Top 3 Unexpected #FreeHugs Day Trends
WOW, the day isn’t even over and so many of you have given out so many hugs already! Over the weekend, we will be posting the official numbers, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, we noticed some crazy cool trends being posted to social media. 1. Administrators and faculty getting involved Sherrod Williams […]
5 Tips for #FreeHugs Day
The big day is almost upon us! That’s right, November 7th is almost here and all those pledged hugs will be made reality. To get you in the spirit, we wanted to share some really good tips with you on how to make the most of #FreeHugs Day. Location, Location, Location! Think student center or […]
From the Mouths of Huggers, Part 2
Some more feedback from people who have already signed up about why they are excited about #FreeHugs Day! Well, this is exciting! We have already gotten 1,298 pledged hugs for November 7th! We ask everyone who signs up to tell us why they are excited to participate, and we got some lovely responses: “I have […]
#FreeHugs Can Breach Closed Doors
I meant that literally. And figuratively. Hi all, today I am blogging personally. My name is Sabina, and I am the Community Manager for Swift Kick and Student Launcher. (Need something? Email me at [email protected]) As you all know, International Student #FreeHugs Day is on November 7th this year. If you didn’t know that, then […]
Velociraptors: AKA How Not to Give #FreeHugs
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE No, this isn’t immediately related to International Student Free Hugs Day. But it kind of is. To some people, #FreeHugs are just as scary as a velociraptor. While they may not get eaten by a hug, they are afraid the social embarrassment just might consume them. And that might be worse, […]
From the Mouths of Huggers! International Free Hugs Day Update
Well, this is exciting! We have already gotten 1,298 pledged hugs for November 7th! We ask everyone who signs up to tell us why they are excited to participate, and we got some lovely responses: “We’re participating in Free Hugs Day because it’s a great way to express our care for each other, and improve […]
International #FreeHugs Day Recap
The Collegiate International Free Hugs Day was AMAZING! We had hug totals coming in via email, Twitter, text, Facebook, voicemail, and even pigeon carrier… Well, ok, the last one is a lie. But boy did you all hug early and hug often. Giving a Free Hug is the first step to developing a culture of […]
Logistics for the International Free Hugs Day (#FreeHugs)
It’s Almost Here! After one year of waiting, we are only two days away from the International #FreeHugs Day! We currently have 79 schools pledging 55,936 hugs. With some schools pledging from as far away as Egypt, this truly is going to be an international day of hugging. But the day is much more than […]
Utah State University Is Ready for International #FreeHugs Day [IMAGE]
While doing a Dance Floor Theory Training at USU, I noticed this on their events calendar and had to take a picture to share. If you haven’t pledged your group/school yet, there’s still time > http://www.swiftkickonline.com/free-hugs/
International Collegiate Free Hugs Day – Participating Schools
Today marks two weeks until the International Collegiate Free Hugs Day on 11/10/11! Steadily over the past two months, schools have been signing up and pledging their hugs. Here’s where we’re at… 97 Schools Committed 63 Schools Pledged Hugs 44,442 Hugs Pledged 438 Individuals RSVPed on the Facebook Event Haven’t pledged yet? There’s still time. […]