Welcome Week 2011

Monday, August 29, 2011 through Thursday, September 8, 2011

 

Welcome Week Mission Statement

The mission of the Welcome Week Steering Committee is to coordinate student programs and activities that will welcome Kean University residential and commuter students to campus life and a new academic year. The committee will also work to foster a sense of responsibility and commitment throughout the entire University community to take part in a unified effort to welcome new and returning students.

 

Welcome Week Goals

The goals of Welcome Week are:

  • to provide access to information and resources that will promote personal and academic success, wellness and responsible decision-making;
  • to provide opportunities for meaningful interaction that will build and maintain relationships between students, faculty, staff and administrators; and
  • to build community and foster a sense of institutional pride and respect.

 

Monday, August 29, 2011

First-Year and Transfer Student Move-In

12 noon to 7 p.m. - Residence Halls

Move-ins will take place on Monday, August 29, 2011 between 12 noon and 7 p.m. through Downs Hall. Please enter the campus via the Green Lane entrance and park any vehicles in the Vaughn-Eames parking lot. Students with last names that begin with M - Z will be permitted to move-in from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Students with the last names that begin with A - L will be permitted to move-in from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Office of Residence Life strongly encourages students to bring hand-trucks for move-ins. The Office of Residence Life will provide a limit number of moving carts. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~reslife.

Health Services

9 A.M. to 7 P.M. - Downs Hall room 127

Kean University Health Services will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Health Services is located in Downs Hall, room 127, to assist new students with health immunization requirements. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Health-Services.

Brunch/Lunch

10 a.M. to 2 P.M. - NURH Dining Hall

Enjoy a nice mid-day meal in the New Upperlcass Residence Hall (NURH) Dining Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food options will still be available from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hawaiian Luau

4:30 P.M. to 9 P.M. - NURH Dining Hall

All resident students are invited to attend a Hawaiian Luau dinner in the New Upperlcass Residence Hall (NURH) Dining Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

RA Floor Meetings - Required for Residents

7 P.M. to 8 P.M. - Residence Halls

All resident students are required to attend a floor meeting with their respective Resident Assistant(s) on their respective floors within the Kean University Residence Halls. For more information about the RA Floor Meetings, all resident students should see their respective Resident Assistant or Residence Hall Director.

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

8 P.M. to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more.

Screening Room: Life As We Know It

8 P.M. to 10 P.M. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Life As We Know It' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 8 p.m.

Synopsis: Two people who can't stand each other are forced to care for the same child in this domestic comedy drama starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel. Holly Heigl is a caterer whose career is just getting off the ground; Eric Duhamel directs sports for a major network. Their first date was a nightmare, and now they're about to become a family. When their goddaughter Sophie's parents both perish in a tragic accident, Holly and Eric are informed that they were singled out as Sophie's caretakers in the event of an unforeseen disaster. Now, in order to raise Sophie right, this bickering pair must put their differences aside while mastering the fine art of parenthood. Coordinating their new lives and getting along won't be easy for Eric and Holly, but somewhere between the conflicting schedules and drastic lifestyle changes, the reluctant couple realizes that with a help from Sophie, they're starting to resemble a real family.

Open Volleyball and Basketball

8 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. - UC Volleyball / Basketball Courts

Enjoy a game of volleyball and/or basketball on the University Center Volleyball and Basketball Courts. Volleyballs and basketballs will be provided by the Kean University Department of Athletics and Recreation. To learn more about Kean University recreation and intramurals, please visit http://intramurals.keanathletics.com.

 

Game Corner

7 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. - Dougall Hall Patio

Join the Center for Leadership and Service for a night of checkers, dominoes and Uno outside the University Center.

 

Late Night Breakfast

9:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. - UC Atrium

Join the Office of Residence Life staff for a late night breakfast in the University Center cafeteria from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

 

Screening Room: Robin Hood

10 P.M. to 12 Midnight - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Robin Hood' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 10 p.m.

