4 Excuses You Can’t Use for Not Participating in Free Hugs Day
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Are you ready for Free Hugs Day?! Many of you will be nodding your heads saying, “YES! LET ‘S DO THIS!” Others might not have a clue. And yet, others (and this post is for you) might be making excuses as to why you can’t run a Free Hugs Day on your campus. Here are some […]
3 Types of Hugs for 3 Types of Moments
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Every now and then I like to dwell think about my pageant days. Not because I am vain, but because if selected to represent New Jersey at Miss America, I think I would have done a darn good job. That moment would have changed my life forever. Who knows if I would even be writing […]
Community + Politics = Communitics
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Each time there is a presidential election, people’s values and politics naturally surface. When they do, conversations can quickly become arguments and differences of opinion can feel like you’re speaking a different language. Because of some very heated topics, this could mean alienating people and that’s just not okay on #TeamHuman. Here are some tips to learn […]
The TRUTH About Almost Any Staff Meeting
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Here We Are It’s that special time a week where you have the opportunity to come together with your staff and meet about everything that may be going on in your residence hall or in your department. Times will vary, but it’s likely your staff meeting needs to come later in the day to accommodate […]
It’s October Already? Stay Cool, Your Community Has Your Back
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How many of you have looked at the calendar and said, “When did October get here?” If you’re like me, it may have even happened multiple times a day since October 1st. Here are some things to remember in O-C-T-O-B-E-R. Offer to help your teammates when they need it. If you have time, offering some […]
[VIDEO] What does ‘Humans Need Humans’ Mean to you?
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Humans Need Humans What does it mean to you? We asked our friends and family, and students at Bridgewater State, LeMoyne, Kutztown, and UNT Dallas what they thought. Check it out! Now it’s your turn! Film a video for Instagram and tag @swiftkickhq and #teamhuman – let us know what ‘Humans Need Humans’ mean to […]
Humans Need Humans: 10 Quotes That Remind Us Every Day
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Throughout time, in song, scripture, music and books, the call to action around community has always existed. No matter your sex, religion, education level, political affiliation or ability, you can’t do it alone. Here are some quotes, old and new, that mark how important it is to be on #TeamHuman. Humans Need Humans. It’s not just a hashtag; […]
See That Student Sitting Alone at Lunch?
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During a Florida State University football team tour of a local middle school, wide receiver Travis Rudolph created a selfless moment of kindness that we should all inspire our campus leaders to do on a daily basis. Travis saw 11-year-old Bo Peske sitting by himself in the cafeteria during lunch. It’s reported that Bo, who […]
5 Reasons Humans Need Humans
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At face value, most would say our world is a mess. Collectively, we have a lot of work to do. I argue that it starts on a person -to-person level. I think love, respect and understanding can make great things happen. It just starts with a little human kindness. (And maybe some common sense.) In […]
5 MORE Reasons My Dog is, Ironically, on #TeamHuman
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about my dog and how I learned some life lessons from him. This week, I have 5 more lessons to share with you! It is fun to learn from animals. They are so compassionate and lovable. How can you not want to learn from them? Never give up When […]