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Kean University to Shift to Remote Operations on Sunday, October 12

Kean University will shift to remote operations on Sunday, October 12, due to the State of Emergency declared across New Jersey in response to the forecasted nor’easter storm. All classes scheduled for Sunday on New Jersey campuses will move to remote instruction, and all in-person activities are canceled. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as required. Employees with questions should contact their supervisors for guidance. Keanu’s Kitchen on the Union campus will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday to serve residential students. 

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Human Rights Institute

Mission and Vision

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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 Education and Resource Center (HERC) of Kean University. To view the work of the HERC, click here. 

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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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