Synopsis: Oscar® winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as “Robin Hood,” whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

New Student Orientation

8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. - Kean University Main Campus

The daylong New Student Orientation includes welcomes from President Dawood Farahi, officers of the University and students leaders. A nationally known educational motivator conducts an interactive workshop on time management, study skills and habit modification to fit their new lives as college students.

If you have not done so yet, visit http://cas.kean.edu/orientation/registration.asp to register for New Student Orientation.

Breakfast

8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. - Harwood Arena Parking Lot

Check-In

8:30 A.M. to 9 A.M. - Harwood Arena

Welcome

9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. - Harwood Arena

Transfer Student Group: Campus Tour

10 A.M. to 11 A.M. - Main Campus - EndS at STEM

Group K: Never, Never, Never Give Up: Jonathan Sprinkles

10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. - Wilkins Theatre

Group U: T2K Class

10 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. - Check NSO Schedule for Room Assignment

Transfer STUDENT GROUP: Information Session

11 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. - STEM Auditorium

Group K: T2K Class

11:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. - Check NSO Schedule for Room Assignment

Group U: Never, Never, Never Give Up: Jonathan Sprinkles

11:30 A.M. to 12:45 P.M. - Wilkins Theatre

Group K and U: Lunch

12:45 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - Cougar's Green & Downs Hall

Transfer Student Group: Lunch

12:45 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. - STEM Building

Group K & Transfer Student Group: Living Life at Performance Level - Curtis Zimmerman

1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - Wilkins Theatre

Group U: Information Fair

1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. - Harwood Arena

Group K: Information Fair

2:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. - Harwood Arena

Group U: Living Life at Performance Level - Curtis Zimmerman

2:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. - Wilkins Theatre

Transfer Student Group: Evaluation & Raffles

3:45 P.M. to 4 P.M. - Harwood Arena Lobby

 

Upperclass Student Move-In

8 A.M. to 5 P.M. - Residence Halls

Move-ins will take place on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. through their respective buildings. Please enter the campus via the Morris Avenue entrance and park the cars in the Vaughn Eames parking lot. Students with the last names that begin with A - K will be permitted to move in from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students with the last names that begin with L - Z will be permitted to move in from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. The Office of Residence Life strongly encourages students to bring hand-trucks for move-ins. The Office of Residence Life will provide a limit number of moving carts. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~reslife.



University Center Game Room Open

9 A.M. to 11 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.


Volleyball

6:30 p.m. to 12 midnight - University Center Volleyball Courts

Enjoy a game of volleyball outside of the University Center. Volleyballs and referees will be provided by the Kean University Department of Athletics and Recreation.

 

Roller Stake Under the Stars

7 p.m. to 12 midnight - University Center Basketball Courts

Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government is hosting a mobile skating rink on the University Center basketball courts. Come skate to the tunes of the DJ on an outdoor roller rink! Skates will be provided. Free admission with Kean University student ID! For more information about Student Organization, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

Go Cart Obstacle Course

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Downs Hall

Test your driving ability and learn about the dangers of alcohol consumption and driving. Information provided by the Kean University Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (AToD) Task Force and Kean University Department of Public Safety and Police. For more information about AToD, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/AToD.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

8 P.M. to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Screening Room: Conviction

8 P.M. to 10 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Conviction' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 8 p.m.

Synopsis: A working mother puts herself through law school in an effort to represent her brother, who has been wrongfully convicted of murder and has exhausted his chances to appeal his conviction through public defenders.

 

Photo Scavenger Hunt

8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Begin at Dougall Hall Patio

The Campus Crusade for Christ is hosting a photo scavenger hunt from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Groups of four (4) will depart from the Dougall Hall patio on their quest to meet new people and learn more about Kean University. The winning team will receive prizes. For more information about the Campus Crusade for Christ, please visit https://kean.collegiatelink.net/organization/keancru.

