By KAYLEE JO NEELEY, Student Reporter
Several students and university clubs participated in Northwestern’s Kindness Day celebration on Friday.
The Northwestern Student Government Association gave doughnuts to university maintenance workers and custodians as part of the celebration. World Kindness Day was Saturday.
Erika Hernandez, an SGA officer, said she hopes the maintenance workers and custodians know that students are thankful for them.
“I hope it helps more people recognize how much [maintenance workers and custodians] really do for us and makes them feel appreciated,” Hernandez said.
Hernandez is also part of the Spanish Club, which wrote uplifting messages on clothes pins and handed them out to students, staff and faculty.
“I think it was meaningful because it was something new and random, but a small compliment like that can change a student’s mood,” Hernandez said.
Some students wrote friendly messages in chalk on campus sidewalks. Shayna Miller, an English education sophomore, walked around campus and chose some of the more high-traffic areas so she could reach more people.
“I thought that it was meaningful because I truly believe that everyone needs a little encouragement,” Miller said. “That little bit of uplifting can change someone’s day.”
The Campus Cabinet also took part in the celebration by giving away noodles, water and soap at the volleyball game Friday night.
Students who participate in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Forge delivered donuts to healthcare workers and first responders.
Northwestern student Jadyn Budig led a project called Operation Gratitude, which took place in the Student Center.
Students who participated wrote letters to active-duty military troops, veterans, wounded heroes and caregivers, among others.
Northwestern Ranger Connection classes helped fill Operation Christmas Child boxes, which are shoeboxes containing hygiene products, toys and other items that are sent overseas to children in need during Christmas.
