Igor Ivkovic Act of Kindness Day

Igor Acts of Kindness Day - April 2, 2024

In memory of Dr. 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 in his honour 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 a random prize draw to win 1 of 3 Engineering swag bags, including an engineering branded YETI. Dr. Lisa Aultman-Hall, SYDE Professor and Chair will also donate $100 to one of the following charities, chosen by each winner.  

  • The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
  • Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
  • Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW)
  • The Humane Society of Kitchener-Waterloo
  • Focus for Ethnic Women Waterloo Region

Submissions must be received by Friday, April 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

We welcome you to share your act of kindness on social media with #42IgorKindness

Prize draw terms and conditions

Eligibility:

  • You must be a current student, graduate, or employee at the University of Waterloo, aged 18 years or older to be eligible for the prize draw.

Prize Details:

  • A prize entry constitutes completing the form with submission of an email address. 
  • One entry per person.
  • No purchase is necessary. Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time. Alternate entry can be arranged by emailing Natasha Poley

Winner Selection:

  • The winners will be selected by random draw and notified by Monday, April 8, 2024.
  • There will be four current student winners and two alumni winners. 
  • The selected winner must provide their student ID or WatCard number before obtaining the prize and being declared winner. If the prize is not claimed, another entrant will be selected randomly. 
  • Selection of winners is randomized, where chances of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
Current student example: SYDE 3B Graduated student example: SYDE '22