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OneGrassRoot

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Mon Apr 22, 2013, 05:36 AM Apr 2013

Happiness Clubs Spread Good Vibes on College Campus


Rain fell on State College, Pa., as junior Danielle Long accompanied a stranger to class under a bright yellow umbrella.

These umbrella taxis are one of several small acts of kindness Long has organized as president of the Penn State Clown Nose Club, whose members at each event don a red foam ball in the center of their face.

You can find variations of this club at colleges nationwide. From passing out lollipops to distributing free iced tea and hugs outside the library at finals, these student groups aim to increase peers' happiness throughout the academic year.

"It's important that people stop and realize that sometimes a smile is the most important thing," said Northwestern University senior Kyle Richardson, 23. "It's important to take time off and not be so wound up all the time."

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/17/college-happiness-clubs/2090439/
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Happiness Clubs Spread Good Vibes on College Campus (Original Post) OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 OP
At our univ, they have the service dog puppy raisers and woodsprite Apr 2013 #1
That is very cool! OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #4
Anything To Take A Student's Mind Off The Impending Servitude Of College Debt cantbeserious Apr 2013 #2
My hope is... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #3

woodsprite

(11,854 posts)
1. At our univ, they have the service dog puppy raisers and
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 05:44 AM
Apr 2013

Last edited Mon Apr 22, 2013, 07:14 AM - Edit history (1)

A local group "paws for people" spend time at "puppy love"
stations on campus during finals week. It's been a big hit
with the students. Also the service dogs are raised in the dorms
and attend classes with their various student trainers.

OneGrassRoot

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3. My hope is...
Mon Apr 22, 2013, 06:24 AM
Apr 2013

that a better outlook and sense of community will empower them to realize they can change things...not only interpersonal relationships but our institutions if they work together.

Hopefully they'll reject things as they are and create a new way, and be empowered to do so.

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