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Archery

Friday, October 22th, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you into outdoor sports or want to try something totally new? Come out for Archery in Little Canada MN. It is a fun way to challenge yourself and meet new people! Rides from University Village will be provided.

Albertville Shopping Trip

October 23rd, 9:30 am - 3 pm
Come to Albertville to shop for good deals on winter clothes and other brand-name clothes! Check out the stores on their website with the link below. 

Pumpkin Carving

Friday, October 29th, 6-8 PM
Do you want to try a fun fall tradition? Pumpkin carving is an activity where you can get creative and have a great time with friends. At The Hospitality Center in St. Paul. Pumpkins, supplies and instructions will be provided.

EAST BANK OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, October 30th, 3-5 PM
We are excited to open our new location on the East Bank of the U of M and want to invite all of you to come see it at the Open House on Oct. 30th. This second base is at 3300 University Ave. SE. right off the light rail. There will be a chance for students, volunteers, and donors to meet each other at this exciting event.  There will be tours, fall food, and live music! 

Diwali Friendship Meal

Friday, November 5th, 6:30-9 PM 
Come celebrate Diwali with The Hospitality Center. Hosted by Dana and Alex, from River of Hope Church. Enjoy authentic Indian food and time with new and old friends during this Indian holiday. This will be located at the new Hospitality Center Minneapolis base.

FeeD My Starving CHildren - service project

November 6th, 6:15 pm-9:00 pm
Many children around the world don't have enough food to grow and be healthy. We have the opportunity to change that! Come help feed children in need with us at Feed My Starving Children.

Minnesota Institute oF ART

November 13th, 1 pm-5 pm
Are you an art lover? Come with us and enjoy an afternoon at the Minneapolis Institute of Art! Enjoy exhibits on The Contemporary Print: 20 Years at Highpoint Editions, British Watercolor Landscapes, Sixties Psychedelia Posters, and much more. Cost is free.

Game Night at the Hospitality Center

November 20th, 6:15 pm-8:45 pm 
Take a break from your studies and come play games with other students and volunteers at The Hospitality Center! Play ping pong, badminton, Mahjiang, card games, and more. Enjoy light snacks and meet new friends!

OTHER Student Opportunities

Fall FRIENDSHIP MATCH

Fall in Minnesota is a beautiful time! Why not meet a local friend to explore the area with? Or, you and your friend can join together with other Friendship Match partners for fun and fellowship. Sign up now to get matched with an American friend. You can meet in person or using one of the many video chat options: Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, or Skype. 
SERVE AND LEAD
There are lots of opportunities to serve other students! This is also a chance for you to grow your leadership, service, and communication skills. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities available:

  1. Planning and helping lead our Friendship Meals
  2. Helping clean up and prepare The Warehouse for furniture
  3. Assisting with Saturday Trips

Sign up to join the Serve Team if you’re interested in any of these volunteer opportunities and we will follow up with you!

Partner Events

English Club  - St. Paul

First 3 Wednesdays of each month during the school year, 6:30–8 pm.
Join USA Homestays and Bridges International (international student organizations), for a mixture of engaging games, activities, and meaningful conversations, while getting to know each other and practice conversational English. Expect a welcoming and fun atmosphere with plenty of free food and snacks! Beyond regular meetings, there will also occasionally be recreational activities like hikes, sports, shared meals, and more. Come and meet this community of local Americans and international college and university students seeking to build friendships through the sharing of language, culture, and experiences.

English Club at the U of M

Fridays a Month, 6–8 pm
Starting September 10th (Dates are September 10, 24, October 8, 22, November 5, 19,and December 3)
Join the bi-weekly Cross Cultural Connection or "3C" gathering to enjoy a free meal, small group activities, and the opportunity to build friendships with students from the United States and all around the world. 
Find the group on Facebook at "English Club @ UMN". Sign-ups and updates will be posted the week before the event. Follow us on Instagram at "@umn_englishclub".​
Location: 310 18th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Cost: Free

Bible Film Fellowship with Free Dinner 

Every other Sunday from 1:30–4:30 pm
Join China Friends (an international student organization at the U of M) every other week to view portions of epic Bible movies with discussion afterwards. Have you ever wondered why the Bible is by far the best-selling book of all time? Maybe you have tried to read it, but you just didn’t get very far. Well, there is a genre of film-making that attempts to capture the story of the Bible! Each session includes a dinner from a different country or region of the world. To view a trailer of the current film being shown and to register to go to this unique event, click on the SIgn Up link below. All international students are welcome.