The past 16 years, the BeKind UNM committee has hosted the annual BeKind UNM celebration during National Random Acts of Kindness week in February to help promote kindness and civility on campus.
This year, all lobos are invited to help spread kindness again at this year’s celebration which features the popular Kindness Carnival, two opportunities to participate in the Teddy Bear Toss during a men’s or women’s Lobo basketball game, and the chance to help fellow Lobos by donating to the Lobo Food Pantry.
The 2025 BeKind UNM celebration kicks off with the FREE annual Kindness Carnival on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SUB Atrium, and the first teddy bear toss at the Men’s Lobo basketball game that evening at 8 p.m. at The Pit. The second teddy bear toss will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Women’s Lobo basketball game at The Pit.
The Kindness Carnival features games, activities, a photo booth, music, visits with therapy dogs and a donation drive to benefit the Lobo Food Pantry. Carnival participants who bring a donation for the Lobo Food Pantry will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize which includes a one-month UNM parking pass, Sparkie stuffed bear from The Jennifer Riordan Foundation, and plenty of UNM swag.
For each teddy bear toss, fans are asked to bring a NEW stuffed animal to the game and participate in the toss at half-time for their chance to one of the grand prize baskets which include one of several prizes several prizes from our community and campus partners: Albuquerque Isotopes, Dion’s, LUSH, New Mexico Look/Zia Graphics, UNM Bookstore, Popejoy Hall, and swag from several UNM campus partners.
All donated stuffed animals with benefit Albuquerque Police, Albuquerque Fire and Rescue and many other charities throughout the state that assist children who are experiencing traumatic situations.
This year, the UNM Health Sciences Office for Community Health, Health Workers Initiative is hosting a food drive to benefit the Lobo Food Pantry through Feb. 14. Donations can be dropped off at their office at 1650 University Blvd. Suite 3300, and UNM Happy Heart Bistro.
For more information, visit BeKind UNM.
