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Wednesday, February 4, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Microsoft® Excel, Part II, from 9 a.m. to
noon, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside,
N.J. The second session will be held on Thursday, February 5. There
is a reduced fee of $110 for the two classes. Pre-registration is
required for CECB 103, Section 09W, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a workshop titled The Effective Business Plan,
from 9 a.m. to noon at the University's East Campus, Room 158 A, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Topics will include reasons for and components
of an effective business plan. The fee is $15 per person or $20 for
two. Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be made
upon request. Be sure to bring business cards and brochures for networking
purposes. For more information or to register, contact Tyra Addison
at (908) 737-5950.
The Office of Africana Studies of Kean University
will host a three-part Diaspora Day, beginning at 2 p.m. with Black
Muslims in America, followed by Self-Portrait of a Nigerian
King at 3:30 p.m., and an Afro-Cuban Dance Workshop at 5 p.m.
All events will take place at Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. For more information, contact the Office of Africana Studies
at (908) 737-3915.
Thursday, February 5, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a workshop titled Monopolize Your Marketplace,
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University's East Campus, Room
158 A, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Through the creation of advertising
materials, the workshop will address how to solve sales and marketing
challenges facing small businesses. There is a $20 fee per person,
which includes literature and refreshments. Special arrangements for
people with disabilities can be made upon request. Be sure to bring
business cards and brochures for networking purposes. For more information
or to register, contact Tyra Addison at (908) 737-5950.
The Office of Africana Studies of Kean University
will host a Middle Passage Simulation, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at Kean's University Center, Room 337 A and B, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. For more information, contact the Office of Africana Studies
at (908) 737-3915.
Friday, February 6, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a free workshop titled Certifications: Federal and
State Procurement Programs, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Community
Education Center, 209 W. 2nd St., Plainfield, N.J. Participants will
learn the requirements, procedures and benefits of both federal and
state certification programs. Special arrangements for people with
disabilities can be made upon request. Be sure to bring business cards
and brochures for networking purposes. For more information or to
register, contact Tyra Addison at (908) 737-5950.
Monday, February 9, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Microsoft® Access, Part I, from 9 a.m. to
noon, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside,
N.J. The second session will be held on Tuesday, February 10. There
is a reduced fee of $110 for the two classes. Pre-registration is
required for CECA 104, Section 09W, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Africana Studies of Kean University
will host a Tribute to Black Men, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
at Kean's University Center, Room 228, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Larry Hamm, president of the People's Organization for Progress
will speak. For more information, contact the Office of Africana Studies
at (908) 737-3915.
The Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy of Kean University
will host a free lecture by two distinguished speakers, Michael Shifter,
vice president of the Inter-American Dialogue, and Dr. Mark Ungar,
associate professor at Brooklyn College, titled The Andean Region:
Crisis, Governance and Drug Trafficking, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50
p.m. in the New Academic Building, Room 113, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. This event is free and open to Kean students and employees only.
For more information, contact the Institute at (908) 737-4139 or via
e-mail to ifsd@kean.edu.
Tuedsay, February 10, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a free seminar titled Financing Your Small Business,
from 10 a.m. to noon at The Incubator, 320 Park Ave., Plainfield,
N.J. This workshop will explore the various loan programs available
to small-business owners and their general requirements, as well as
how to properly approach a lender for maximum success. Special arrangements
for people with disabilities can be made upon request. Bring business
cards and brochures for networking purposes. For further information
or to register, please call Tyra Addington at (908) 737-5950.
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will host Larry Hamm, president of the Peoples Organization
for Progress, in a lecture titled Tribute to Black Men, from
12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., in Kean's University Center, Room 228, 1000
Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. For more information or to reserve a seat,
please contact the Office of Africana Studies at (908) 737-3915.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will present Celebration of a 1954 Supreme Court
Decision, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., in Kean's University Center,
Room 228, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Attorney William Ewing,
Esq. will speak on the landmark Brown vs. Topeka, Kansas Board
of Education, and Moses Scott will share the related experiences
of his youth in a lecture titled They Closed Our Schools.
For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact the Office
of Africana Studies at (908) 737-3915.
Friday, February 13, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a course titled Ballroom/Social
Dancing, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on successive Fridays through
April 16, at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Participants of this course will learn basic dance techniques
and steps in foxtrot, rumba, swing, waltz and cha-cha. No experience
is necessary. Singles and couples are welcome. There will be no class
on March 12 and April 9. There is a fee of $50 per person for the
eight sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEP 119, Section
056, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Saturday, February 14, 2004
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Sunday, February 15, 2004
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 2 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a seminar titled Senior Aerobics,
from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., on successive Tuesdays and Thursdays
through April 15, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. Participants of this course will enjoy quality-choreographed
routines designed to increase range of motion, muscle strength, flexibility
and endurance. Attendees should wear comfortable clothes and sneakers
to class. There will be no class on March 9 and March 11. There is
a fee of $55 for the 16 sessions. Pre-registration is required for
CEP 212, Section 080, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled G.E.D. Preparation:
Part I, from 10 a.m. to noon, on successive Tuesdays and Thursdays
through March 25, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. The course will review test subjects and participants
will develop test-tasking techniques. There is a fee of $158 for the
12 sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEGA 101, Section 080,
to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will host Political Forum: State of Black America
by members of the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus, from 12:30
p.m. to 2 p.m., in Kean's University Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. For more information or to reserve a seat, please contact the
Office of Africana Studies at (908) 737-3915.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a three-part
workshop titled Contract Law and Meeting Management, from
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. This course will explore the legal requirements and
ramifications of various contracts. Subsequent sessions will be held
on Thursday, February 19, and Tuesday, February 24. There is a fee
of $150 for the three classes, and CEUs are available. Pre-registration
is required for CEB 403, Section 086, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Using Your Personal Computer and MS Windows,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the University's East Campus, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. The second session will be held on Thursday,
February 19. There is a fee of $165 for the two classes. Pre-registration
is required for CEC 101, Section 086, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Presentation Skills,
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Tuesdays through March 2, at
the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants
will improve their ability to present all types of material through
the development of basic presentation skills and confidence-building
techniques; detailed notes and guidelines; and a professional evaluation
of a presentation that they will develop during this course. There
is a fee of $87 for the 3 sessions. Pre-registration is required for
CEB 107, Section 027, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled The Annual Fund:
the Basic Building Block for Successful Fund Raising, from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Tuesdays through April 13, at the University's
East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. The course will explore
the critical elements that serve as the basis for all philanthropic
development and implementation. There will be no class on March 9.
