April 2021 Newsletter (3-31 update) (1)_0

The Office of Residential Student Services is here to provide continued support as you finish up your courses this semester.. This newsletter, Community Connection, is part of our ser

April 2021 Newsletter

Office of Residential

Student Services

Protecting Our Planet… ……… 2 Stress Management ….…… ………… 3 Resident Spotlight ………… ………….5

RSS office: 908-737-6800 reslife@kean.edu Campus Police: 908-737-4800

As the seasons begin to change,

we that hope our residents are finding opportunities for personal health and wellness Everyone is working very hard and we are so proud of our

students!

@KEANRSS

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Community Connection

Springtime is finally here! We hope that everyone is excited

to go outside and enjoy the warm weather The Office of

Residential Student Services is here to provide continued

support as you finish up your courses this semester

This newsletter, Community Connection, is part of our

service to you, offering information about resources and

policies available, and provides important information to

the community the Office of Residential Student

Services You can also find out more about residential

living our website at www.kean.edu/rss

What else to expect: Tips for protecting our Earth, Stress

Management, and more! Check out our April Programming

Calendar and visit Cougarlink for more information about

upcoming programs and events

Image provided by www.kean.edu

PROTECTING

Reduce, reuse, and recycle Cut down on what you throw away Follow the three "R's" to conserve natural resources and landfill space.

Volunteer Volunteer for cleanups in your community

Educate When you further your own education, you can help others

understand the importance and value of our natural resources.

Conserve water The less water you use, the less runoff and wastewater

that eventually end up in the ocean.

Shop wisely Buy less plastic and bring a reusable shopping bag.

Use long-lasting light bulbs Energy-efficient light bulbs reduce

greenhouse gas emissions Flip the light switch off when you leave the room

as well!

Bike more Drive less.

Protecting our Earth start with us! There are so many small habits

that we can do to live a more sustainable and environmentally

friendly lifestyle With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, let's

consider how we can reduce our carbon footprint!

SOURCE: oceanservice.noaa.gov

Exercise: Physical activity can help improve your sleep.

And better sleep means better stress management.

Exercise may also improve your mood, allowing you to feel less anxious and more positive about yourself.

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Tips for Managing and

Reducing Stress

Stress Management

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Diet: A healthy diet can lessen the effects of stress, build

up your immune system, level your mood, and lower your blood pressure

02

Breathing Exercises: Your breath is a powerful tool to ease stress and make you feel less anxious Some simple breathing exercises can make a big difference if you make them part of your regular routine.

03

Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy involves using extracts from plants called essential oils, by either breathing them

through your nose or putting them on your skin Among many benefits, aromatherapy eases stress, anxiety, and depression boosts feelings of relaxation, and improves sleep.

04

Set priorities Focus on what’s important Let the other stuff go.

Identify tasks that you can share or delegate, then ask for help.

Get organized Disorganization can make things confusing and

hard to remember.

Set short-term goals you can reach Reward yourself for

meeting them!

Say no (gracefully) to taking on more obligations.

Focus on the positive Choose to look for the good in others

and yourself.

Laugh! Look for humor in your everyday life, or watch a funny

video.

Listen to music Choose tunes that relax or revive you.

Talk to a counselor or a friend.

Remember, things don't have to be perfect Sometimes “good

enough” is just fine.

Take a time-out for yoga, meditation, or some deep breaths.

Get regular exercise Find something you like doing that you

can work into your schedule.

Set aside some time, even 5 to 10 minutes, for yourself each

day.

Stress Reduction Checklist

Stress Management

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Lucas Moreira

Cougar Hall

Resident

Cougar Hall's Star Resident is Lucas

Moreira They are a freshman

majoring in Exercise Science Lucas is

originally from Manalapan, New

Jersey One of their goals is to have a

successful job in the future Currently,

Lucas loves playing soccer when they

have the time!

Jade Reynoso

Freshman Hall

Freshman Residence Hall’s Star Resident is Jade Reynoso They are a freshman majoring in Forensic

Psychology Jade is originally from Old Bridge, New Jersey One of Jade's goals is for everyone to be happy!

Currently, they are interested in cosmetology, as she loves to do makeup and style people's hair

Lisandra Zorilla

Burch Hall

Resident

Burch Hall's Star Resident is Lisandra

Zorilla Lasandra is from Paterson,

New Jersey, and is currently studying

Sociology Lisandra aims to graduate

in Spring of 2021! In their downtime,

they love helping their community In

the future, Lisandra hopes to open up

their own rehab center!

