Giving Tuesday

What are you doing on Giving Tuesday? December 3, is Giving Tuesday - a global movement for generosity. At the University, we celebrate the day with, among other things, a clothing swap day in the Sheep Hall.

Day: Tuesday, December 3
Place: Sheep Hall/Student Center
Time: 11-14

Giving Tuesday started as a reaction to consumer days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today, Giving Tuesday is a global movement that puts engagement at the heart of everything positive that is done in society.

The concept is simple. Give a gift or of your time and encourage others to do the same. Together we can make the world a better place!

Program

Clothes swap day in the Sheep Hall
Brighten up your wardrobe for the winter at the best price in town, make someone happy and give your garment a new life. Drop off clothes throughout week 48 in the Student Center.

Give yourself a Yoga break
11.45-11.55 in the Student Center
Bring a friend and get a free coffee voucher

Become a blood donor
The Blood Center informs in the Student Center

Become an organ donor
Information from the Donation Register about becoming an organ donor

40 acts of kindness for Giving Tuesday

Looking for tips on what you can do on Giving Tuesday. Here are 40 acts of kindness to choose from.

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Buy coffee for the person behind you in line at Prego.
Praise the first three people you talk to today.
Send a positive text message to three different people today.
Post inspirational post-it notes around campus, office, break room, etc.
Donate old towels or blankets to an animal shelter.
Say hello to the person next to you on the bus, train or elevator.
Surprise a coworker with freshly baked cookies or treats!
Let someone go ahead of you in line who only has a few items.
Celebrate someone just for being who they are, which is great.
Do you have a LinkedIn account? Write a recommendation to a colleague.
Offer help to a colleague who is stressed.
Do you come across someone who is particularly nice? Tell their boss about it.
Leave unused coupons next to the corresponding products in the grocery store.
Leave a note on someone's car and tell them how great they parked.
Try to make sure that every person in a group conversation feels included.
Write a friendly message on your mirror to your partner or someone in the family.
Surprise a colleague by picking up a cup of coffee or tea.
Set three reminders on your phone during the day. Then do something for someone else.
Send a thank you message to a colleague who deserves more recognition.
Practice self-kindness and spend 30 minutes doing something you love today.
Give away something you don't need to HiG's Swop shop.
Write a gratitude list in the morning and again in the evening.
Do you know parents who could use a night out? Offer to babysit for free.
Return shopping carts to others outside the grocery store.
Buy a plant, write some positive words on the pot and give it to a friend!
Write a positive comment on your favorite blog or a friend's social media account.
When you see some trash on the street, pick it up and put it in the nearest trash can.
Learn the names of people you see every day. Greet them by name.
Say 'hello' to strangers and smile.
Write a list for your partner of things you love about them.
Donate dry goods in their original unopened packaging to the Food Bank or volunteer.
Find opportunities to give compliments. Say it! It can make someone's whole day.
Put an extra umbrella at work so you can lend it out when it rains.
Send a "thank you" card or message to your local police or fire station.
Bring muffins or cookies to your local librarians.
Offer to run an errand for a family member who is busy.
Talk to a colleague who seems to be struggling. Ask how they are doing.
Put your phone away while you are in the company of others.
Email or write to a former teacher or someone else who made a difference in your life.
When you hear that discouraging voice in your head, tell yourself something positive - you deserve kindness too!