There is a fee of $250 for the eight sessions, and CEUs are available.
Pre-registration is required for CEF 301, Section 027, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and
Spirit of Kean University will offer a seminar titled Beginning
Yoga, from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., on successive Tuesdays through
April 13, at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Participants will learn the basic postures of yoga and become
familiar with techniques in breath work, meditation and concentration.
There will be no class on March 9. There is a fee of $104 for the
eight sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEP 107, Section
027, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Medical Billing/Coding,
from 7:50 p.m. to 9:50 p.m., on successive Tuesdays and Thursdays
through April 22, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. Participants will learn the skills needed to handle
insurance problems; complete insurance forms; manually file claims;
trace delinquent claims; and use generic forms to simplify billing
procedures. There will be no class on March 9 and March 11. There
is a fee of $949 for the 18 sessions, which includes text and materials.
Pre-registration is required for CEH 302, Section 087, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a Creative Writing Workshop,
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on successive Wednesdays through March
31, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J.
Through frequent writing exercises, participants will explore the
brainstorming, editing and writer's block that characterize the creative
process. There is a fee of $125 for the six sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEE 305, Section 036, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Market Your Business
for Pennies, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on successive Wednesdays
through February 25, at the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. Designed for business owners, this course will teach
strategies for low-cost marketing plans for staying in business. There
is a fee of $57 for the two sessions. Pre-registration is required
for CEB 203, Section 036, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Strategic Planning
for Nonprofit Organizations, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive
Wednesdays through March 17, at the University's East Campus, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants will learn the process and
purpose of strategic planning, its role within an organization, and
strategies for its implementation. There will be no class on March
10. There is a fee of $140 for the four sessions, and CEUs are available.
Pre-registration is required for CEF 309, Section 047, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
The Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy of Kean University
will present a world-geography workshop titled Our Changing World:
Demographic Transitions, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. in Townsend
Hall, Room 210, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This event is free
and open to Kean students and employees only. For more information,
contact the Institute at (908) 737-4139 or via e-mail to ifsd@kean.edu.
Thursday, February 19, 2004
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will host Political Forum: State of Black America
by state and local presidents of the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.,
in Kean's University Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. For more
information or to reserve a seat, please contact the Office of Africana
Studies at (908) 737-3915.
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will host the Black New Jerseyans Award Ceremony,
from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Conducted by state and local presidents of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), this celebration will
honor African Americans who have made significant contributions to
their professions while maintaining a commitment to addressing issues
that face the black community. For more information or to reserve
a seat, please contact the Office of Africana Studies at (908) 737-3915.
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Friday, February 20, 2004
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Saturday, February 21, 2004
The Teaching Performance Center of Kean University
will host the first installment of a two-day Weekend Substitute
Teaching Seminar, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Kean's main campus,
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This workshop provides the necessary
skills that aspiring or experienced substitute teachers need to be
effective in the classroom, as well as guidance in completing the
forms required to apply for county substitute certification. A notary
public will be present to authorize the documents. Information about
teaching as a career and the pathways to New Jersey teacher certification
will also be presented. The second installment of the seminar will
take place on Sunday, February 22. There is a fee of $160 for the
two days, which includes a handbook, materials and notarization of
substitute-teaching paperwork. For more information or to register,
contact the Kean University Teaching Performance Center at (908) 737-4185.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
and the Transcultural Nursing Institute of Kean University will offer
a Professional Writing and Publishing Workshop, from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. Participants will develop the writing skills appropriate
for graduate-level work and beginning publication. Emphasis will be
given on scholarly and research-based writing. There is a fee of $40,
and CEUs are available. Pre-registration by February 13 is required
for CEH 502, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a course titled Beginning Grammar
for ESL, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on successive Saturdays through
April 24, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. The course will explore
the basic grammar of the English language. No class will be held on
March 13 and April 10. There is a fee of $120 for the eight sessions.
