North Shore day trip
May 4th | 8:30-9:30PM Come with The Hospitality Center to explore the North Shore. We will be visiting some of the most popular spots along the North Shore such as Gooseberry Falls and Pebble Beach (near Split Rock Lighthouse). This is an all day trip! Sign up using the link below! End of Semester Celebration
May 11th | 5:30-8:30PM We've made it to the end of the 23-24 school year! Let's celebrate! You may know that HC has 7 staff and has had over 300 volunteers this last year...We want to say "thank you" to the volunteers who have made HC events possible. This time, YOU, international students, will be the hosts and volunteers. Come celebrate the end of the semester and "thank" our volunteers! Sign up using the link below! |
Itasca State Park Trip
Overnight | 5/17–5/19 $20 per person Join us for an overnight trip up north to Itasca State Park! This is a two-night trip where you will be hosted in the homes of local, Christian residents near Bemidji, MN. On Saturday we'll explore Itasca State Park. On Sunday, we will attend and observe a church service with our hosts. Sign up using the link below! Rocky Mountains Adventure
8-day Trip | 7/13–7/20 $789 per person This is an 8-day adventure and an excellent opportunity to experience the wonder of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, challenging yourself to a week-long adventure that is sure to be a life-long memory! Hospitality Center partner, Wild Hearts will lead the trip and will provide all necessary equipment, food for the week, transportation, and guides. The group of students and volunteers will sleep in group tents, cook and share meals together and, we will have time each day for exploring, socializing and personal time. This promises to be an amazing adventure for those who are up for some mountain fun! Contact trip leader, Jay, with questions at jay@wildheartsadventures.org. Sign up using the link below! Warehouse Donation Drive
5/1–7/31 Last year, with the help of generous donors, we provided small household and kitchen items to 100 newly arriving international students from many different nations. This year, we’d like to increase that number to 200 international students! Please consider donating your gently used items to make the Warehouse Giveaway Day a success! If you are interested in donating items, please fill out the form below. Chai Dosti
Summer Dates: May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28th 4:30–6:30 PM Chai Dosti (Tea and friendship) is an event that is exclusively designed for the international community at CSP by the Hospitality Center and CSP Ministry team. We expect you to come with friends, have delicious Masala Tea and snacks, and brainstorm some thought provoking ideas with us to build our communication skills in a safe environment. Sign up using link below. |
Hospitality Center Student Group
The Hospitality Student Group is a registered student-led organization at UMN which exists to welcome and connect international students to local communities. The student group plays a pivotal role in our annual arrival season and in our Celebration Meals throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to develop yourself, experience deeper community, and serve international students at UMN. Time commitment: 1 School Year; 2 meetings a month + active participation in Hospitality Center Events |
Student Volunteer Team
We are looking for international student volunteers! As you know, The Hospitality Center is a non-profit which thrives through the generosity of volunteers. We are looking for 10 student volunteers to commit to volunteering at our monthly meals for the remainder of the spring semester. This is an opportunity to give back, grow yourself, and serve alongside other Hospitality Center community members. The Hospitality Center is happy to provide you a volunteer certificate upon completion of 10+ volunteer hours. Time commitment: once a month for a semester, usually the third Saturday of the month. |
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Hello International Students! We are currently seeking more officers for the Hospitality Center Student Group! This is a great opportunity to develop yourself, experience deeper community, and serve international students at UMN! |