Office of Residential Student Services April 2021 Newsletter 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 our website at www.kean.edu/rss living 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 Protecting Our Planet… …………… Stress Management ….…… ………… 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! Follow Us on Social Media Image provided by www.kean.edu @KEANRSS PROTECTING OUR PLANET Protecting our Earth start with us! There are so many small habits that we can 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! 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 SOURCE: oceanservice.noaa.gov Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Stress Management Tips for Managing and Reducing Stress Exercise: Physical activity can help improve your sleep 01 And better sleep means better stress management Exercise may also improve your mood, allowing you to feel less anxious and more positive about yourself Diet: A healthy diet can lessen the effects of stress, build 02 up your immune system, level your mood, and lower your blood pressure Breathing Exercises: Your breath is a powerful tool to 03 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 04 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 W W W W E B M D C O M / B A L A N C E / S T R E S S M A N A G E M E N T / S T R E S S - M A N A G E M E N T Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Stress Management Stress Reduction Checklist 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 to 10 minutes, for yourself each day W W W W E B M D C O M / B A L A N C E / S T R E S S M A N A G E M E N T / S T R E S S - B U S T I N G - C H E C K L I S T Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Resident Lucas Moreira Cougar Hall 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 makeup and style people's hair Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Resident Lisandra Zorilla Burch Hall 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 Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Resident Jess Kimberlin Upper Hall 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 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 Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Office of Residential Student Services April 2021 Programming Sun Mon Tue For additional details to join events, visit Cougarlink! kean.campuslabs.com/engage/ Wed Building or Hall Council Program In-Person Program Unified Sports: Esports 10:00am Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm Community Service Meet Up 3:30pm Easter Recess Fri Sat Saying Hello to Autism 12:00pm LGBTQ+ Drop-in Talk Space 2:00pm Move to the Beat! 4:00pm Stats for a Cause (all day) Together We Can: Mental Health 8:00pm Across the Screen 8:00pm RSVP Required Thu Follow Us! @KeanRSS Easter Recess Easter Recess 10 Representation & Inclusion of Asian & Pacific Heritage in Marketing 3:30pm Roll Red Roll Movie Discussion 3:30pm Sozio Hall Council Meeting 3:30pm LGBTQ+ Drop-in Talk Space 2:00pm Van Slyke Castle Trip 10:30am Design Your Major 7:00pm Just Beat it! 4:00pm The Unity in Diversity 7:00pm Mind, Body, & Soul 6:00pm Roll Red Roll Movie Screening 3:30pm & 7:00pm Parallel 7:00pm Understanding Chronic Illness 4:30pm Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm Cougar Hall Council Meeting 8:00pm (biweekly) Commit to Fit 7:00pm Move to the Beat! 4:00pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Cougar Hall Building Program 7:00pm Taking Back Justice 7:00pm Autism Awareness 1:30pm Come Together with Artists 3:00pm Protest Art 3:15pm The Mitzvah Project 2:00pm RSS Spring Fest 2:00pm - 4:00pm Upperclassmen Hall Council Meeting 7:00pm Unity Week 2021 begins! Recognizing Hate Speech and Symbols 6:00pm Virtual Community Yoga 3:15pm Freshman Hall Council Program 9:00pm Pride Fest 7:00pm Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm Move to the Beat! 4:00pm How to Ace the Class 7:00pm Floor Meetings Week 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Unified Sports: Esports 10:00am Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces Tuesday 2:00pm Coloring for a Cause 12:00pm Community Food Bank 8:45am Study Skills 101 7:00pm Don’t Be Trashy! 11:00am SMART Goals 8:00pm STEM Outreach Meeting 3:15pm Upperclassmen Hall Building Program 5:00pm Earth Day 3:30pm Miron Student Center Plaza Study Skills 101 with RA Dae 7:00pm Move to the Beat! 4:00pm Study with a Buddy Sozio Building Program 7:00pm Pride General Body Meeting 8:00pm Cougar Hall Council Meeting 8:00pm (biweekly) Sozio Hall Council Program 8:00pm 30 Sozio Hall Council Meeting 7:00pm Freshman Hall Council Meeting 10:00pm 25 26 27 28 29 Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide 1:00pm Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces – Monday 2:00pm Virtual Drop-in Support Spaces Tuesday 2:00pm Coloring for a Cause 12:00pm Jackbox Game Night 8:00pm Upperclassmen Hall Council Program 6:00pm Unwind Your Mind Burch Building Program 7:00pm Community Service Meet Up 3:30pm Virtual Community Yoga 3:15pm Visit Cougarlink for additional programs and sponsor information ... Residential Community Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Office of Residential Student Services April 2021 Programming Sun Mon Tue For additional details to join events,... A G E M E N T / S T R E S S - M A N A G E M E N T Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Stress Management Stress Reduction Checklist Set priorities Focus on what’s important... / S T R E S S - B U S T I N G - C H E C K L I S T Office of Residential Student Services I April 2021 Newsletter Resident Lucas Moreira Cougar Hall Cougar Hall's Star Resident is Lucas Moreira