Pre-registration is required for CEE 101, Section 060, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a course titled Intermediate Grammar
for ESL, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., on successive Saturdays through
April 24, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This course is open to
intermediate-level students. No class will be held on March 13 and
April 10. There is a fee of $120 for the eight sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEE 201, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Investing for
Income - Investing for Safety, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at
the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will explore and compare various investment strategies and products
designed to help increase income. There is a fee of $23. Pre-registration
is required for CEF 018, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Taming Grammar
Dragons, from 10 a.m. to noon, on successive Saturdays through
April 3, at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. This course will review the basics of grammar and sentence structure
for clearer, more powerful writing. No class will be held on March
13. There is a fee of $85 for the six sessions. Pre-registration is
required for CEE 203, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Writing and Illustrating
Children's Books, from 10 a.m. to noon, on successive Saturdays
through April 3, at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. Through weekly writing projects and examples, participants
of this course will explore the rich, diverse and colorful world of
children's literature. There will be no class on March 13. There is
a fee of $125 for the six sessions. Pre-registration is required for
CEE 231, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
and the Department of Fine Arts of Kean University will offer a workshop
titled Art for High School Students: Sculpture, from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m., on successive Saturdays through April 24, at the University's
main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This studio course in
the materials and methods of sculpture emphasizes individual expression
and skill development through a variety of techniques. No class will
be held on March 13 and April 10. There is a fee of $185 for the 8
sessions, which includes text and materials. Pre-registration is required
for CEK 504, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education and
the Department of Fine Arts of Kean University will offer a workshop
titled Art for High School Students: Painting, from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m., on successive Saturdays through April 24, at the University's
main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This studio course will
provide an introduction to fundamental methods and materials of painting
emphasizing individual expression and skill development. No class
will be held on March 13 and April 10. There is a fee of $185 for
the 8 sessions, which includes text and materials. Pre-registration
is required for CEK 503, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Beginning Conversation
for ESL, from 11:20 a.m. to 1:20 p.m., on successive Saturdays
through April 24, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
of the course will be able to practice their conversation skills and
improve their listening skills. No class will be held on March 13
and April 10. There is a fee of $120 for the eight sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEE 111, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Intermediate Conversation
for ESL, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., on successive Saturdays
through April 24, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
of the course will develop skills necessary for the clear expression
of ideas and practice teacher-monitored conversation in this intermediate-level
workshop. No class will be held on March 13 and April 10. There is
a fee of $120 for the eight sessions. Pre-registration is required
for CEE 211, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a course titled Beginning Reading
and Vocabulary for ESL, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., on successive
Saturdays through April 24, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
of the course will be able to practice their reading skills and improve
their vocabulary skills. No class will be held on March 13 and April
10. There is a fee of $120 for the eight sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEE 102, Section 061, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 8 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
The Teacher Quality Enhancement Consortium (TQEC)
at Kean University will host a Family Involvement: A Skill-Building
Workshop, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hutchinson Hall, Room 100,
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This free seminar, targeted toward
undergraduate and graduate education students as well as experienced
teachers, will outline the ways to build collaborative partnerships
between educators and students' parents and families and discuss the
No Child Left Behind Home-School Compact. The event is co-sponsored
by the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. For more information
or to register, please contact TQEC at (908) 737-3865 or via e-mail
to tqec@kean.edu.
Sunday, February 22, 2004
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 2 p.m. in
the Zella Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August
Wilson, Joe Turner has improved historical understanding
of our nation's legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human
spirit. Tickets are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets,
call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Monday, February 23, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Mathematics Enhancement,
from 10 a.m. to noon, on successive Mondays and Wednesdays through
March 10, at the University's main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Participants will strengthen their knowledge of basic math skills,
concepts and applications. There is a $138 fee for the six sessions.
Pre-registration is required for CEM 112, Section 070, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Department of Theatre of Kean University will
present Joe Turner's Come and Gone, at 2 p.m. in the Zella
Fry Theatre, Vaugh-Eames Hall, Room 119, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A riveting play by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson,
Joe Turner has improved historical understanding of our nation's
legacy of slavery and the redemption of the human spirit. Tickets
are $15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Wilkins
Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of
Kean University will offer a course titled American English Pronunciation,
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Mondays through April 19, at
the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Designed
for persons who have a good command of the English language, this
course will provide instruction on vowels, diphthongs, consonants
and strategies for reducing one's accent. There will be no class on
March 8. There is a fee of $165 for the eight sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEL 120, Section 027, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Introduction to
Human Resources for First-Level Supervisors, from 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m., on successive Mondays through March 22, at the University's
East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants will learn
how to integrate good human-resource components and become familiar
with performance-appraisal concepts. No class will be held on March
8. There is a fee of $98 for the four sessions. Pre-registration is
required for CEB 108, Section 016, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Special Events:
Why You Need Them and How to Make Them Work, from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m., on successive Mondays through March 22, at the University's
East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. The course will review
the management of a special event from creation to completion, examine
potential problems and solutions, and practice developing an event
time line. There is no class on March 8. There is a fee of $140 for
the four sessions, and CEUs are available. Pre-registration is required
for CEF 303, Section 017, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy of
Kean University will present an Essay Writing and English Expression
Workshop from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., in the New Academic Building,
Room 105, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Open to Kean students
only, the workshop is designed to prepare participants for the essay
portion of the United States Foreign Service written exam, and also
offers general insight into essay organization, word choice, and grammar.
For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Alexandra Wood
at (908) 737-4139 or via email to ifsd@kean.edu.
Tuesday, February 24, 2004
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will present A Tribute to Black Women by
motivational speaker Rose Mitchell, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., in
Kean's University Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. For more
information or to reserve a seat, please contact the Office of Africana
Studies at (908) 737-3915.
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer an exciting new workshop titled Backyard
Gardening Basics, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on successive
Wednesdays through March 3, at the University's main campus, 1000
Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants of this course will learn
the basics on how to start their own garden from design and planning,
to implementation. There is a fee of $38 for the two sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEG 010, Section 036, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer an exciting new workshop titled Salsa
Dancing: Beginner/Intermediate, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on
successive Wednesdays through April 28, at the University's main campus,
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This course is designed for those
who want to learn basic feet patterns and new partner sequences. Singles,
couples and beginners are welcome. No class will be held on March
10 and March 24. There is a fee of $75 per person for the eight sessions.
Pre-registration is required for CEP 120, Section 038, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Thursday, February 26, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a seminar titled Starting Your Small Service Business,
from 9 a.m. to noon at the University's East Campus, Room 158A, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Topics include testing the feasibility
of your ideas; research and marketing; pricing; location; legalities;
insurance and equipment; and employees vs. subcontractors. The fee
for the workshop is $15 per person or $20 for two. Special arrangements
for people with disabilities can be made upon request. Bring business
cards and brochures for networking purposes. For more information
or to register, call Tyra Addington at (908) 737-5950.