 

Screening Room: Little Fockers

10 P.M. to 12 Midnight - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Little Fockers' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 10 p.m.

Synopsis: Family-patriarch Jack Byrnes wants to appoint a successor. Does his son-in-law, the "male nurse", Greg Focker have what it takes?

 

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

University Center Game Room Open

9 A.M. to 11 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Fit to Be Kean Preview

12 noon to 2 p.m. - D'Angola Hall small gym

Are you ready to be 'Fit to be Kean'? Fit to be Kean is a nutrition and exercise program for Kean University students, faculty and staff. The program consists of nutrition and health information as well as exercise tips and advice. For more information about 'Fit to be Kean', please contact Health Services, located in Downs Hall room 126, by calling 908-737-4880.

 

Alcohol Free Beer Pong

12 noon to 2 p.m. - New Freshman Residence Hall Multipurpose Room

Come play 'Alcohol Free Beer Pong' in the New Freshman Residence Hall with the Kean University Historical Society at noon! Open to resident students only.

 

Trip: Liberty Science Center

Shuttle departs at 12 noon. - Liberty Science center, Jersey City, NJ

Liberty Science Center is an interactive science museum and learning center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. For more information about Liberty Science Center, please visit http://www.lsc.org/. To sign up, please visit the Office of Residence Life in Whiteman Hall. Space is limited. For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life at 908-737-6800. The Liberty Science Center trip includes free admission and transportation and is open to resident students only.

 

Screening Room: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

4 P.M. to 5:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 4 p.m.

Synopsis: Live-action adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel about a wise-cracking sixth grade student.

 

Kean University Planetarium Show

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Planetarium, Science Building, 3rd Floor

Did you know Kean University had a planetarium? Visit the planetarium for a show and get a whole new look at our Universe.

 

Screening Room: Love Potion No. 9

5:30 P.M. to 7:15 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Love Potion No. 9' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 5:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Tate Donovan, a geek biochemist with no luck at all with women, is persuaded by his friends to visit a gypsy, Madame Ruth. She gives him "Love Potion No. 8", an elixir which can potentially force anyone of the opposite sex to instantly fall in love with him. He shares the potion with his friend, Diane, and together they embark on a "scientific evaluation" that gets out of hand.

 

Volleyball and Basketball

6 P.M. to 12 midnight- UC Volleyball / Basketball Courts

Enjoy a game of volleyball and/or basketball on the University Center Volleyball and Basketball Courts. Volleyballs and basketballs will be provided by the Kean University Department of Athletics and Recreation. To learn more about Kean University recreation and intramurals, please visit http://intramurals.keanathletics.com.

 

Kean University Planetarium Show

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Planetarium, Science Building, 3rd Floor

Did you know Kean University had a planetarium? Visit the planetarium for a show and get a whole new look at our Universe.

 

Screening Room: Unstoppable

7:15 P.M. to 9 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Unstoppable' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 7:15 p.m.

Synopsis: With an unmanned, half-mile-long freight train barreling toward a city, a veteran engineer and a young conductor race against the clock to prevent a catastrophe.

 

Pool Party

8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - D'Angola Gym Pool

Enjoy music as you go for a swim in the D'Angola Gym Pool. To learn more about Kean University recreation and intramurals, please visit http://intramurals.keanathletics.com.

 

Screening Room: Inception

9 P.M. to 11 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Inception' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 11 p.m.

Synopsis: In a world where technology exists to enter the human mind through dream invasion, a highly skilled thief is given a final chance at redemption which involves executing his toughest job to date: Inception.

 

Thursday, September 1, 2011

First Day of Fall 2011 Classes

 

University Center Game Room Open

9 A.M. to 11 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Air Brush T-Shirts & Popcorn

12 noon to 3 p.m. - University Center Plaza

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Come enjoy some popcorn and get a FREE air brushed t-shirt on the University Center plaza from 12 noon until 3 p.m.

