Creating a Culture of Kindness

Dartmouth is bringing the Kind30 campaign to campus to build a culture where kindness can thrive.

Kind30 at Dartmouth

“Kind30 helped strengthen connections across our campus and reminded us that we all contribute to a culture where people feel seen, supported, and valued.” - Mark Reed, Chief Health and Wellness Officer

Of Dartmouth Kind30 participants:

92% reported an increased sense of connection to others at Dartmouth
87% reported that kindness had become a habit
82% reported a positive impact on their mood/well-being

Learn more about how Kind30 is building a culture of kindness at Dartmouth or the read the full 2026 Assessment Report.

Students hand out wristbands at a table — From left, Issa Allison ’29, Haadya Ahsan ’29, Isla Walker, ’29, and Trace Ribble ’29 hand out ice cream and wristbands during a Kind30 signup event sponsored by Dartmouth Student Government. The wristbands signify participation in creating a culture of kindness. (Photo By Sophia Scull ’25)

Read more about how to get involved!

Student One-Pager

Faculty and Staff One-Pager

Kind30 Toolkit for Individuals and Groups

What is Kind30?

How can I participate as an individual?

Sign up wherever you see a Kind30 QR code, or use this link.
- Signing up opts you into Kind30 communications from Dartmouth Health and Wellness where you'll get reminders, ideas, and a collection of community reflections as the campaign unfolds.
Pick up your Kind30 wristband after you sign up.
- Wear it to signify your participation in creating a culture of kindness at Dartmouth.
Aim to engage in 30 intentional acts of kindness
- Use the daily ideas in the toolkits or come up with your own.
Reflect after each act using the QR codes located throughout campus or this link.
- Ever reflection enters you into a weekly raffle for local gift cards. If you submit four reflections and complete a closing survey by June 1, you'll earn a Kind30 tote bag or cinch backpack at the end of the campaign while supplies last.
Keep going until you reach 30 acts of kindness. You can join or re-engage at any point during the campaign.

How can I participate as part of a group?

Groups can get involved in two ways, and many will do both:

Sponsor a Kind30 sign-up area. Set aside space in your group's area to help individual community members sign up for Kind30, pick up a wristband, and get connected to the campaign.
Host an internal Kind30 moment. Organize an event or activity for your own members that is your group's act of kindness. This is your team's contribution to the campaign.

Email Dartmouth Health and Wellness if you have any questions, or if you need materials to host a Kind30 sign-up location or event.

How can I submit a reflection?

Where can I get a wristband?

Reflections

Check back to see how Kind30 is impacting our community members! You can submit your own reflection here or using the QR codes around campus.

"I left two books for colleagues to read after they expressed interest in them. I’m glad that I remembered to follow with what I had said I would do."

"I texted my friend to see how she was doing. I felt good!"

"I did a favor for my friend for the club fair! It made me feel very helpful"