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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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Human Rights Institute

Mission and Vision

2025 HRI Conference Group

The Human Rights Institute (HRI) at Kean University was established to enhance public awareness of contemporary and historical human rights topics while inspiring the next generation. Through community building, educational programming, and an unrivaled physical location, the HRI focuses on creating a more just and peaceful world—one aligned with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

The HRI seeks to become a center of excellence by promoting human dignity and working towards a harmonious future. The HRI houses distinct curricula and collections; special events including lectures, book discussions, and film screenings; exhibits in the Human Rights Gallery; and world-renowned annual Human Rights Conference designed to empower and educate.  

The Human Rights Institute partners with the Holocaust Resource Center (HRC) of Kean University. To view the work of the HRC, click here. 

We Are the Future

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Pictured above is former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, showcasing The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1949 

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