Kindness Friday 2009
What happened in 2009 around campus and in our community?
Supporting the Women's Centre
St. John's Women's Centre:
- Actively promote the social, economic and personal equality of women with the St. John’s Women’s Centre.
- Purchase and distribute of toiletries and other personal care items.
- Assist with providing gifts to women and children over the holiday season.
Shannon O'Dea Dawson - The Department of Human Resources
Rhonda Dalton - English Language and Literature
Dianne Hussey - Academic Advising Centre
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I Love Touque Day!
I Love Touque Day! Tuesday, October 27 - Click to view Poster
Looking for a way to feel warm and fuzzy?
Drop-off your scarves, hats and mittens to ED1033 - the Distribution Centre or ED2000 in the Education Building between 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. on Oct.27 and we'll donate them for you, sending you off in style, wearing a Memorial@Home touque.
All donations will be distributed to the Froude Avenue Community Centre
Ashley Wakeham - Distance Education and Learning Technologies
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Buy locally produced cheesy shrimp, kicker wontons and crispy Thai crab kicker wontons in support of NIR Ideal Home
The Marine Institute’s MI International, Dockside Appetizers and Allen’s Fisheries have teamed up to sell locally produced, gourmet cheesy shrimp kicker wontons and crispy Thai crab kicker wontons in support of NIR Ideal Home.
NIR Ideal Home is a registered non-profit organization that provides skills training to marginalized villagers and mentally and physically challenged youth in Harua village, Calcutta in India’s West Bengal province. It was founded in 2004 by two Haruan teenagers, Sonali and Klaam, who were searching for ways to provide training for mentally and physically challenged youth in their community.
Bridging the Divide hopes to raise enough money to purchase two vehicles for NIR Ideal Home, vehicles that will be used to transport children to and from the school in Harua village. To purchase this gourmet product and support NIR Ideal Home, just obtain a coupon from one of three ! locations: MI International, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John’s (778-0484); Oliver’s Restaurant, 160 Water Street, St. John's (754-6444) and Donovan’s Irving, 65 Clyde Avenue, Mount Pearl (364-8936). The coupons can be redeemed for the cheesy shrimp kicker wontons and crispy Thai crab kicker wontons at two Coleman’s grocery stores, 129 Merrymeeting Rd., St. John’s (576-3283) and 6 Centennial Square, Mount Pearl (368-7921).
MI International will be raising funds on Kindness Friday to help with relief efforts in the Philippines where more than 500,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to recent flooding. There is an urgent need for food, water, sanitation facilities, emergency shelter and health care provisions.
Kim Thornhill - MI International, Marine Institute
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Collecting Pennies for SPCA St. John's
As part of I ♥ MUNdays, the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development, and the Capital Campaign Office, invites all students, faculty and staff to participate in our Kindness Friday fundraiser by donating pennies to the “Million Penny Challenge,” an initiative of SPCA St. John’s. The local shelter is collecting pennies for its spay/neuter program.
Did you know?
- In seven years, one female cat and one male cat and their offspring can produce up to 420,000 kittens.
- In six years, one female dog and one male dog and their offspring can produce up to 67,000 puppies.
If you have pennies (or any denomination of money, for that matter!) you’d like to contribute, please drop them off to Angie (Alumni House – Lambe’s Lane) or Jennifer (Capital Campaign Office – IIC-2006).
To boost a competitive spirit, Capital Campaign Director Jo-Anne Nykilchyk will match what the Capital Campaign Office raises (up to $50), and is challenging all other deans, directors and managers to do the same in their respective offices!
In addition, we're also collecting items for the SPCA, including pet food and treats, new litter pans and scoops, blankets, towels, toys, collars, leashes, etc.
Once you've collected money and items in your respective offices, feel free to drop them off at the Alumni House or the Capital Campaign Office by 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, so we can deliver the items to the shelter on Kindness Friday.
All participants can fill out a ballot to win great prizes! Hope we can count on your support!
Jennifer E. O'Neill Office of Alumni Affairs and Development/Capital Campaign Office
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Collecting Donations to help Addyson
The MISU will be collecting donations to help two Marine Institute graduates whose little girl Addyson is in need of intensive heart surgery.
Addyson will have to be spend several weeks at the hospital in Halifax following her surgery, and her Mom and Dad will be at her side the entire time.
The MISU will be accepting donations from Oct. 22-30 at the MISU Office and at the MUNdays kiosk at the Marine Institute Oct. 22 from 12-2pm.
Kim Thornhill - Marine Institute Student's Union
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Collecting needed items for the Gathering Place
The Administrative Services Office of the Faculty of Medicine will be collecting needed items for the Gathering Place shelter in St. John's. Some of the needed items are things such as mittens, coats, toiletries, sock, hats, deodorant etc. All donated items will be delivered to the Gathering Place of Friday October 30th, 2009.
If you have anything that you would like to donate, please do!
Corinne Hennessey - Faculty of Medicine - Administrative Service Office
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Donating to Stella Burry Community Services
The MBA Student Association will be making a donation to the Stella Burry Community Services.
Colleen Laite - MBA Student Association
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Ticket Sale!
Financial and Administrative Services will be having a 75/25 ticket sale for the Family Resource Centre in Harbour Grace/Bay Roberts with 75% of the proceeds going to the centre.
