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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!
Cost: Free 

 WEEKEND EVENTS

Indian Dinner, Cricket and Games

Friday August 6th, 6-9PM 
Enjoy an evening of delicious food and fun games including badminton, carrom, cricket, and others. Meet new friends and enjoy Indian culture and food with friends! 
Cost: Free

international FOOD AND GAMES
AT LUXTON PARK
Saturday, August 7th, 5-8PM 
Come for a lively time with food and sports at Luxton Park. Indian, Chinese, and Pan-Asian dishes will be served.. Following this feast, we'll play some ultimate frisbee and a giant game of kickball; among other outdoor games! Don't miss this time of community and fun! 
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 getaway specifically for international students a beautiful cabin in northern Wisconsin. We will gather at University Village at around 1:30pm on Friday, and come back on Sunday after a day trip to Duluth. During this weekend, we are going to play mini golf, go hiking, kayak, swim, and visit Duluth. Don’t miss this chance to experience lake cabin living!
Cost: $75/person

INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 

Sunday August 15th, 5-7PM 
India became independent in 1947 from the British Raj. This is a time of joy and a day to be celebrated along with showcasing Indian culture. This event will involve, the singing of the national anthem, some information about the Indian freedom struggle, Indian cultural performances, prayers for India & a spiritual message. Come and celebrate India together at Plymouth Covenant Church. 
Cost: Free

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
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Cost: Free

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!