In celebration of African American History Month,
Kean University will present Celebration of the Underground Railroad,
from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Kean's newly dedicated Wynona Moore Lipman
Ethnic Studies Center, Nancy Thompson Library, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. A discussion and celebration of this historic movement,
the event will be conducted by Kean professors Dr. James Conyers,
Dr. Sara Ducksworth, Dr. Melodie Toby and Dr. Barbara Wheeler. For
more information or to reserve a seat, please contact the Office of
Africana Studies at (908) 737-3915.
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and
Spirit of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Reiki
Demonstration, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the University's East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. During the presentation,
Reiki (ray-key) masters and practitioners will share their experience
with this holistic healing therapy, and give some background on its
origin, history and learning process. Attendees will have an opportunity
to experience a 15-minute treatment. There is a fee of $5. Pre-registration
is required for CEP 108, Section 047, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Raising Money
from Corporate and Foundation Grants, from 7 p.m. to 9:20 p.m.,
on successive Thursdays through April 15, at the University's East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants will become
familiar with the highly competitive world of fund raising through
corporations and foundations. There will be no class on March 11.
There is a fee of $250 for the four sessions, and CEUs are available.
Pre-registration is required for CEF 302, Section 047, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled The Holocaust,
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Thursdays through April 22, at
the University's East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants
will learn and explore a comprehensive overview of the Holocaust.
The fee is $125, and professional development hours are available.
Pre-registration is required for CES 306, Section 047, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Friday, February 27, 2004
London's acclaimed Carl Rosa Opera Company presents
a sparkling and lavish recreation of the original 1885 Savoy production
of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado, at 7:30 p.m. in Kean
University's Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Tickets
are $25 for the public; $19 for seniors, faculty, staff and alumni;
and $15 for students and children. For further information or to order
tickets, call the Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Saturday, February 28, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled The Art of Self-Publishing,
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the University's main campus, 1000
Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants will learn the steps of self-publishing,
including writing, printing and marketing a book yourself, traditionally
and on the Internet. The fee is $37. Pre-registration is required
for CEE 310, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Mutual-Fund Investing,
from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the University's main campus, 1000
Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Topics include various mutual-fund styles
and appropriate asset allocation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages
of mutual funds. The fee is $23. Pre-registration is required for
CEF 019, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Writing Query
Letters That Get Results, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the University's
main campus, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. In this hands-on workshop,
participants will learn how to develop and write query letters to
prospective publishers. There is a $30 fee. Pre-registration is required
for CEE 216, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840
The New Jersey Ballet will present Evening of
Premieres: Classical and Contemporary, at 8 p.m. in Kean University's
Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. The New Jersey Ballet,
the state's leading ballet company, marks its 45th anniversary season
with an exciting Saturday Night Series showcasing the talents of the
company's principal and soloist dancers. Tickets are $25 for the general
public; $20 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni; and $15
for students. For further information or to order tickets, call the
Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Sunday, February 29, 2004
The New Jersey Ballet will present Cinderella,
at 2 p.m. in Kean University's Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. Part of the New Jersey Ballet's Sunday Series for Young
Audiences, the performance is accompanied by the company's own storyteller
narration so even the youngest theatregoers can keep up with ease.
All tickets are $10. For further information or to order tickets,
call the Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
The Career Services Center of Kean University will
sponsor an Independent School Career Forum, from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m., at Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Fifteen area
independent schools will be on hand to present teaching opportunities
in the diverse and dynamic field of independent school education.
Teaching certification is not required and positions in all grade
levels and subject areas are available. Current teachers, graduate
students, recent college graduates and other individuals with a broad
range of interests, experiences and talents should attend to learn
about the highly competitive compensation and outstanding quality
of life that a career in independent schools can offer. Admission
is free and registration begins at 12:30 p.m. To make reservations,
send e-mail to forum@fhcds.org or by calling (908) 766-8435. For more
information, contact Kean's Career Services Center at (908) 737-5830.
Monday, March 1, 2004
The Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy of
Kean University will present an Essay Writing and English Expression
Workshop from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., in the New Academic Building,
Room 105, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Open to Kean students only,
the workshop is designed to prepare participants for the essay portion
of the United States Foreign Service written exam, and also offers
general insight into essay organization, word choice, and grammar.
For more information or to reserve a seat, contact Alexandra Wood
at (908) 737-4139 or via email to ifsd@kean.edu.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Trade Shows and Exhibits, from 6:30 p.m.
to 9 p.m., at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Topics
include exploring the various forms of corporate marketing; exhibit
design; pre-show promotions; qualifying prospects; and capturing leads.
The second session will be held on Thursday, March 4. There is a fee
of $70 for the two classes, and CEUs are available. Pre-registration
is required for CEB 409, Section 086, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Affiliate Artists of Kean University will present
A Perfect 10: Chamber Music for Strings and Piano, at 8 p.m.
in Wilkins Theatre, at 1000 Morris Avenue in Union, N.J. Founded and
directed by Dr. Anthony Scelba, associate professor in Kean's Department
of Music, the event is a celebration of chamber music masterpieces,
featuring Dvorák's Double Bass Quintet in G - the finest
work of double-bass chamber music - and the Brahms' Piano Quintet
in F Minor - the greatest of all piano quintets. Tickets are
$10 for the public; $8 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni;
and $6 for students. For further information or to order tickets,
call the Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Tuesday, March 2, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Using Your Personal Computer and MS Windows,
from 9 a.m. to noon, at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside,
N.J. The second session will be held on Thursday, March 4. There is
a fee of $165 for the two classes. Pre-registration is required for
CEC 101, Section 080, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
Wednesday, March 3, 2004
As part of the Sixth-Annual Jewish Studies Lecture and Artist
Series, Kean University will host Mel Gibson's The Passion:
A Symposium, at 8 p.m. in the Kean Hall Conference Center, 1000
Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Even before the release of The Passion,
Mel Gibson's new film about the crucifixion has stirred heated controversy
about the way it depicts Jews and rejects Vatican Council II reforms.
