday to Thursday for commuters and residents alike.
Megan Bussiere's Talk to Me: A Reading About Aphasia highlighted the trials and tribulations aphasia patients and their caretakers underwent, while informing its audiences about the realities of the disorder in a poignant and comedic way.
On the evening of Friday, Jan. 26, an ordinarily calm and quiet hallway in the midst of the Miron Student Center was unusually lively and spirited as students, faculty members and groups of parents patiently waited across the wooden doors of the Miron Student Center (MSC) Little Theatre, anticipating the moment of entering the confines of the venue to enjoy the day's experience.