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Upcoming Events
UMN, MINNEAPOLIS
Grateful with a Plateful
11/09 | 5–8 PM Thanksgiving is a special time when we come together to express gratitude and share a meal with friends and family. This celebration meal is about reflecting on what we’re all thankful for and is an opportunity to connect, enjoy delicious food, and create lasting memories. We’d love for you to join us and experience this warm celebration! So block your evening to join your Hospitality center family. Sign up using link below! North Shore Day Trip 11/2 | 8 AM–10 PM 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! Snacks and dinner are provided in your event fee. *Sorry, this event is already full! |
Thanksgiving Hosting
11/28 Experience Thanksgiving—one of America's favorite holidays—with a local Hospitality Center volunteer. Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? And how do they usually celebrate? This event will show you, and it will also give you the opportunity to meet new friends and try new foods. We strongly encourage you to sign up with another international student friend so that you can go together to a local volunteers home. Sign up using the link below! Culture Conversations
Weekly on Thursdays, 9/19–12/12 6:00-8:00 PM Are you a person seeking new friendships with meaningful conversations focused on Culture and some amazing life topics to enrich your personal and emotional wellbeing. Then this is a safe space for you. Each session will have some delicious light dinner, an ice breaker, and focused discussion to understand and explore culture and life from different perspectives. Sign up using link below! |
UMN, ST. PAUL
Culture Conversations
Weekly on Fridays, 9/20–12/6 6:00–8:00 PM Are you seeking new relationships with meaningful conversations focused on culture? And amazing life topics to improve your personal happiness? Then this is the right place for you. Each session we have a delightful light dinner, an ice breaker and focused discussion to understand and explore culture and life from various sides. |
CONCORDIA, ST. PAUL
Chai Dosti
2nd and 4th Wednesday each month 4:30–6:30 PM *VOLUNTEER TIMES MAY VARY 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! |
Bear Buddies
3 meetings during the school year We're excited to introduce a new opportunity called "Bear Buddies," launched by the Hospitality Center and the CSP ministry team. You'll be paired with a one of our amazing volunteers! Together, you'll explore activities like sharing meals, exploring state parks, and celebrating festivals, all aimed at fostering a deep and lasting friendship. Sign-up using link below! |
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Student Volunteer Opportunities
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 student volunteers to commit to volunteering at our monthly meals, helping with post-event tear down. 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 second Saturday of the month. |