What is 17 Days of Kindness?
17 Days of Kindness is a Lawrentian tradition that showcases 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. There will be events across campus that will span the 17 Days that will give faculty, staff, and students the 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 3rd annual 17 Days of Kindness, beginning on April 11, and ending on April 27 with our annual President's Ball!
17 Days of Kindness Schedule
April 11 – 27
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. For more information, contact D’Andre Weaver (dandre.b.weaver@lawrence.edu).
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
17 Days of Kindness Kickoff!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Warch Campus Center Entrance/Campuswide
Catch some candy from the campus taxi! Stop by Warch to kick off to learn more about 17 Days of Kindness and all the upcoming events!
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
Ice Cream Social
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Warch Campus Center Entrance
Come visit members of SEAL and enjoy ice cream and music. Learn more about 17 Days of Kindness and all the upcoming events!
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
Be Kind to Yourself – Sponsored by the First Year Dean Kristi Koshuta
All Day | Various Campus Locations | Sponsored by the First Year Dean Kristi Koshuta
Find and write personal affirmations and encouraging words across campus for yourself and others! Take selfies with affirmations and share with the hashtag #BeKindLU!
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
Be Kind to Yourself – Sponsored by the First Year Dean Kristi Koshuta
All Day | Various Campus Locations
Find and write personal affirmations and encouraging words across campus for yourself and others! Take selfies with affirmations and share with the hashtag #BeKindLU!
Friendship Bracelet Making – Sponsored by the Office of S.E.A.L. and S.O.U.P.
7 – 8 p.m. | Mead Witter Room
Make friendship bracelets with members of S.E.A.L and S.O.U.P!
MONDAY, APRIL 15
Crafts and Cookies – Sponsored by International Student Services
1 – 3 p.m. | International House
Make goodie bags to gift to friends, faculty, and staff. There will also be infographics on traditions of kindness in different countries and languages.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
De-Stress Away
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Warch Campus Center (1st Floor Table)
In honor of National Stress Awareness Day, stop by our table outside in Warch to pick up self-care and stress relief products.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
Gratitude Giveaway – Sponsored by Spiritual & Religious Life
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Warch Campus Center Entrance
Stop by our table in Warch and fill out a “Thank You” card to a friend, family, faculty, and/or staff. You can give the card to the recipient personally or via campus mail (paid by Spiritual & Religious Life).
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
Petal-It Forward – Sponsored by WELLU & Wellness Services
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Andrew Commons Entrance/Campuswide
Stop by to pick up a flower and petal your gratitude forward to someone else around campus!
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Consent is Kindness – Sponsored by SHARE
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Warch Campus Center Entrance
Stop by to pick up information on practicing everyday consent and showing respect in relationships.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20
U-Stuff It Giveaway
3 – 5 p.m. | Warch Campus Center (Mead Witter Room)
Stop by and make a “DIY” stuffed animal with members of S.E.A.L. This is a first-come, first-serve event for all participants.
SUNDAY, APRIL 21
Blu’s Crew Scavenger Hunt
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Start: Main Hall Green, Various Campus Locations
Go on a mission with Blu and your 3-person team! Be the first team to find all the clues in our scavenger hunt. Each member of the winning team will win a prize!
MONDAY, APRIL 22
SLUG’s Open Garden
6 – 8 p.m. | SLUG Garden
Come and enjoy SLUG Garden with members of SLUG!
TUESDAY, APRIL 23
Skilled Trade Workers Appreciation Day
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Warch Campus Center Entrance
Show appreciation to skilled trade workers by sending kind words.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24
Big Prize Bingo – Sponsored by S.O.U.P.
8 – 10 p.m. | Warch Campus Center (Somerset Room)
Come enjoy a night of Bingo with members of S.E.A.L. and S.O.U.P. There will be prizes handed out to winners of each round.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25
Kindness Shouts – Sponsored by the Student Life Division
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Raymond House
Come to Raymond House to chat with members of Student Life. While you are there, grab cookies and QR codes with positive messages to gift to LU community members.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
LU Spirit Day
All Day | Campuswide
It's spirit day! Dress up in your finest LU merch and show school pride! Come and spend the wheel to win prizes, take pictures with Blu, and enjoy snowcones!
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Lawrence University Softball vs Ripon College – Sponsored by Athletics
1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (double-header) | Start: Main Hall Green – Campuswide/Downtown Appleton
“Games of the Week” during 17 Days of Kindness! Support our student athletes and enjoy spring Baseball and Softball. There will be giveaways and prizes included for those who attend.
President’s Ball (Alice in Wonderland theme) – Sponsored by the Office of S.E.A.L. and S.O.U.P.
8 p.m. – midnight | Warch Campus Center (Somerset & Pusey Rooms)
Join us for a majestic night in your best formal wear! A night of dancing to live jazz music and a DJ, themed refreshments, and a special appearance from Lawrence University's President!