Delight-FUL Is Back: U of A to Participate in Challenge to Perform 500,000 Random Acts of Kindness

Delight-FUL Is Back: U of A to Participate in Challenge to Perform 500,000 Random Acts of Kindness
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Challenge accepted! U of A students will join their peers at 300 other colleges and universities on Tuesday, Feb. 13, to participate in our annual "Delight-FUL," a nationwide event designed to celebrate, carry out and encourage random acts of kindness across the country. This JoyFUL signature event was created by Chartwells Higher Education, a recognized leader in contract food service management and the U of A's food service partner (aka Food on The Hill). 

The Delight-FUL challenge will take place simultaneously across all Chartwells' campuses, encouraging Chartwells' associates, students, faculty and staff to collectively perform random acts of kindness.  

At the U of A, students will be delighted with campus partners, freebies, music and more at the Union Food Court from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. At this event, guests can get a Kindness Passport where — if they complete three random acts of kindness — they can earn one service hour via Givepulse and enter to win our big raffle prize. 

"We're overjoyed to be able to bring back our Delight-FUL event to give students a special, memorable and impactful experience while also making them feel part of a bigger movement to bring some kindness to the world," said Ashton Julian, director of marketing for Food on the Hill. 

In addition to day-of on-campus activities and events, Chartwells will be delivering KIND bars to The Northwest Arkansas Children's Hospital Staff, their associates and event attendees. 

About Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services: Chartwells is the recognized leader in contract food service management, hospitality and award-winning guest service within over 300 college and university dining environments throughout academic institutions across the U.S. Chartwells' nutritious cuisine not only satisfies the unique appetites, lifestyles and dietary needs of every guest dining on campus, but it also brings people together to promote relationships that will prepare students for the future. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsHigherEd.comwww.ChartwellsMonthly.com or www.DineonCampus.com

Contacts

Ann Cole, marketing manager
Chartwells
417-825-4331, annc@uark.edu

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