Tamia Brown

Sozio Hall

Sozio Hall’s Star Resident is Tamia Brown Tamia is a sophomore, originally from Newark, New Jersey.

They are majoring in Criminal Justice and have an interest in skating and painting Tamia's goals include her graduating and getting into her number one choice for law school, Seton Hall.

Jess Kimberlin

Upper Hall

Resident

Upper Residence Hall’s Star Resident

is Jess Kimberline Jess is currently a

junior and is a Theatre major They are

from Monroe, New Jersey and besides

theatre, they love Marvel, Disney, and

Harry Potter! One goal that is set for

Jess is to move to a big city

specifically LA or NYC, to do what

they love!

You could be next in the

Spotlight!

Each month the Office of Residential Student Services

will be honoring one resident from each residence hall

who has shown a commitment to Kean University and is

an upstanding member of the Residential Community

April 2021

Office of Residential Student Services

Follow Us! @KeanRSS

Programming

For additional details to join

events, visit Cougarlink!

kean.campuslabs.com/engage/

1

Saying Hello to Autism 12:00pm

Move to the Beat! 4:00pm Across the Screen 8:00pm

2

LGBTQ+ Drop-in Talk Space 2:00pm Stats for a Cause (all day)

Easter Recess

3

Together We Can: Mental Health 8:00pm

Easter Recess

4

Unified Sports: Esports

10:00am

Easter Recess

5

Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm Community Service Meet Up 3:30pm

6

Representation &

Inclusion of Asian &

Pacific Heritage in Marketing 3:30pm Roll Red Roll Movie Screening 3:30pm &

7:00pm

7

Roll Red Roll Movie Discussion 3:30pm Design Your Major 7:00pm

The Unity in Diversity 7:00pm

Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm

8

Sozio Hall Council Meeting 3:30pm

Just Beat it! 4:00pm Move to the Beat! 4:00pm Parallel 7:00pm

Cougar Hall Council Meeting 8:00pm (biweekly)

9

LGBTQ+ Drop-in Talk Space 2:00pm Understanding Chronic Illness 4:30pm Commit to Fit 7:00pm

10 Van Slyke Castle Trip 10:30am

Mind, Body, & Soul 6:00pm

11

Cougar Hall Building

Program 7:00pm

Upperclassmen Hall

Council Meeting 7:00pm

Freshman Hall Council

Program 9:00pm

12

Taking Back Justice 7:00pm

Unity Week

2021 begins!

Floor Meetings Week

13

Autism Awareness 1:30pm

Recognizing Hate Speech and Symbols 6:00pm

Pride Fest 7:00pm

14

Come Together with Artists 3:00pm Virtual Community Yoga 3:15pm Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm

15

Protest Art 3:15pm Move to the Beat!

4:00pm How to Ace the Class 7:00pm

16

The Mitzvah Project 2:00pm

17 RSS Spring Fest 2:00pm - 4:00pm

18

Unified Sports: Esports

10:00am

Sozio Hall Council

Meeting 7:00pm

Freshman Hall Council

Meeting 10:00pm

19

Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm SMART Goals 8:00pm

20

Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces - Tuesday 2:00pm STEM Outreach Meeting 3:15pm

21

Coloring for a Cause 12:00pm

Upperclassmen Hall Building Program 5:00pm

Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm

22 Community Food Bank 8:45am

Earth Day 3:30pm Miron Student Center Plaza

Move to the Beat! 4:00pm Cougar Hall Council Meeting 8:00pm (biweekly)

23

Study Skills 101 7:00pm Study with a Buddy Sozio Building Program 7:00pm Sozio Hall Council Program 8:00pm

24

Don’t Be Trashy! 11:00am

Study Skills 101 with

RA Dae 7:00pm

25

Ned’s Declassified School

Survival Guide 1:00pm

Upperclassmen Hall

Council Program 6:00pm

Unwind Your Mind

Burch Building Program

7:00pm

26

Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm Community Service Meet Up 3:30pm

27

Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces - Tuesday 2:00pm

28

Coloring for a Cause 12:00pm

Virtual Community Yoga 3:15pm

29

Jackbox Game Night 8:00pm

30

Building or Hall Council Program

In-Person Program

RSVP Required