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Kean Dance Marathon Sets Sixth Straight Fundraising Record
Kean Dance Marathon Sets Sixth Straight Fundraising Record
The Kean Dance Marathon raised $54,175 for Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, another record. The marathon has raised more than $230,000 for the hospital since it began in 2014.
Students Help Make Theatre Sensory Friendly for All
Students Help Make Theatre Sensory Friendly for All
The sound level in Wilkins Theater was lowered, the house lights were cut in half, and a team of Kean graduate students provided sensory friendly sand play, crafts, games and a crawl-through tunnel during a recent performance of the children’s show Pinkalicious: The Musical
Chelsea Clinton Urges Action to Help Endangered Species
Chelsea Clinton Urges Action to Help Endangered Species
Best-selling author and animal rights advocate Chelsea Clinton joined Senator Raymond J. Lesniak at Kean's Enlow Recital Hall to discuss her new book, "Don't Let Them Disappear." The former first daughter answered questions from children and signed books for the sold-out crowd.
Research Days Speaker Creates STEAM from STEM
Research Days Speaker Creates STEAM from STEM
The keynote speaker at Kean's Research Days will be celebrated artist Paula Gaetano Adi, known for her works that combine art and technology. Her appearance highlights the addition of the arts to the traditional STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio Advocates for Healthy Food for All
Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio Advocates for Healthy Food for All
Speaking at the 12th Annual Human Rights Institute Conference, Hunger: The Politics of Food, the food policy activist and head judge of Bravo’s Top Chef told the audience to go beyond food drives and demand action from elected leaders.
New Jersey’s First Lady Promotes Family Health Initiative at Kean
New Jersey’s First Lady Promotes Family Health Initiative at Kean
New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy spoke at a Women's History Month celebration at Kean, outlining her Nurture NJ program to ensure equitable maternal and infant care among women and children of all races and ethnicities.
Higher Education Expert Touts the Value of 'Big Questions'
Higher Education Expert Touts the Value of 'Big Questions'
Ken Bain, Ph.D., the founding director of teaching and learning centers at several universities and the author of two best-selling books on teaching and learning, recently conducted a professional development session for Kean faculty.
Raising Community Awareness About Hunger
Raising Community Awareness About Hunger
The Kean University community prepared for the recent Human Rights Institute (HRI) conference, Hunger: The Politics of Food, with a series of activities to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in the United States and around the world.
Chelsea Clinton to Speak, Sign New Book at Kean University
Chelsea Clinton to Speak, Sign New Book at Kean University
Event Sponsored by the Lesniak Institute for American Leadership, Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series
Best-selling author Chelsea Clinton will speak about her new children’s book, Don’t Let Them Disappear, and threats to endangered animals during a spe
Kean Education Students Bring Flair for Dance to Child Care Center
Kean Education Students Bring Flair for Dance to Child Care Center
The young children of the Kean University Child Care and Development Center recently got the chance to practice yoga and dance as part of a class conducted by Kean's physical education and early childhood education majors.