What is 17 Days of Kindness?
17 Days of Kindness will be an opportunity to showcase the best of our community through a mix of events, gratitude, and a celebration of the intentional and random acts of kindness that make Lawrence so special. Events will include Sunday S'mores with President Carter at Hamar House, campus food and other giveaways throughout the 17 Days, opportunities to share gratitude with those who have impacted Lawrence students virtually and in person, and kindness to ourselves through self-care.
Mark your calendars for the launch of 17 Days of Kindness on April 27!
Schedule
Be sure to stay tuned to @lawrenceuni on Instagram and look for the #BeKindLU through the 17 Days for virtual opportunities to celebrate and practice kindness.
April
April 27
17 Days of Kindness Begins!
Thank the administrative professionals and staff for all their hard work on behalf of students either in person or with #BeKindLU on social media.
April 28
Chalk Up Kindness
Noon–2 p.m.
Main Hall Green
Get creative and share some of your favorite kindness quotes and thoughts by chalking the sidewalks by Main Hall Green.
April 29
LUBingo
8–10 p.m.
Warch Campus Center, Somerset Room
Have fun playing bingo with fellow students, and even a special guest. There will be food and prizes! Grand prize is a big screen TV!
April 30
$5 Bubble Tea Gift Card
1–3 p.m., Main Hall Green
50 students will receive gift cards for a bubble tea from a local business.
May
May 2
Truffle Give Away
Locations around campus, Noon-1 p.m.
May 3
Celebrating Volunteering & Service
Volunteering and service to the community are a core part of the Lawrence experience, and show opportunities for kindness. Celebrate the spirit of service and be sure to check out Lawrence's Center for Community Engagement & Social Change to explore volunteer opportunities.
May 4
Skilled Trade Workers Day & Donuts & Orange Juice
8–10 a.m. Warch Campus Center
Thank the skilled workers like the facilities team who make such a difference for Lawrence.
May 5
Ice Cream Social
3–5 p.m.
Main Hall Green
May 6
Yoga/Tai Chi
Main Hall Green, 2 p.m.
Being kind is also being kind to yourself! Take some time for some restorative yoga & tai chi on Main Hall Green.
May 7
Scavenger Hunt
2–4 p.m.
Main Hall Green
In groups of three you will be given a list of tasks and riddles to look for around campus and in town. Must show proof from a team picture and the location. Prizes will be awarded!
May 8
S'mores Sunday
7–9 p.m.
Hamar House, Backyard
Kindness is sweet, just like a s'more! Swing by Hamar House, President Carter's residence on North Park Avenue, to make s'mores.
Mother's Day
Say thanks to the mothers or mother figures in your life.
May 9
Snow Cone Giveaway
Main Hall Green, 2-4 p.m.
May 10
Self-Care Day
Take some time to be kind to yourself as the final part of Spring Term begins. Share your favorite self-care rituals, and be sure to check out resources like the free Sanvello mindfulness app, the mind spa, and other mental health resources for students.
May 11
Third Shift Workers Day, Stress Relief Giveaway
Take some time to thank the staff like security and custodians who work nights to provide service to students. There will also be some giveaways of stress relief items happening around campus, so keep an eye out.
May 12
#BeKindLU
May 13
Spirit Day
A day of celebration and showing Viking Spirit on Inauguration Day. With the kindness from President Laurie Carter, the Lawrence community is gifted with a discount on LU apparel by showing your LU ID.