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INTERNATIONAL WELCOME PICNIC

Saturday August 28TH, 12-2 PM
Come to Coffman Union Front Plaza to get to know new students. If this is your first semester at the University of Minnesota, you can’t miss the annual International Welcome Picnic! Free cultural foods, fun games and activities, make new friends at this welcome event specifically for international students!

 WEEKEND EVENTS

BBQ, FIRE, AND GAMES ON THE ROOFTOP  

Saturday, July 31st, 5-8pm  
Join us on a rooftop in Minneapolis for an evening of grilling, games, and a bonfire. Enjoy a spectacular view while having fun with wonderful friends. 
Cost: Free

WHITEWATER RAFTING - CANCELED 

FOOD AND GAMES AT LUXTON PARK
Saturday, August 7th, 5-8PM 
We will be cooking up some international foods and playing lawn games at Luxton Park. Come hungry and get ready for some fun and games!

Cost: Free

FORESTVILLE/MYSTERY CAVE STATE PARK

Saturday, August 7th, 8AM -5:30PM 
Join us for a hike, lunch, and a tour of the Mystery Caves in Forestville! During the 1-hour cave tour you'll see unique cave formations and mineral deposits, along with pools and dramatic linear passageways.

Cost: $15

BADMINTON & SNACKS

Friday, August 13, 6-9PM 
Join us for a night of badminton and good food in Plymouth, MN. For transportation, meet at HCC at 5:15 pm and plan to return by 9:45 pm.  Last time we had such a great time and look forward to another night together! 
Cost: Free

WEEKEND AT THE CABIN 

Friday - Sunday August 13-15th 
Enjoy a weekend at the cabin with other students. There will be a place to sleep provided, food and fun lake activities! 

OTHER EVENTS

SUMMER CITY TOURS 

Every Wednesday 9:30AM -12PM  
Our summer Twin Cities tours are back! Kathleen Macosko, a long-time CXI volunteer and teacher, has started her summer city tours to landmarks and places of interest in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the metro area. Each Wednesday morning, Kathleen leads a group to a different exciting Twin Cities location. We will visit Twin Cities' tourist sites from Lake Minnetonka to a Lake in Wisconsin to stores, gardens, mini-golf and much more!
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Location: Meeting at the 4th St. parking lot entrance of FRESH THYME, 30th Ave. SE. and University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN

SUMMER FRIENDSHIP MATCH

Summer is a great time to explore the outdoors in MN. Why not meet with a local Minnesotan and go explore together? Join HCC's Summer Friendship Match program to make a new American friend and travel together this summer!

Hang out with an American friend in person or using one of the many video chat options: Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Skype, etc.

Sign up today and meet your American friend!