Meet the Team

Alicia Wardell

Hello! I'm Alicia. I'm a junior at Rowan University and I'm looking to be an advocate for those on campus who needs just an extra dash of kindness.

Raymond Wos, Jr.

Hello! I'm Ray. I'm a senior at Rowan University and I'm looking to show kindness to everyone through validation, love, empathy and patience.

Tiffany Walker

Hello! I'm Tiffany. I'm a junior at Rowan University and I believe always being kind to yourself will naturally allow you to be kind to others.

Vision of RowanKindness: #RUKind

To inspire random acts of kindness across campus while advocating for mental health.

Concept of Project

We will be using Instagram to advertise and promote the usage of the hashtag of #RUKind through the username @RowanKindness.

This will be uses to inspire, good vibes, kindness, and advocate of mental health.

Research on Mental Health

Research shows that helping others can be good for our mental health.

Reduces stress
Improves emotional well being
Benefits physical health
Releases endorphins & serotonin

Creates new connections in the brain

Did you know that just thinking about being nice has a soothing effect on the emotional center of the brain?

Information adapted from: Centermh.org and mentalhealth.org.uk

Research on Kindness

Kindness is more than just a ‘nice thing to do’. It plays a crucial role in our well-being. Research has shown that kindness improves our physical and mental health – whether we’re giving kindness, receiving kindness or even just witnessing kindness. How awesome is that?

Information adapted from: https://schoolofkindness.org/science-of-kindness