UNIVERSITY
DAY OF KINDNESS
Looking forward to Spring 2027
Kindness can be random or deliberate. An act of kindness, especially when unexpected, can cause a wave of gratitude. Kindness can make your day.
2026 Kindness Activities.
Check out all the amazing events from 2026. Day of Kindness will return next year!Workday Self Kindness
Free Stretch and Strengthen class for U of U employees.
Osher Center for Integrative Health - Chipeta 295, 4th Floor
Osher Center for Integrative Health
7:00-7:50 AM
Service on the Go
Pick up a to-go service project kit.
Bennion Center (Union 101) 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Kahlert Village Kiosk 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bennion Center
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Move, breathe, and recharge
Take a few minutes to move, breathe, and recharge. Free for U of U Employees
Osher Center for Integrative Health - Chipeta Way, 4th Floor
Osher Center for Integrative Health
9:00-12:00 PM
Snacks & Swag
Free snacks and swag at
Library Plaza, Union, College of Pharmacy, & Osher Center
University Staff Council
9:00 - 12:00 PM
Kindness for the Earth and U
Come pick up reusable silverware kits, seeds from the Seed Library, play garden games and learn more.
BUC, Suite 50
Office for Sustainability Education
9:00 - 4:00 PM
Donuts with Dogs
Had a "Ruff" day? Take a "paws" from studying and stop by the Dean's Office in the College of Social and Behavioral Science for a donut and some puppy love with a therapy dog.
Gardner Commons, 3rd Floor Hallway
College of Social and Behavioral Science
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Stuff a Plush and a coffee truck
Cozy up with a free coffee and a new plushy.
North side of the Park building
Office of Student Experience
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Hydration Station
Grab a water bottle and electrolyte packet on your walk to class.
South of the Campus Store
Academic Affairs Office
10:00 - 12:00 PM
Free Headshots
Robert H. and Katharine B. Garff Building, Suite 1300. Stop in for a free Head Shot or to grab a picture with your friends. Need to up your professional look? The Career Closet's got you.
U Career Success
10:00 - 2:00 PM
Flower and a Kind Note
Join Business Student Government and your Eccles Ambassadors to celebrate University Day of Kindness. Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB) Lobby. Write a kind note and pick a flower for a friend, staff or faculty member you appreciate.
Eccles School of Business
10:00 - 2:00 PM
Rides to classes
Golf cart rides to classes. Keep an eye out for the President's Cart.
President's Office
10:00 - 2:30 PM
Kindness Cookies and Volley
Visit with Volley and grab a Kindness Cookie
Marriott Library, Level 3
Marriott Library & U Counseling Center
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Book swap, coffee, pastries and kindness affirmations.
Check out the stunning College of Pharmacy lobby. Grab a treat and add to the Kindness Board.
College of Pharmacy
11:00 - 1:00 PM
U Health Made Better by You
Thank you card writing station and swag table
University of Utah Hospital Atrium (next to main escalators)
U Health Made Better By You
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Bouquets and more!
Bouquet making, compliment cards and putting together food kits for the Feed U Pantry.
Student Union Lobby
A. Ray Olpin Student Union
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Floats for Notes
Root Beer floats and notes to professors.
Library Plaza
Student Alumni Board
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Going to be a Jam
Free Raspberry Jam Thumbprint cookies
Carolyn's Kitchen in Gardner Commons
Dining Services
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Pocket of Seeds
Free Seed packets
College of Humanities - LNCO Lobby, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences - GC, College of Science - CSC Lobby
Colleges of Liberal Arts & Colleges of Sciences
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Fueled by Kindness
Treats at at WEB Catmull Gallery, MEK Van Boerum & Frank Student Gathering Space, MEB outside ECE main office, and Engineering Circle - Outdoor plaza between WEB, MEB & MEK.
Price College of Engineering
11:00 - 1:00 PM
Cards for Senior Living community members
Card making for community members living at the Sarah Daft House, Park Lane, & Friendship Manor.
SLI Office
Student Leadership & Involvement
12:00 - 4:00 PM
Drawing Disco
Drop into the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) and enjoy making a Lino Print inspired by the work of Marie Watt. Material & refreshments provided.
UMFA Classroom
UMFA
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kindness Yoga
Bring your yoga mat and enjoy an afternoon Yoga session.
Union Den
Office for Global Engagement - Register Here
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Free fitness classes all day
Free for students and CRS members.
Campus Rec Center
All Day - Opens 6:00 AM
Crafty Craft Table
Build a mini-fig, zen out coloring in a fun Swoop design, or write a thank you note to someone you're grateful for!
Campus Store
All Day - Opens 7:30 AM
Walk in the Garden
Time among plants can lift your mood, clear your mind, and help you slow down. Free with UID and receive two free guests passes (while supplies last) to share with loved ones.
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (300 Wakara Way)
Red Butte Garden
All Day - Opens at 9:00 AM
Campus Tour Groups Treats
Admissions Welcome Center - Gardner Commons Building
Schedule a tour
All Day - Opens 9:00 AM
Clothing Drive
Clean out your closet and help a person in need.
University Guest House & Conference Center
All Day
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