Some Penn State students are asking the community to remember victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center by doing a good deed, even if it's just feeding a pigeon.

So far, the Chabad Jewish Student Organization has collected pledges from people agreeing to pick up trash, start volunteer organizations, hold doors, feed pigeons and be extra nice to cats.

Last year, Chabad gathered 500 signatures from people promising to perform acts of kindness during the "Mitzvah Marathon," which is co-sponsored by the College Republicans and a number of greek organizations.

"We're just asking people to pledge good deeds in honor of Sept. 11 victims," College Republicans member Genevieve Wilde said.

Wilde, who said she was thinking of donating money and goods to hurricane victims, said it is important to remember the Sept. 11 tragedy.

"People are naturally good, and they want to help out," Wilde said. "I think this is a great way to bring it into perspective."

Vicky Cangelosi, College Republicans secretary, said she would like to see other student groups get involved in remembering the Sept. 11 anniversary.

"[Sept. 11] did not affect just one race or one group," she said.

"It's touched every group in America."

Students will be collecting pledges at the Willard Building and on the corner of Shortlidge Road and College Avenue today and tomorrow. Lists of those killed on Sept. 11 are available for anyone who would like to honor a specific victim.

"It's a great way to honor their memory and keep their spirit alive," College Republicans member Samantha Hamm said.

Jimi Storm, a Christ Community Church youth leader, decided to participate in the "Mitzvah Marathon" to honor his friend Cindy Deuel, who died Sept. 11.

"She loved people. She loved life," Storm said. "I remember her just smiling."

Storm, who pledged to pray for the victims' families, said pledging a good deed is a good way to give back in honor of his friend and other victims.

Daniel McLaughlin (junior-history) said he decided to sign up to give blood because he should be performing good deeds anyway.

"I usually go to the BioLife [Plasma Services] place and get paid for it, but I'm going to do it for free," he said.

Jake Peters (senior-mathematics) said he pledged to pick up trash because it is important for everyone to engage in acts of kindness.

"So I try to follow my own advice," he said.