Past Events
Fall 2024
HRI Gallery Exhibit:
Wigstock by Pierre Dalpé
Opening Reception Event
World Contraception Day:
Free HIV Testing and Contraceptives from Iris House
Screening of Adam Ruins Everything: Sex and Dating
Animal Rights Event
Celebrate animal tights with passionate activist organizations and play with furry friends!
World Mental Health Day
Spin-the-wheel for a prize and have some insight into mental health!
HRI's First Ever Drag Brunch!
Join in on a fabulous time of music, food, and fun with a Q&A surrounding the history of Drag and it's role in society today
United Nations Day
Join us in the MSC Atrium for information and prizes on human rights
Artivism
Paint-and-Sip with non-alcoholic mocktails in honor of activists!
Food Drive
Support of community with non-perishable food and personal hygiene projects for the Cougar Pantry
Ndaba Mandela will also be holding a discussion on Food Security
Catch a Fire: Film Screening
Discussion will follow with Senior Human Rights Fellow, Ndaba Mandela!
Sports for Social Change and Advocacy
Discussion and Drill Sessions with Kean Athletes and local youth with Ndaba Mandela
Human Rights Networking Event
Participate in a Career Expo and Career Panel with Ndaba Mandela, centered around careers aiding in human rights
Human Rights and Social Change: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join the HRI for a open-ended discussion with Ndaba Mandela
Interfaith Voting Event: Reflecting on Post-Election Results
Voting Squad, Interfaith Advisory Council, and the office of DEI, come together to discuss feelings on post-election results
Transgender Vigil
Join the HRI in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Adam Ruins Everything: Series
The HRI will be screening a few episodes of this comical series that tackles some difficult topics
Sobibór Site and Museum Tour
A virtual tour of the former Sobibór camp site as well as museum and memorial
No Day But Today - A Conversation with Scott Fried
Join the HRI in welcoming back Scott Fried, an international award-winning speaker, educator, and advocate for HIV/ AIDS
Spring 2025
MLK Day Civics Education Presentation
Join the Human Rights Institute and Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship in honoring the legacy of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for a lesson on unity, equity, social justice and the significance of civic participation.
Support this program was funded by a grant from Engage NJ.
Spring '25 Artist Talk and Gallery Reception
Welcome artist Weiling Pan to Kean University for the opening of her exhibit Journey of Growth
LGBTQIA+ Film Festival
Three feature films - MILK, Hurricane Bianca and RENT - depict differing experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community!