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Stanford University is renowned for its academic excellence, but it also fosters a culture of kindness. The Stanford Day of Kindness highlights the university's commitment to compassion, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s Charter for Compassion.

What Is the Stanford Day of Kindness?

The Day of Kindness encourages students, faculty, and alumni to:
- Take a moment to practice self-care
- Perform small acts of kindness for others
- Share positivity across campus

How Stanford Promotes Kindness

Organizers placed over 1,000 small gifts around campus in pairs, encouraging people to:
1. Find a treat
2. Share it with someone else

This initiative reinforces the idea that compassion strengthens community.

Involvement of Student Groups

The event was supported by:
- Project Compassion
- Project Love
- CCARE (Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education)

These groups helped create inspiring content, including videos showcasing kindness in action.

Alumni Participation

Graduates were encouraged to:
- Reflect on kindness in their lives

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Stanford Day of Kindness: Celebrating Compassion