Nov 3, 2000
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THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Nov 3, 2000 |
| Get ready for another week dedicated to “lightness and kindness” at UVic. From Nov. 6 – 13, the UVic women’s network is planning a series of campus events to coincide with other initiatives during international Random Acts of Kindness Week. The week culminates with World Kindness Day on Nov. 13. UVic’s first Lightness and Kindness Week was held in February. “We think it’s important to recognize the small, everyday actions that really make a difference to others,” says Diana Nicholson, a member of the women’s network and a research coordinator in the school of child and youth care. “Acts of kindness don’t necessarily have to be crisis-driven. The way you treat other people every day matters.” To encourage everyone to participate, Lightness and Kindness kits are being distributed to departments, and include “light bulb” buttons, ideas for promoting lightness and kindness at work, posters and jokes. Events (all at noon in the University Centre foyer) kick off on Monday, Nov. 6 when UVic President Dr. Dave Turpin and Chancellor Norma Mickelson will accompany the “Queen” in a walkabout. On Wednesday, Nov. 8 join vocal coach Bisia Beline “in rediscovering joy and community soul through free vocal expression.” And on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Friday, Nov. 10 there’ll be performances by two UVic saxophone quartets. Throughout the week, you can post your Lightness and Kindness stories on a board at the University Centre. “Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to start planning fun, light and kind events or gestures,” says women’s advisor Dr. Frances Ricks. “At the very least, wear your button all week and smile.” For more information, contact the women’s network at 721-6143 or amazing@uvic.ca. |