Events
Fall 2026
Celebrating Culture
Tuesday, November 17 2026 at 2:00pm EST to 4:00pm EST at the MSC Greek Lounge
Join the HRI in creating cornhusk dolls, led by the LenapeHoking Reestablishment Project. Learn the meaning and significance of Indigenous items and the stories behind them. Students will actively engage with Indigenous history and culture through a hands-on experience, while encouraging meaningful connections between community, identity, and human rights.
As we mark America250, we cannot reflect on the story of this country without remembering and honoring the people who have called this land home since long before its founding, and who remain here today. This event connects that history to human rights, and to the ongoing work of recognizing and preserving Indigenous culture and identity.
For more information, please contact: humanrights@kean.edu
Human Rights High School Virtual Program
Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 9:00am to 10:30am EST via Zoom.
As a survivor of conversion practices, Dr. Lucas Wilson will present on his own experiences and how this has compelled his research on how the prevalence of conversion practices in North America violate human rights.
For more information, please contact: humanrights@kean.edu
Spring 2027
19th Annual Human Rights Conference
Friday, March 5, 2027, at Kean University
Please join the Human Rights Institute for our 19th Annual Human Rights Conference. This year's theme is America250: Looking Back and Moving Forward! The event is free and open to the public. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact: humanrights@kean.edu