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Lowell Liebermann - Ars Vitalis
Ars Vitalis at Kean University Presents the Music of Lowell Liebermann, February 21 at Enlow Hall

Ars Vitalis at Kean University Presents the Music of Lowell Liebermann, February 21 at Enlow Hall

Liebermann, who resides in Weehawken, is one of America’s most frequently performed and recorded living composers

UNION, N.J. ­–– Ars Vitalis: The New Jersey New Music Forum at Kean University will present an evening of compositions by Lowell Liebermann.

Theatre and Music Students Perform with Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara

Theatre and Music Students Perform with Tony Winner Kelli O’Hara

You know you’re having a good day when Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara insists on singing a second song with you before a sold-out crowd. That’s what happened to 20 Kean University theatre and music students who auditioned to perform To Build a Home from the Broadway show The Bridges of Madison County with O’Hara at her recent Kean Stage concert.  
Hand written tags and labels adorned the fine of ancient Madeira wine
Wines Found at Liberty Hall Sold at Auction; Will Improve Access to Museum

Wines Found at Liberty Hall Sold at Auction; Will Improve Access to Museum

A collection of centuries-old Madeira wines uncovered at Liberty Hall recently went up for auction at the famed Christie’s auction house in New York, and the proceeds will help restore a 1920s-era elevator at the landmark museum that was once the home of New Jersey's first-elected governor.
Renowned chef and food policy activist Tom Colicchio
Better Food Advocate and Renowned Chef Tom Colicchio to Speak at Human Rights Conference

Better Food Advocate and Renowned Chef Tom Colicchio to Speak at Human Rights Conference

Award-winning chef and food policy activist Tom Colicchio, head judge and executive producer on Bravo Television’s Top Chef, will be the featured speaker at the Human Rights Institute conference in March that will focus on hunger and food insecurity.
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‘Professional Fixer,’ Inspiration for Scandal TV Drama, Joins Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series on February 6

‘Professional Fixer,’ Inspiration for Scandal TV Drama, Joins Kean’s Distinguished Lecture Series on February 6

The woman who inspired the hit TV series Scandal, high-powered crisis manager Judy A. Smith, will discuss her work in politics, media and top-level crisis management when Kean University’s Distinguished Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, February 6.

Author Jon Meacham opens the 2018-2019 Distinguished Lecture Series
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope

Presidential Historian Jon Meacham Offers Perspective and Hope

Taking a long view of the American political climate, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham reminded an audience at Kean University that the country has come through difficult times before and will again.

Return of the Cougars for Homecoming

Return of the Cougars for Homecoming

The Kean University community came together for a day of fun and school spirit at Kean’s Star Wars-themed Homecoming, Return of the Cougars.

 

Involvement Games Adventure Involvement
Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure

Students Embark on an Involvement Adventure

Two weeks of fun and games with a purpose — Involvement Week and Involvement Games — encouraged students to join clubs and organizations on campus.
The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation

The ‘Poetics of Practice’ at Inaugural College of Liberal Arts Convocation

Poet Terrance Hayes was the keynote speaker at the first College of Liberal Arts Convocation, which officially launched the 2018-2019 academic year.