This year, the foundation encourages people to purchase a gift voucher for someone in need, have a day your inner child would adore, write a letter for someone special, send a text to let people know what they mean to you and commit to more acts of kindness throughout the year.
The Random Act of Kindness Foundation was founded during that time, and they established that the 17th of February is World Random Act of Kindness Day.Ĭitizens of the world are encouraged to do something special each day. That was nine years ago! Every year since then, citizens of the world have used February as the month to spread kindness. He decided to use the moment to feed a homeless person and his act of kindness went viral globally. Brent Lindeque was nominated to do a drinking challenge which was called the “Nek Nomination”. In fact, Good Things Guy was born out of a random act of kindness. Over the years, we have shared thousands of acts of kindness right here on this platform. Not only for those who receive them but for the people that hear about them afterwards. Sometimes the world can be a harsh place, and we can feel like nothing good ever happens, but random acts of kindness always inspire hope. Humans have always looked out for each other, making sure those who needed a little helping hand managed to get it. South Africa (16 February 2023) – Random Acts of Kindness have existed for hundreds of years.
Nominations for the 2023 Awards Convocation are now open! The deadline to submit a nomination is Thursday, March 23, 2023.The 17th of February is World Random Act of Kindness Day to take part, all you need to do is a random act of kindness for someone else. Though the venue has been moved from Killian Court to 10-250 to the Samberg Center today, the spirit has remained the same. The awards recognize many of the qualities we hold dear at MIT: excellence in academics and teaching, public service, community building, achievements in the arts and athletics, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The MIT Awards Convocation honors MIT students, faculty, staff, and community members who have made outstanding contributions to the shared life of the Institute. Visit the School of Science website, and submit a nomination today! MIT Awards Nominations can be made at any time and award-winners will receive a token of your appreciation soon after. The monetary value of these awards is relatively small, but their value is immeasurable. Spot Awards are intended to acknowledge and demonstrate appreciation and recognition for the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams, large or small. RAK Week is also a great opportunity to nominate your fellow Department of Chemistry members for other recognition awards, at both the School of Science and Institute levels. Patrick’s Day!Ĭome to the Chem Ed office (6-205) from 10AM – 12PM to pick up some lucky treats to celebrate St. Writing supplies will be provided, just bring your own positivity! Thursday, Ma– Succulentsīeginning at 10AM while supplies last, come to Chemistry Headquarters (18-393) or the Chemistry Education Office (6-205) and pick up a miniature potted succulent to give to someone to brighten their day and desk area.
Visit the Chemistry Kindness Wall outside of 6-205 from 10AM – 4PM on Wednesday, March 15 to leave an uplifting note on the bulletin board. Wednesday, Ma– Chemistry Wall of Kindness Swing by a pie station in the Chem Ed office (6-205 ) from 10AM-12:30PM to pick up individual pie-themed treats to celebrate Pi Day. Stop by the Chem Ed office (6-205) beginning at 9AM on Monday, March 13 while supplies last to pick up a $10 Tech Cash card with which to do something nice for another person. All members of the department are encouraged to participate in this highly spirited and enjoyable event! Monday, Ma– RAK Week Tech Cash Cards RAK Week is a fun, light-hearted week meant to encourage us to support one another, because MIT is not a place one can handle alone.Ĭheck out the agenda below for information on the Department of Chemistry-sponsored RAK Week events open to all Chemistry staff, faculty, and students. We hope to not only encourage people to connect with each other, but also to connect with support resources on campus. RAK Week is a time dedicated to connecting members of the MIT community through small acts of kindness.
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