Three distinguished writers will consider the film's political as
well as religious implications: David Denby, film critic for The
New Yorker; James Shapiro, author of Oberammergau, The
Troubling Story of the World's Most Famous Passion Play; and
Margaret Steinfels, former editor of Commonweal Magazine,
an independent biweekly journal published by Roman Catholic lay people.
Registration is $10. For more information or to register, contact
the Kean University Foundation at (908) 737-3340.
The Institute for Foreign Service and Diplomacy of
Kean University will present a free world-geography workshop titled
The Geography of World Regions, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m.
in Townsend Hall, Room 210, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This event
is free and open to Kean students and employees only. For more information,
contact the Institute at (908) 737-4139 or via email to
ifsd@kean.edu.
Thursday, March 4, 2004
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and
Spirit of Kean University will offer a workshop titled Exploring
Feng Shui, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Participants will receive an introduction to the two principles
of Feng Shui, the compass and the Bag Qua, and how they are used to
enrich your life and the lives of others. There is a fee of $30. Pre-registration
is required for CEP 125, Section 037, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education
of Kean University will offer an entertaining and thought-provoking
seminar titled Clutter Control, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants
will discover the techniques, systems and mental attitudes necessary
to deal with the daily deluge of clutter. There is a fee of $20. Pre-registration
is required for CEP 103, Section 046, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
Friday, March 5, 2004
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and
Spirit of Kean University will offer a workshop titled The
Path Toward Greater Fulfillment: Feng Shui and Money, from 7
p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will explore the hands-on system that recognizes both inner and outer
feng shui methods for achieving true environmental, financial and
inner wealth. There is a fee of $37. Pre-registration is required
for CEP 125, Section 047, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
Saturday, March 6, 2004
The Teaching Performance Center of Kean University
will host the first installment of a two-day Weekend Substitute
Teaching Seminar, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, NJ. This workshop provides the necessary skills that aspiring
or experienced substitute teachers need to be effective in the classroom,
as well as guidance in completing the forms required to apply for
county substitute certification. A notary public will be present to
authorize the documents. Information about teaching as a career and
the pathways to New Jersey teacher certification will also be presented.
The second installment of the seminar will take place on Sunday, March
7. There is a fee of $160 for the two days, which includes a handbook,
materials and notarization of substitute-teaching paperwork. For more
information or to register, contact the Kean University Teaching Performance
Center at (908) 737-4185.
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University will
present a seminar, conducted in Spanish, titled Start Right,
from 9 a.m. to noon, on successive Saturdays through March 27, at the
East Campus, Room 158A, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants
will learn everything there is to know about opening a business. Through
preparing a formal written business plan, legal, marketing, accounting
and financing are all addressed in depth. There is a fee of $96 for the
four sessions. Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be
made upon request. Bring business cards and brochures for networking
purposes. For more information or to register, call Tyra Addison at
(908) 737-5950.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled How to Become a Consultant,
from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will learn the simple tools needed to establish oneself as a paid consultant
including designing and implementing, marketing, managing, finding clients,
writing proposals and setting fees. There is a $5 material and $37 course
fee. Pre-registration is required for CES 108, Section 060, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer an extraordinary workshop titled Smart Couples Finish Rich,
from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Designed to
address the unique financial concerns of couples, participants will learn
how to communicate about money, take advantage of tax laws, chose college
savings plans, identify values and make decisions as a team. All attendees
will receive a free 30-page financial workbook to help organize their
finances. There is a fee of $15 per person or $25 for couples. Pre-registration
is required for CEF 022, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled How to Become Your Own Literary Agent,
from 10 a.m. to noon, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants will
learn the steps needed to sell and promote their books to publishers. There
is $30 fee. Pre-registration is required for CEE 213, Section 060, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Sunday, March 7, 2004
Kean University will host the Trinity Irish Dance Company, at 7:30
p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. They leap, they
step dance super fast, their arms and legs flail about as if unattached
to the rest of their bodies - and they were entertaining audiences with
innovative Celtic dancing long before Michael Flatley's joint-bending
maneuvers scared the bejesus out of Chandler on the hit television show
Friends. Tickets are $25 for the general public; $19 for senior
citizens, faculty, staff and alumni; and $15 for students. For further
information or to order tickets, call the Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Monday, March 8, 2004
Kean University's spring recess begins. Classes resume on Monday, March 15.
Friday, March 12, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University
will present a free seminar titled State Taxes and Small Business,
from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Elizabeth Public Library Auditorium,
11 S. Broad St., Elizabeth, N.J. Conducted by representatives from
the New Jersey Division of Taxation, this seminar will provide small-business
owners, prospective owner or bookkeeper with information on their
tax-related responsibilities. Special arrangements for people with
disabilities can be made upon request. Bring business cards and brochures
for networking purposes. For more information or to register, call
Tyra Addison at (908) 737-5950.
Saturday, March 13, 2004
Kean University will host Masters of Mexican Music, at 7:30 p.m. in
Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. This cultural program features
Marimba Chiapas from southern Mexico, Los Fantasmas de Valle of the Texas-Mexican
border playing the accordion-based conjunto, José Gutierrez leading a trio
of master musicians performing jarocho music, and Mariachi Los Camperos
de Nati Cano playing the mariachi of Jalisco, as well as traditional
Mexican dance. Tickets are $25 for the public; $19 for senior citizens, faculty,
staff and alumni; and $15 for students. For further information or to order
tickets, call the Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Monday, March 15, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a new workshop titled Introduction to Music from the Middle Ages
through the 20th Century, from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., on successive Mondays
through April 26, at the Westfield Memorial Library, 550 East Broad St.,
Westfield, N.J. Through lecture, discussion and recordings demonstrations,
participants will learn about musical forms, elements and meaning of music,
and the relationship between composer and society. There will be no class on
March 29. There is a fee of $60 for the six sessions. Pre-registration is
required for CEA 512, Section 011, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer an exciting new workshop titled Classic Cassavetes: An Exploration
of the Films of John Cassavetes, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on successive
Mondays through April 12, at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J.