Gennie Howell - Financial & Administrative Services
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Kindness Drive and a "Pencil Case" Campaign
Facilities Management has added to it their Kindness Friday plan. They will now also be participating in a "Kindness Drive", collecting items for the MUN Campus Food Bank as well any gently used clothing for the Diabetes Association.
Also, the Administration Services section have organized a "Pencil Case" campaign. This will include filling pencil cases with items needed to support The Boys and Girls Club. At the moment they have on average 70 kids coming through their doors on any given day. Some children work on their homework and school projects at the club because they do not have the necessary supplies at home. These supplies will help accommodate these children and keep the program going.
Stacey Myers - Facilities Management
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Teen Challenge Rehab Centre
Teen Challenge's mission statement is to provide faith-based residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation centres funded entirely by donations providing spiritual, academic and vocational training, equipping individuals to return to society as responsible citizens.
It is an inter-denominational program with a 50 year history – and now operates in 82 countries with over 1000 locations worldwide.
Independent studies have shown that 70% of Teen Challenge graduates were drug-free five years later. Compare this to the approximate 10% cure rate of secular drug treatment programs.
Teen Challenge believes that change happens because of a personal relationship with God and though adopting biblical principles in everyday living.
Many teens in NL are addicted and are looking for answers. It's time we did something to help. Many goals need to be reached before the doors! of this center can be opened in NL:
GOAL 1 – need to raise $100 000 to hire a full-time director and a support worker, and to cover administrative costs.GOAL 2 – start raising funds to purchase a facility and cover 2 years of operating costs.GOAL 3 – search for a property with the right zoning that can accommodate at least 25 young men. They can't look at potential properties until a reasonable amount of cash is raised to purchase the property.
If you are interested in making a donation towards this initiative please contact me. Or you can just come to the School of Pharmacy and give your donation to the secretaries in the General Office.
Visit www.tcatlantic.org for more info about the program itself!
Thank you so much for your help and cooperation!
Stacy Martin - Pharmacy Class of 2010
KINDESS FOR THE CAMPUS
Helping International Families
In support of International families living in St. John's the International Student Advising office located in Court Real 1000 is collecting donated items throughout the week of I Love MUNdays. All items are appreciated and can be donated between the hours of 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm
Also, if anyone is interested in participating in the Holiday Hosting Program, please sign up at the International Student Advising booth in The Landing, UC 3018, during the International Bazaar on October 29, 2009.
Make someone feel at home this holiday season!
Shahana Islam, International Student Advising Office
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Daffodil Place
In support of Daffodil Place, the Department of Human Resources will be filling the Human Resources boardroom bookcase with new or gently used books and board games. These items will stock the library at Daffodil Place and provide much-needed entertainment and distraction for those staying there.
Department of Human Resources
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Sweet Treats
The Academic Advising Centre will be offering treats to its visitors on Kindness Friday. Visitors will also be able to enter their name for a prize draw.
Dianne Hussey, Academic Advising Centre
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Campus Food Bank Donations
As part of I ♥ MUNdays, the Faculty of Science is inviting all faculty, staff and students to participate in their Kindness Friday fundraiser by making a donation to the Campus Food Bank.
Each participating department within the Faculty of Science will have their own donation box for collections from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30
All participants can fill out a ballot to win Faculty of Science prizes!
They hope they can count on your support!!
Kelly Foss - Faculty of Science
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This year Facilities Management will participate in a food drive to support the MUN Campus Food Bank. They are asking all employee with in Facilities Management to bring in a food item or monetary donation to help out our Food Bank. Posters will be displayed listing items of particular need and frequent reminders will follow
Stacey Myers, Facilities Management
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Marketing and Communications will collect donations for the Campus Food Bank. Please bring any non-perishable food items to A-1024 by Friday morning, October 30.
Roxanne Keats - Marketing and Communications
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Spooktacular Social
Spooktacular Kindness Friday! Come to the Landing on Friday from 2 - 4, for our Halloween Social! Free refreshments, popcorn, treats and even cotton candy!!! At 3 p.m. let renowned local storyteller Dave Walsh (Classic Horror by Candlelight, Haunted Hike) scare you into the weekend... at 3:30 p.m. join us for a costume contest, prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!
All are welcome and we looking forward to spooking you!
Deena Riggs - Student Affairs and Services
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Coffee / Bake Sale
The Faculty and Staff of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation are holding a coffee/bake sale to raise funds for the Everest 2010 Mountain of Learning Experiential Education Award which will be awarded annually to a MUN student. Join them from 10-11:30 a.m. on Kindness Friday, October 30th in the Lobby of the Physical Education Building.
Gail Innes - School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
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Free Lunch for Engineering Students
The staff and faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, in partnership with Engineers Without Borders and Engineering Student Society will be hosting a free lunch for Engineering students at Memorial.
So on October 30th, stop by the Engineering Faculty and Staff Lounge (EN4000) between 11:50am to 1:30pm to enjoy a free lunch.
Jackey Locke - Staff and Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science / Engineers Without Borders / Engineering Student Society
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Free Coffee and treats
The Computer Purchasing Centre will be hosting a coffee break during open business hours (10 a.m. - 4 p.m. So drop by CS-1000 and enjoy free coffee and treats from Tim Hortons.
Colleen Brennan - Computer Purchasing Centre - Computing and Communications
