Thaddeus & Polly Seymour Acts of Kindness Day

5 – 7 p.m. | Bush Lawn

This year, we’re getting the goodwill going early. Stop by Bush Lawn on Monday evening to share and receive a message of kindness.

All Day | Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, first floor lobby, second floor Gathering stairs and the C-Store
Project for Hope, established in 2012, gives children in the hospital a donated stuffed animal to hold during their treatment, serving as a reminder that someone is hoping for their recovery. Project for Hope has donated more than 900 stuffed animals through their donation drives.

All Day | Kathleen W. Rollins Hall — first floor lobby, second floor Gathering Stairs
Swing by Kathleen W. Rollins Hall to make a donation to the Tars Pantry. Rollins’ on-campus food pantry accepts all non-perishable goods, new and gently used business attire, and perishable goods with a long shelf-life, available to students and Rollins employees.

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Holt Ave. near the Chapel
OneBlood’s Big Red Bus will be on campus all day. Please consider donating if you’re able and bring your friends and family along to increase your lifesaving impact.

8:30 – 10 a.m. | Tars Plaza
Join forces with student representatives from Omicron Delta Kappa to decorate campus with messages of kindness and support. Grab a free coffee and doughnut to get your day started off on the right foot.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Behind the Mister Rogers Sculpture
Join the Dr. Rev. Dorrell Briscoe, Dean of Religious & Spiritual Life, for an interactive labyrinth walk in which you’ll focus on how to spread kindness in our community and beyond.

12:12 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
Listen at 12:12 p.m. because the Knowles Memorial Chapel bell will ring a dozen times in honor of Rollins’ 12th president.

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Tars Plaza and Mills Lawn
Grab a Kindness Passport and collect stamps as you complete 10 different 5-Minute Difference projects that will range from making notes of gratitude and kindness or fun care packs for Mayflower and Gardens at DePugh residents, packing hygiene kits for the Coalition for the Homeless. If you collect six or more stamps, you’ll receive a T-shirt and be entered into a drawing for a goodie bag. Projects will be hosted by student and campus organizations.

12:30 – 1:45 p.m. | Tars Plaza and Mills Lawn
Help support a lifelong love of reading just like Polly Seymour by donating new or gently used books for young children during this all-day book drive. Your donation will benefit Polly Seymour New Leaf Bookstore in the Winter Park Library.

4 – 7 p.m. | 5th floor of the Rollins Garage
This community celebration will unveil two murals that reflect themes of belonging, mental wellness, and connection, showcasing the work of muralist Delia Miller and the collaborative efforts of students, faculty, and staff. The event aims to foster dialogue, connection, and a shared commitment to mental wellness and suicide prevention through art.