Participants will take a journey with filmmaker Francesca Rizzo behind the scenes
of five fascinating films by the man some consider to be the father of independent
film. There is a fee of $110 for the five sessions. Pre-registration is required
for CEA 513, Section 016, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer the first installment of a three-part workshop titled Site-Selection
Basics for Meeting Management, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the East Campus,
215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants of this course will learn the essential
tools and procedures for properly organizing and executing a site inspection, become
familiar with the conditions that affect the site selection and participate in an
actual site inspection. Subsequent sessions will be held on Saturday, March 20, and
Monday, March 22. There is a fee of $150 for the three classes, and CEUs are
available. Pre-registration is required for CEB 401, Section 016, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Tuesday, March 16, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled Introduction to Design by Lifestyle,
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on successive Tuesdays through April 13, at the East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. The course will explore a range of
design styles including casual, formal, traditional and country and teach
participants how to create a distinctively personal interior space. There
is a fee of $74 for the five sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEA
130, Section 026, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University will
offer a workshop titled Dining Etiquette, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on
successive Tuesdays through April 6, at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. This workshop seeks to help participants hone their table manners
in various personal and corporate settings. There is a fee of $68 for the four
sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEP 201, Section 026, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled Financial Connections, from 6:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m., on successive Tuesdays through March 30, at the East Campus, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants will discover how to develop a
comprehensive financial plan, take a personal snapshot and create an action
plan with the aid of a financial counselor. There is a fee of $49 per person
or $59 per couple, which includes materials. Pre-registration is required for
CEF 101, Section 026, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University will
offer a workshop titled Fundamentals of Music, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
on successive Tuesdays through April 13, at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. Instruction will include an introduction to the components,
structure and fundamentals of music, which include symbols, terminology,
notation theory, chord construction and rudimentary piano skills. There is
a fee of $84 for the five sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEA 115,
Section 026, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer the first installment of a two-part workshop titled Simple Tricks
for a Better Home, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the East Campus, 215 North
Avenue, Hillside, N.J. In this unique and hands-on seminar, participants will
become familiar with various do-it-yourself home-improvement techniques. The
second class will be held on Thursday, March 18. There is a fee of $59 for
the two sessions. Pre-registration is required for CET 020, Section 086,
to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University will present
a seminar titled Monopolize Your Marketplace, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
at the East Campus, Room 158 A, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Through the
creation of advertising materials, the workshop will address how to solve
sales and marketing challenges facing small businesses. There is a $20 fee.
Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be made upon request.
Bring business cards and brochures for networking purposes. For more information
or to register, call Tyra Addison at (908) 737-5950.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer the first session of a two-part workshop titled Vietnam Era:
One Soldier's Perspective, from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., at the Westfield
Memorial Library, 550 East Broad St., Westfield, N.J. This presentation is
a real-life account by Kean adjunct professor George Zarzycki, who served
three years as a United States Army military-police officer. The second
session will be held on Wednesday, April 28. There is a fee of $60. Pre-registration
is required for CES 305, Section 031, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer an educational workshop titled Introduction to Finance/Accounting,
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on successive Mondays through April 14, at the East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. This interactive course teaches the
fundamentals of financing and accounting, including language and basics that
will allow participants to understand financial statements, the accounting
process, ratio analysis, the annual report, debt and budgeting. There is a
fee of $78 for the five sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEB 109,
Section 036, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer an educational workshop titled How to Become Debt Free,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside,
N.J. Participants will learn how to lead a debt- and stress-free lifestyle
by developing individual debt-elimination plans that can be implemented
immediately. There is a $10 material and $37 course fee. Pre-registration
is required for CEF 012, Section 036, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled Administrative-Assistant Overview, from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Wednesdays through April 14, at the East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Topics will include understanding
the structure of organizations; developing good interpersonal skills; dealing
with difficult people; time management; setting priorities; understanding
teamwork; and effective handling of problems. There is a fee of $150 for the
five sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEB 101, Section 037, to
Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit
of Kean University will offer an energizing workshop titled T'ai Chi
Chih®: Joy Through Movement, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on successive
Wednesdays through April 28, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Individuals
of any age and any ability can practice the 20 simple, fluid movements of
the moving meditation T'ai Chi Chih®, which is said to regulate blood
pressure, reduce weight and stress, and increase energy. There is a fee
of $89 for the six sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEP 110,
Section 037, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Thursday, March 18, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University will offer
a free workshop titled Demystifying International Trade, from 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Public Library Auditorium, 11 S. Broad
St., Elizabeth, N.J. This seminar will help participants determine if
entering international trade markets, either as a seller or buyer, is the
right decision. Special arrangements for people with disabilities can be
made upon request. Bring business cards and brochures for networking
purposes. For more information or to register, call Tyra Addison at
(908) 737-5950.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education and the
Small Business Development Center of Kean University will offer a
workshop titled Math Basics Review, from 6 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.,
on successive Thursdays through April 15, at the East Campus, 215 North
Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Designed for persons who need to enhance their
math skills for employment or school, this course will review basic
mathematical functions of whole numbers, as well as the concept and
application of fractions, decimals and percents. There is a fee of $85
for the five sessions, and a manual will be available for $12.
Pre-registration is required for CEM 101, Section 046, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Friday, March 19, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Intermediate Piano,
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on successive Fridays through April 30, at
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Designed for students seeking a
second-year level instruction in piano, this course will emphasize
the culmination of reading skills, motor coordination, knowledge of
harmony, overall interpretation, dynamics, attention to form and
technical performance. No class will be held on April 9. There is
a fee of $134 for the six sessions. Pre-registration is required
for CEAB 505, Section 056, to Continuing and Professional Education
at (908) 737-5840.