 

Make A Friendship Bracelet

12 noon to 3 p.m. - University Center Atrium

Make a friendship bracelet with the sisters of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., in the University Center Atrium from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

 

Laser Tag and Wrecking Ball

12 noon to 4 p.m. - Universiy Center Basketball Courts

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Come enjoy an energizing game of laser tag and survive the wrecking ball from 12 noon until 4 p.m. on the University Center basketball courts.

 

Smoothies and Mocktails

12 noon to 2 p.m. - University Center Plaza

Enjoy a FREE smoothie courtesy of the Kean University Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (AToD) Task Force. For more information about AToD, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/AToD.

 

Kean University Men's Soccer vs. John Jay College

2 p.m. - East Campus Field

Come out and support the Soccer team on the East Campus Field. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Soccer or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Welcome Back Cultural Picnic

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - University Center Plaza

Kick off the start of the semester with the Office of Student Government and Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government, with a FREE Caribbean themed food, music, give-aways, and entertainment in the University Center Plaza from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Student Organization, please visit www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

World-Class Education at Your Fingertips - Computer/Technology Workshop

3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Maxine and Jack Lane Center for Academic Success room 202

Need assistance navigating the Kean University technological system? Join the Returning Ongoing Student Association (ROSA) for a computer/technology workshop as they provide assistance to Kean University students with KeanWISE, Cougar Link, KeanGOOGLE email and the library database. For more information about ROSA, visit their page on Cougar Link at https://kean.collegiatelink.net/organization/rosa.

 

Volleyball and Basketball

6 P.M. to 11 p.m. - UC Volleyball / Basketball Courts

Enjoy a game of volleyball and/or basketball on the University Center Volleyball and Basketball Courts. Volleyballs and basketballs will be provided by the Kean University Department of Athletics and Recreation. To learn more about Kean University recreation and intramurals, please visit http://intramurals.keanathletics.com.

 

Kean University WoMen's Volleyball vs. The College at Brockport

7 p.m. - Harwood Arena

Come out and support the Volleyball team in Harwood Arena. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Volleyball or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Screening Room: No Strings Attached

7:45 P.M. to 9:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'No Strings Attached' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 7:45 p.m.

Synopsis: A guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it's not long before they learn that they want something more.

 

Screening Room: Bridesmaids

9:30 P.M. to 11:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Bridesmaids' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 9:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Picked as her best friend's maid of honor, lovelorn and broke Annie looks to bluff her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals with an oddball group of bridesmaids.

 

Friday, September 2, 2011

University Center Game Room Open

10 A.M. to 7 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Vaccine Shot Party - Gardasil Vaccine Shots

12 p.m. to 2 p.m. - Downs Hall

Kean University Health Services will b administering Gardasil vaccine shots from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Downs Hall. Gardasil prevents certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). For more information, please contact Health Services, located in Downs Hall room 126, by calling 908-737-4880. For more information about Kean University Health Services, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Health-Services.

 

Minute to Win It w/ C.L.A.S.S. Nerds

1 p.m. to 2 p.m. - University Center Plaza

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Come play 'Minute to Win It' with the University Center's C.L.A.S.S. Nerds at 1 p.m. in the University Center plaza.

 

Kean University Tennis vs. The College of New Jersey

4 p.m. - Varsity Tennis Courts

Come out and support the Tennis team in the Varsity Tennis Courts. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Tennis or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Screening Room: Jumping the Broom

8 P.M. to 10 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Jumping the Broom' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 8 p.m.

Synopsis: Two very different families converge on Martha's Vineyard one weekend for a wedding.

 

Screening Room: Devil

10:30 P.M. to 12:30 a.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Devil' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 10:30 p.m.

Synopsis: A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them.


