In memory of Professor Igor Ivkovic, the Department of Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) holds Igor Acts of Kindness Day annually on April 2. On this day, we invite you to brighten someone’s day through a small gesture of kindness.
Some ideas for an act of kindness:
- Tell someone something you appreciate about them
- Encourage a classmate working on a project
- Bring a friend a treat (Igor’s favourite was Timbits!)
- Do an extra chore around your home
- Write a recommendation for a classmate on LinkedIn
- Make a gratitude list in the morning and again in the evening
- Tip a food service worker or delivery driver
- Send a thank you card (in the mail!) to someone who made a difference in your life.
- Put your phone away while in the company of others
- Donate gently used clothes or household items
Share your act of kindness in the form below to enter in a random prize draw to win a $25 WatCard transfer. SYDE Professor and Chair Lisa Aultman-Hall will also donate $50 to one of the following charities in your honour. Submissions must be received by Tuesday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
- The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
- Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW)
- The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo
We welcome you to share your act of kindness on social media with #42IgorKindness