Kean University will host the New Shanghai Circus: The Incredible
Acrobats of China, at 7 p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris
Avenue, Union, N.J. According to The New York Times, the
New Shanghai Circus is "literally breathtaking heights of skill
(and) entertainment in abundance." Tickets are $25 for the general
public; $19 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni; and $15
for students. For further information or to order tickets, call the
Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Saturday, March 20, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Dealing with Difficult
People, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., on successive Saturdays
through April 3, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will learn effective techniques for handling persons with difficult
personalities. There is a fee of $87 for the three sessions.
Pre-registration is required for CEB 106, Section 060, to Continuing
and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Getting Your Nonfiction
Book Published, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 1000 Morris Avenue,
Union, N.J. Participants will learn from a published author how to
shape and focus ideas, develop an outstanding book proposal and
approach publishers. There is a $30 fee. Pre-registration is
required for CEE 212, Section 060, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit
of Kean University will offer Basic Level Integrated Energy Therapy
Training, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.
Certified Reiki masters will offer beginner-level trainings that will
teach participants how to utilize this alternative-healing modality
which is said to clear blockages in the energy field that influence
our state of wellness, and that of our pets. There is a $145 fee.
Pre-registration, two weeks in advance, is required to Sharon
Guasconi at (908) 654-3624.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled The Beatles: from Liverpool
to Abbey Rd., from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on successive Saturdays
through March 27, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will experience a historical account of the band members' lives and
works, as well as the group's influence on society. There is a fee
of $53 for the two sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEA
504, Section 062, to Continuing and Professional Education at
(908) 737-5840.
Sunday, March 21, 2004
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit
of Kean University will offer Integrated Energy Therapy For Pets
Training, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Certified Reiki masters will offer beginner-level trainings
that will teach participants how to utilize this alternative-healing
modality which is said to clear blockages in the energy field that
influence the state of wellness of animals. There is a $145 fee.
Pre-registration, two weeks in advance, is required to Sharon
Guasconi at (908) 654-3624.
Kean University will host the Cleveland Signstage Theatre
in a performance of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, at 3 p.m.
in Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. The Unsinkable
Molly Brown is a funny, light, uplifting and uniquely American
musical based on Roald Dahl's book. Tickets are $15 for the public;
$11 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni; and $9 for students.
For further information or to order tickets, call the Box Office at
908-737-SHOW (7469).
Monday, March 22, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Beginning Chess 1,
from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on successive Mondays through April 26,
at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants
will become familiar with the world of chess, learn how to set up
the chess board, how the pieces move and the basic rules of the
game, through practice. No prior knowledge of chess is required.
Please bring a board and set. There is a fee of $74 per person
for the six sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEG 021,
Section 016, to Continuing and Professional Education at
908-737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer an educational workshop titled First Aid,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. Designed for those seeking first-aid certification,
this course will discuss patient assessment, medical-emergency
identification, splinting and bandaging. Participants who successfully
complete the course can receive a three-year certification from the
American Safety and Health Institute. There is a $5 handbook and $23
course fee. Pre-registration is required for CEH 101, Section 016,
to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
The Small Business Development Center of Kean University will
offer a free workshop titled Are You an Entrepreneur?, from
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Incubator, 320 Park Ave. Plainfield, N.J.
Participants of this workshop will explore the characteristics
necessary to become an entrepreneur. Special arrangements for
people with disabilities can be made upon request. Be sure to
bring business cards and brochures for networking purposes. For
further information or to register, contact Tyra Addison at
(908) 737-5950.
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
The Career Services Center of Kean University will host a
Teacher Job Fair, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Downs Hall,
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Several school districts will
be present to talk about teaching employment opportunities and
to provide information about the teacher application and
interview process. Attendees are encouraged to bring résumés
and dress professionally. Admission is free. For more information,
contact Kean's Career Services Center at (908) 737-5830.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Building a Board that Raises
Money, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Wednesdays through
April 14, at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J.
Identifying, recruiting and training board members, managing time
constraints and evaluating a board's performance will be discussed.
There is a fee of $140 for the four sessions. Pre-registration is
required for CEF 305, Section 037, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
Thursday, March 25, 2004
As part of the Sixth-Annual Jewish Studies Lecture and Artist Series,
Kean University will host Left, Right, Left: Jews in American Politics,
at 8 p.m. in the Kean Hall Conference Center, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.
To mark the early stages of the 2004 presidential race, a panel of Anglo-Jewish
newspaper editors, J.J. Goldberg, editor of The Forward; Andrew
Silow-Carroll, editor-in-chief of the New Jersey Jewish News; and
Jonathan Tobin, executive editor of the Jewish Exponent in
Philadelphia, will examine the position American Jews are taking on
key political issues, and analyze the consequences of what studies have
shown is a distinct swerve to the right among younger generations of
Jewish voters. The event will be moderated by Dr. Gilbert Kahn, political
science professor at Kean. Registration is $10. For more information or to
register, contact the Kean University Foundation at (908) 737-3340.
Friday, March 26, 2004
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit of
Kean University will offer De-stress and Re-Energize: A Day of Healing,
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Certified practitioners
in therapeutic massage, Reiki, integrated energy therapy, reflexology, shiatsu
and other healing modalities will be available for half-hour and full-hour private
sessions. Special introductory fees are available. For more information, or to
schedule an appointment, please call Barbara Coakley, Kean's Department of
Physical Education, Recreation and Health, at (908) 737-5501.
