Many people let February roll by without recognizing the importance of it. For instance, what is African American History Month truly about and how did it come to be? Some remember the month as being all about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and the civil rights movement.
The color red symbolizes passion, warmth, and love. It can also represent anger, danger, and intensity. Friday, February 5, 2010, is National Wear Red Day. The red dress has become a symbol for women's heart disease. Everyone is encouraged to participate by wearing red attire to support awareness of heart disease.
It would not be alien to imagine that one's own reading practices have declined over the years; the nation as a whole shares this stationary condition with embracing the written arts. To fight this rapid movement from literature, Kean University and the department of English will be launching their participation with THE BIG READ.
The season has changed and the temperatures have gotten much cooler. Commuters both near and far may be faced with possible delays on the roads due to wintry conditions this season. Hazards during winter for drivers are especially heightened when the snow and ice starts to accumulate on the roads, and many say that the best way to avoid such delays would be to not travel on the roadways at all.
The time has come for Kean students to fill out scholarship applications for the 2010-2011 academic school year. There are many scholarships awarded each year to students who meet the criteria. Scholarships are awarded for many different reasons. Some scholarships are for students with outstanding grades, some are aimed at specific majors, and there are some awarded to different ethnicities.
The number one reason why people go to college is to get a degree and have a successful career. One of the most important elements in pursuing a career is having a good resumé. A resumé is a huge stressor for applicants, especially for those who do not know how to construct one.
This semester, Kean University will be among one of the hundreds of colleges and universities in the United States to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Freshmen and seniors should expect to receive an email in mid February that contains a link to the online survey.
Having recently celebrated their 30th anniversary, Kean University's occupational therapy department is working to expand and advance their department to give students more opportunities to succeed and further themselves in the field of clinical studies. Holding its place as New Jersey's first occupational therapy program, the major is meant for students wanting excelled careers as clinicians, administrators, educators, and researchers.
Sunday Mass On Sunday, February 7, 2010, a mass will be offered at 8 p.m. in University Center room 226A. All are welcome. ASH WEDNESDAY Ash Wednesday Mass will be said on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 12 p.m. in University Center room 226A. Ashes will be distributed within Mass.