Saturday, September 3, 2011

Breakfast and Cartoons

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - University Center Atrium

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Join the University Center staff as you watch Saturday morning cartoons and eat breakfast in the University Center Atrium from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

 

Trip: Six Flags Great Adventure

Bus departs at 9 a.m. SHARP! - Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ

Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government, is sponsoring a trip to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ. Tickets are on sale NOW at Wilkins Theater Box Office for $5 per ticket. 1 ticket per Kean ID. Bus departs from Wilkins Theater Shuttle Stop at 9 a.m. SHARP and will leave Six Flags at 6 p.m.. You must take our bus to and from Six Flags. For more information, please contact the Office of Student Government, located in University Center room 321, by calling 908-737-5190. For information about ticket sales, please contact the Kean Stage Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469). For more information about Six Flags Great Adventure, please visit http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure. For more information about Student Organization, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

Trip: Day At The Beach: Sandy Hook Beach Clean Up and Trip

Shuttle Departs Kean University at 9 a.m. - Sandy Hook National Recreation Area

Help your environment and clean one of New Jersey's busiest beaches during Labor Day weekend. A shuttle will depart Kean University and take volunteers to Sandy Hook National Recreation Area where they will help clean the beach. Following the beach clean-up all of the students will be able to stay on the beach and enjoy one of the last beach days of summer FREE of charge! Additional information will be available soon. Online registration is required. To register, please visit https://kean.collegiatelink.net/organization/volunteer/calendar/details/87148 to register! For more information, please contact the Center for Leadership and Service, located in University Center room 219, by calling 908-737-5170 or emailing serve@kean.edu. For more information about the Center for Leadership and Service, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Center-for-Leadership-and-Service.

 

Kean University Women's Soccer vs. St. Joseph's College - L.I.

11 a.m. - Kean Alumni Stadium

Come out and support the Women's Soccer team in Kean Alumni Stadium. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Soccer or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Screening Room: Biker Boyz

11:30 a.M. to 1:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Biker Boyz' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 11:30 a.m.

Synopsis: A son of the leader of a legendary group of an urban biker gang tries to retain his championship title.

 

Screening Room: Fast Five

1:30 p.M. to 4:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Fast Five' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 1:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Dominic and his crew find themselves on the wrong side of the law once again as they try to switch lanes between a ruthless drug lord and a relentless federal agent.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

2 p.m. to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Screening Room: Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

4 p.M. to 6 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 4 p.m.

Synopsis: A bachelor is haunted by the ghosts of his past girlfriends at his younger brother's wedding.

 

Screening Room: Avatar

6:15 p.M. to 9 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Avatar' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 6:15 p.m.

Synopsis: A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.

 

Screening Room: Fast Five

9 p.M. to 11 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Fast Five' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 9 p.m.

Synopsis: Dominic and his crew find themselves on the wrong side of the law once again as they try to switch lanes between a ruthless drug lord and a relentless federal agent.

 

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Kean University Field Hockey vs. Roanoke College

10:30 a.m. - Kean Alumni Stadium

Come out and support the Field Hockey team in Kean Alumni Stadium. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Field Hockey or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Kean University Women's Soccer vs. Muhlenberg College

1 p.m. - Kean Alumni Stadium

Come out and support the Women's Soccer team in Kean Alumni Stadium. Admission is free for Kean University students with a valid KUID. For more information about the Soccer or Kean Athletics visit http://www.keanathletics.com to get up-to-the-minute scores, schedules and athletics news.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

2 p.m. to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Trip: Dorney Park

Bus departs at 12 noon - Dorney Park, Allentown, PA

The Office of Residence Life is sponsoring a trip to Dorney Park in Allentown, PA. Dorney Park is one of the most popular amusement parks on the East Coast of the United States. It features some of the world's most prominent rollercoasters, including Steel Force, the ninth longest steel rollercoaster in the world and the longest on the U.S. East Coast. Tickets are available to resident students for $5 at the Wilkins Theatre Box Office. Space is limited, get your tickets today! For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life, located in Whiteman Hall by calling 908-737-6800. For information about ticket sales, please contact the Kean Stage Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469). For more information about Dorney Park, please visit http://www.dorneypark.com/.

