Dining Services at the University recently created a Random Acts of Kindness chain, hoping that this act of inclusion and unity will bring the campus closer together.
Dining Services director Mike Paulus explained the kindness chain further.
“As part of our Chartwells’ Be You Week of Inclusion, and to celebrate Wednesday’s Be Kind Day, BGSU Dining encourages everyone to Pay It Forward. At all our locations [across campus], dining ambassadors…set timers at registers and paid for 90 guests’ purchases when the timer went off,” Paulus said. “Upon this Random Act of Kindness, our ambassadors gave guests the prepaid postcard seen here and encouraged them to ‘pay it forward.’ We hope once the card is filled it will be mailed back to us so we can see the kindness spread across campus and the Bowling Green…community.”
Along with the director, a Dining Services employee, Aaron, also talked about the Random Acts of Kindness Chain.
“This construction paper link/chain is a way to symbolize our commitment to inclusion and unity. People start by putting their name on a link, as well as suggestions of how we can be more inclusive or words they associate with inclusion if they wish. This will go on all week – in addition to the other scheduled, themed days,” Aaron said.
“Pick a color and print your name. Add your link to our Be You Inclusion Chain as a symbol of your commitment to inclusion, personal responsibility, and to recognize our individual ability to create positive change. It’s these commitments to inclusion that bring us all together,” Aaron said.
Along with the Random Acts of Kindness chain, there are also other events at oaks, such as the Godfather Event and Netflix and Grill.
“The Oaks will be having a Godfather themed event scheduled for dinner on March 24 with a variety of classic Italian dishes. Along with a great menu, there will be a variety of movie decorations and activities including a raffle for some great Godfather memorabilia,” Paulus said. “Netflix and Grill will be coming this early April, and will feature a menu of grilled favorites hot from the grill on the Oaks patio with weather permitting. Netflix Original Series shows will also be shown on select screens throughout the event.”
With the large amount of events coming up after spring break, Paulus hopes the turnouts for these events are high.
“Event expectations can be widely different depending on the purpose of the event. Our overarching goal is to provide an experience or menu that will be enjoyed by all students,” Paulus said. “Usually, if we see an increase of 200-300 diners during an event compared to a similar period, without an event, we consider it a success. BGSU Dining always evaluates each event we host to see if there is something we could do better or way to improve. As student preferences change, so will the types of events we have at each of our locations.”
There are other events coming up in March such as the Falcon Dub Box Pop-up Event March 13 through the 17, Steak Night at Carillon Place on March 15, St. Patrick’s Day Brunch at The Oaks and many other events. The events are subject to change. Those interested in attending can also look for these events at dineoncampus.com/bgsu.
