College Kindness

I have a story I would like to share in the interest of inspiring others. I work at a Community College in Northeast Iowa located just outside Dubuque, Iowa. Many of our students work part-time or full-time jobs in addition to going to school to pay tuition and fees, as well as books and living expenses. Our staff and faculty recognize the hardships students face and work to combat it through a variety of volunteer and service projects on campus. I want to highlight one person whose simple idea brought joy to many peoples afternoon one day last December.

Early in December Ryan Gaber, a current NICC student pursuing his Associate in Science degree in Biology, decided he wanted a Radio Flyer red wagon for Christmas. Odd, some would say, for a 20 year-old to ask for a classic child's toy for Christmas, but his parents obliged and prior to the end of the fall semester Ryan received a brand new wagon for Christmas. His intent was not to give or take rides, as many children do, but instead deliver holiday cheer around campus during a commonly stressful time: finals week. 

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Give an Unexpected Raise

If you have hired someone to regularly come and clean your apartment for you, or perform some other type of home service, pay them more than they expect. Don't wait for them to ask for a raise...recognize their quality work without being asked. A small amount to you might be a lot to them!
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