 

Trip: WNBA: New York Liberty vs. Minnestoa Lynx

Bus Departs at 2:30 p.m. - Prudential Center, Newark, NJ

The Office of Residence Life is sponsoring a trop to see the WNBA's New York Liberty play the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday, September 4, 2011. The shuttle leaves at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $1. For more information, please contact the Office of Residence Life, located in Whiteman Hall at 908-737-6800.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Screening Room: Daredevil

2:15 p.M. to 4 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Daredevil' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 4 p.m.

Synopsis: A man blinded by toxic waste which also enhanced his remaining senses fights crime as an acrobatic martial arts superhero.

 

Labor Day BBQ

3 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Dougall Hall Patio

Join the Office of Residence Life for a Labor Day BBQ on the Dougall Hall Patio from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. complete with hot dogs and hamburgers.

 

Screening Room: Our Family Wedding

5:45 p.M. to 7:30 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Our Family Wedding' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 5:45 p.m.

Synopsis: The weeks leading up to a young couple's wedding is comic and stressful, especially as their respective fathers try to lay to rest their feud.

 

Screening Room: Scream 4

7:30 p.M. to 10 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Scream 4' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 7:30 p.m.

Synopsis: Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer.

 

Screening Room: Final Destination

10 p.M. to 12 midnight - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Final Destination' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 10 p.m.

Synopsis: After a teenager has a terrifying vision of him and his friends dying in a plane crash, he prevents the accident only to have Death hunt them down, one by one.


Tuesday, September 6, 2011

University Center Game Room Open

9 A.M. to 11 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Tournament Tuesday: Ping Pong

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. - University Center Game Room

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Come to the University Center Game Room on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, for the first 'Tournament Tuesday' of the Fall 2011 semester. This week's tournament is ping pong.

 

Smoothies and Mocktails

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. - University Center Game Room

Enjoy a FREE smoothie courtesy of the Kean University Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (AToD) Task Force. For more information about AToD, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/AToD.

 

Volleyball

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - University Center Volleyball Sandpit

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Enjoy a game of volleyball outside of the University Center. Volleyballs and referees will be provided by the Kean University Department of Athletics and Recreation and the University Center Administration office.

** CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER **

 

Screening Room: Sherlock Holmes

9 p.M. to 11 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Sherlock Holmes' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 9 p.m.

Synopsis: Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

 

Harlem Wizards

7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Harwood Arena

The Office of Student Government and Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government, are bringing the famous Harlem Wizards to Kean University to showcase all of their "trick-hoops & alley-oops" in Harwood Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2011! Free Admission! Not sure who they are? Check out their website www.harlemwizards.com. For more information about Student Organization, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

University Center Game Room Open

9 A.M. to 11 P.M. - UC Game Room

The University Center Game room will be open regular hours. The University Center Game Room includes pool/billiard tables, ping pong, air hockey, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation Connect and more. All students must use their Kean University student ID to access the game room. For more information, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Game-Room-.

 

Residence Life Game Rooms Open

12 noon to 12 midnight - NFRH/NURH Game Room

The Office of Residence Life Game Rooms in the New Freshman Residence Hall (NFRH) and the New Upperclass Residence Hall (NURH) will be open from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight for resident students. All students must use their Kean University student ID cards to enter the game room. The game rooms consist of pool/billiard tables, ping pong, large flat screen TVs and more. Residence Life game rooms are for resident students only.

 

Kean Gear

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - University Center Plaza

The Office of Student Government and Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government, are hosting 'Kean Gear' from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Center plaza. Celebrate Kean Spirit Day by customizing hats, mugs, and drawstring bags! We provide all of the memorabilia and decorating tools! For more information about Student Organization, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

GPSC Welcome Back Picnic

3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. - East Campus Lawn

The Office of Student Government and the Graduate and Part-time Student Council (GPSC) will be hosting a Welcome Back Pinic on the lawn of East Campus from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Come find out how you can be involved with GPSC and enjoy free food, giveaways, and entertainment! For more information about GPSC, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~gpsc.

** CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER **

 

Pizza with the Presidents / Karaoke

6 p.m. to 11 p.m. - University Center Cougar's Den

The Office of Student Government and Student Organization of Kean University, the full-time undergraduate student government, are hosting 'Pizza with the Presidents' and karaoke. Come meet and mingle with the President's of the various governments, funded groups, non-funded groups, and Greek organizations on campus from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the University Center Cougar's Den!For more information about Student Organization, please visit http://www.kean.edu/~stuorg.

 

Smoothies and Mocktails

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - University Center Cougar's Den

Enjoy a FREE smoothie courtesy of the Kean University Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs (AToD) Task Force. For more information about AToD, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/AToD.

 

 

Screening Room: Jonah Hex

7:30 p.M. to 9 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Jonah Hex' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 7:30 p.m.

Synopsis: The U.S. military makes a scarred bounty hunter with warrants on his own head an offer he cannot refuse: in exchange for his freedom, he must stop a terrorist who is ready to unleash Hell on Earth.

 

Screening Room: Devil

9 p.M. to 11 p.m. - NURH Screening Room

The Office of Residence Life will be showing the movie 'Devil' in the New Upperclass Residence Hall Screening Room at 9 p.m.

Synopsis: A group of people are trapped in an elevator and the Devil is mysteriously amongst them.

 

Illusionist: Leon Etienne

8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - University Center Little Theatre

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) What do you get when you cross awesome, classic magic illusions -- that have been completely updated and redesigned for today's audiences -- rock show lighting and music elements, and a highly skilled, captivating performer? You get illusionist Leon Etienne. Illusionist Leon Etienne brings to the stage a spectacular theatrical magic production and takes his audience on a journey filled with dramatic illusions, personality, and state-of-the-art theatrical effects. In the world of magic, manipulation is often thought of as one of the most difficult skill sets to master. Featured in every performance is Leon's amazing signature award-winning manipulation act. To learn more about Leon Etienne, please visit http://www.leonetienne.com. Leon Etienne will be proforming at 8 p.m. in the University Center Little Theatre on Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

 

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Lunch Time Lecture Series

12 noon to 1 p.m. - University Center Cougar's Den

Details coming soon!

 

Student Services and On-Campus Employment Fair

2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - University Center Atrium

Kean University offers a plethora of services to its student community. Services range from the Counseling Center to Health Services to Campus Safety to Student Employment. Are you interested in working on campus? Several Kean University offices will be on hand to accept applications and provide more information about working on campus from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the University Center Atrium.

 

Jeopardy

8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - University Center Cougar's Den

Got C.L.A.S.S.? (Campus Life Activities for Student Success) Join the University Center Administration for a game of Jeopardy in he University Center Cougar's Den at 8 p.m.

 

Welcome Back Party

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. - Doors Close at 11:30 p.m. - Downs Hall

The Greek Senate of Kean University will be hosting the Fall 2011 Welcome Back Party on Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Downs Hall. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 6, 2011, for $2 at the Wilkins Theatre Box Office. Doors close at 11:30 p.m. There will be no re-admittance. Metal detectors will be in use. No hats or headgear will be permitted. Kean University students only. All students must present a valid Kean University student ID upon entering Downs Hall. For more information about ticket sales, please contact the Kean Stage Box Office at (908) 737-SHOW (7469). For more information about the Welcome Back Party, please contact the Greek Senate, care of the Center for Leadership and Service, located in University Center room 219, by calling 908-737-5170. For more information about the Center for Leadership and Service, please visit http://www.kean.edu/KU/Center-for-Leadership-and-Service.

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Fall 2011 Meet the Greeks

 

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Cougar Clue: Campus Awareness Festival

 

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Homecoming 2011

 

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