The Kean University Dance Theatre (KDT) will perform at 8 p.m. in Wilkins
Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. KDT is a multicultural student-based
company whose members share a common interest in creating and performing
theatrically entertaining and thought-provoking dances. Under the artistic
direction of Luis Martinez, assistant professor in the Department of Physical
Education, Recreation and Health, KDT features a combination of contemporary,
dance, jazz, ballet and ethnic dance forms. Tickets are $8 for the public;
$7 for senior citizens, faculty, staff and alumni; and $6 for students and
children. For further information, to order tickets, or request a brochure,
call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Saturday, March 27, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled Web Page Design (HTML 4.0 Programming): Part
I, from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. There is
a fee of $165. Pre-registration is required for CEC 420, Section 060, to
Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer an educational workshop titled How to Become Debt Free,
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants
will learn how to lead a debt- and stress-free lifestyle by developing
individual debt-elimination plans that can be implemented immediately.
There is a $10 material and $37 course fee. An optional text book is
available for $44. Pre-registration is required for CEF 012, Section 060,
to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit of
Kean University will offer Reiki Level I Training, from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Certified Reiki masters will
offer level-one trainings that will teach participants to offer Reiki
treatments to themselves and others. There is a $145 fee. Pre-registration,
two weeks in advance, is required to Dr. Janet Oussaty, professor in Kean's
Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Health, at (908) 737-5507.
The Kean University Dance Theatre (KDT) will perform at 2 p.m. and 8
p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. KDT is a multicultural
student-based company whose members share a common interest in creating and
performing theatrically entertaining and thought-provoking dances. Under
the artistic direction of Luis Martinez, assistant professor in the
Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Health, KDT features
a combination of contemporary, dance, jazz, ballet and ethnic dance
forms. Tickets are $8 for the public; $7 for senior citizens, faculty,
staff and alumni; and $6 for students and children. For further information,
to order tickets, or request a brochure, call the Wilkins Theatre Box
Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Sunday, March 28, 2004
The Holistic Center for the Integration of Body, Mind and Spirit
of Kean University will offer Reiki Level II Training, from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m., at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Certified Reiki masters will
offer level-two trainings that will teach participants to offer Reiki
treatments to themselves and others. There is a $195 fee. Pre-registration,
two weeks in advance, is required to Dr. Janet Oussaty, professor in Kean's
Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Health, at (908) 737-5507.
Monday, March 29, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean University
will offer a workshop titled Budgeting for the Non-Financial Manager,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., on successive Mondays through April 5, at the East
Campus, 215 North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. Participants of this course will
examine the steps for developing meeting and event budgets; become familiar
with methods of gathering data, group history, fixed and variable expenses
and hidden costs; and practice hands-on exercises. There is a fee of $70 for
the two classes, and CEUs are available. Pre-registration is required for
CEB 402, Section 016, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908)
737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation), from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the East Campus, 215
North Avenue, Hillside, N.J. The course will include training in adult,
child and infant CPR. Prevention, signs and symptoms of heart attacks
and strokes will be discussed. Participants who successfully complete
the course can receive a two-year certification from the American
Safety and Health Institute. There is a $5 handbook and $23
registration fee. Pre-registration is required for CEH 102,
Section 016, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908)
737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of
Kean University will offer the first installment of a two-part
workshop titled Using Your Personal Computer and MS Windows,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at the East Campus, 215 North Avenue,
Hillside, N.J. The second session will be held on Tuesday, March 30.
There is a fee of $165 for the two classes. Pre-registration is
required for CEC 101, Section 096, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled Prospect Research:
Charting a Course through Oceans of Information, from 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m., on successive Mondays through April 19, at 1000 Morris
Avenue, Union, N.J. Participants will learn how to identify
potential support for particular causes, and learn about fact-finding
tools, wealth indicators, interest and motivation analysis, and
profile and database management. There is a fee of $150 for the
four sessions. Pre-registration is required for CEB 402, Section
016, to Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Tuesday, March 30, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional EducationM of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled G.E.D. Preparation: Part
II, from 10 a.m. to noon, on successive Tuesdays and Thursdays
through May 13, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J. Successful completion
of G.E.D. Preparation: Part I is required. There will be no class on
April 6 and May 6. There is a fee of $158 for the 12 sessions. Pre-registration
is required for CEGB 101, Section 080, to Continuing and Professional
Education at (908) 737-5840.
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education of Kean
University will offer a workshop titled How to Be a Freelance
Writer, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.
Participants will discover steps to becoming competitive and profitable,
as well as learn the importance of establishing good writing habits
and how to develop effective query letters and proposals. There is a
$30 fee. Pre-registration is required for CEE 206, Section 060, to
Continuing and Professional Education at (908) 737-5840.
Kean University will host Ars Vitalis: The New Jersey New Music
Forum, at 7:15 p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. A critically acclaimed concert, Ars Vitalis showcases the best of
contemporary music performed by leading New Jersey-area composers,
including Guggenheim Fellow Robert Aldridge. Excerpts from Aldridge's
soon-to-be-premiered opera Elmer Gantry will be featured. Under
the direction of Dr. Matthew Halper, associate professor in Kean's
Department of Music, Ars Vitalis will introduce the audience to the
allure, drama and impact of the living art of contemporary music
composition. Admission to this grant-funded program is free. For
further information, to reserve a seat, or request a brochure,
call the Wilkins Theatre Box Office at 908-737-SHOW (7469).
Wednesday, April 7, 2004
The Career Services Center of Kean University will host a Career
Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union,
N.J. Representatives from a variety of industries, businesses, profit
and non-profit organizations will be available to discuss job opportunities
and arrange interviews. Attendees are encouraged to bring résumés and
dress professionally. Admission is free. For more information, contact
Kean's Career Services Center at (908) 737-5830.
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
The Career Services Center of Kean University will host a Career Day,
from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Downs Hall, 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, N.J.
Representatives from a variety of industries, businesses, profit and
non-profit organizations will be available to discuss job opportunities
and arrange interviews. Attendees are encouraged to bring résumés and
dress professionally. Admission is free. For more information, contact
Kean's Career Services Center at (908) 737-5830.
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