Find out how the legacy of Rollins’ 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour, and his wife, Polly, inspired the College to create a new day of service in their honor.
Feb. 17 | 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Tars Plaza
Join forces with student representatives from Omicron Delta Kappa to decorate campus with messages of kindness and support. Grab a free coffee and doughnut to get your day started off on the right foot.
Feb. 17 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Behind Mister Rogers Sculpture
Join the Rev. Katrina Jenkins for an interactive labyrinth walk in which you’ll focus on how to spread kindness in our community and beyond.
Feb. 17 | 12:12 p.m. | Knowles Memorial Chapel
Keep your ears perked at 12:12 p.m. because the Knowles Memorial Chapel bell will ring a dozen times in honor of Rollins’ 12th president.
Feb. 17 | 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Cornell Campus Center
In this Omicron Delta Kappa-sponsored event, pop into the Campus Center and create a note expressing your gratitude or appreciation for one of your professors, classmates, or staff mentors.
Feb. 17 | 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Dave’s Boathouse
Hop on the assembly line and help U.S. Hunger pack 10,000 healthy meals for families in our community. Participants will be required to wear masks and abide by safety regulations.
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Feb. 17 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Meet at RMA for trasportation to build site
President Seymour served as co-founder and chairman of Habitat for Humanity Winter Park, so grab a hammer in Thad’s honor and work on a local build less than a mile from campus. Projects will vary and are dependent on the needs at the time of build. All supplies will be provided.
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Feb. 17 | 4 – 6 p.m. | Mills Lawn
Support local artisans and enjoy an array of healthy foods and handcrafted products at the first-ever TARmer’s Market (clever, huh?) on Mills Lawn.
Learn more about the Rollins icons who inspired this celebration of service.
The life of Rollins’ 12th president, Thaddeus Seymour ’82HAL ’90H, is a testament to that which he held most dear: kindness. Now the College declares a day in his honor—a day for us all to come together and sprinkle a little bit of the magic that was so distinctively Thad.
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