Friday the 13th Marks The Seventh Annual Kean Day!

September 21, 2019

By Tiye Bracy | Published by September 21st, 2019

Friday, Sept. 13 marked the seventh annual Kean Day — a day for various campus clubs to interact with students and gain exposure. The event strives to be inclusive, giving students a chance to join a community based on their interests.

“Kean students cover the cougar walk with enthusiasm.” Photo by Tiye Bracy

During this year’s event, the Cougar Walk was filled with students, stretching from the front of the Nancy Thompson Library to the D’Angelo Gymnasium. Counseling, Disability, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Residential Student Services, Tutoring and Learning Support Services all hosted tables.

Tutoring and Learning Support services help students with all subjects including math, science, history, and technology while Counseling, Disability, Alcohol, and Other Drug Services provide students with health care support. These services are included in each student’s tuition.

Other tables ranged from the Biotechnology Club to the Unified Sports club.

Fraternities and sororities also came out on Kean Day as the life of the party. Organizations like Theta Phi Alpha, Ioi Phi Theta, or Delta Phi Epilson could be seen strolling and dancing in the crowds.

Also at the event was the campus television station KeanTV. This club presents opportunities for students who want to gain hands-on experience in the broadcasting field. KeanTV incorporates many aspects of the mass media as well and is more than just on-air personalities.

“KeanTV Club table on Kean Day.” Photo by Tiye Bracy

“You learn how to edit and how to record stuff professionally,” said Chrisbenia Pimentel, producer of Story Time with Cris. “You learn how to work lightning and all the different things that make TV.”

Another group on display at the annual event was the Poetry Club.

“We do a lot of writing prompts,” said one of their creative board members. “But you don’t have to write poetry. You can come to enjoy, listen, and learn.”

My final visit was with a club I’ve been involved with. The Public Relations Society of America is for communication students who want hands-on experience in the media relations field. PRSSA gives students the opportunity to work with nonprofit organizations. Students will create marketing, awareness, crisis, and public relations campaigns for companies. Students get the chance to meet PR professionals – account coordinators, account managers, and founders of corporate firms. These professionals serve as mentors to students, help students earn internships, and go over resume and cover letters expectations from employers.