At the core of every thriving workplace is a culture of kindness. At UA, we’re proud to see that spirit shine brightly. This semester, the response to Kindness Champions has been nothing short of inspiring. From small gestures that made someone’s day to extraordinary effort that lifted an entire team, these nominations remind us that kindness is a daily practice to us around campus. Here are just a few of the wonderful things colleagues have shared:
“Afton is such a pleasure to be around and have as a work colleague. She is helpful, polite, and always has a smile on her face. She makes time for those in need, no matter how busy the day gets. Her thoughtfulness and team spirit create a more supportive and welcoming environment for all of us.”
“Rhonda is the definition of a Kindness Champion. She always is someone who includes everyone and goes out of her way to show she cares. She is a mother to us all and shows lots of love to her department and everyone around her. She makes a friend everywhere she goes and brings excitement to the workplace. Spreading a little bit of sunshine everywhere she goes!”
“Jarred radiates kindness in everything he does. He is always patient, positive, helpful, understanding, and a great team member. Without Jarred, UA Admissions would have a lot less joy. Thank you Jarred for ALL that you do and for treating everyone with such kindness day in and day out.”
Recognizing kindness isn’t just about saying “thank you”—it’s about reinforcing the kind of culture we want to build together. You haven’t missed a chance to nominate someone because kindness is always in season. Let’s keep the kindness going.