Previous Events

See what COG has done this previous year! Thanks to all the volunteers that have made this year successful!

Global to Local II

Circle of Giving will be hosting its 2nd annual Global to Local Event from Tuesday, April 12 to Friday, April 15, 2011. Come join us throughout the week for a lecture series focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health.

Each day of the event will consist of a lunch lecture that will feature a key note speaker discussing both international and local issues.

Come join us for what is sure to be an informative lecture series and a FREE lunch! See the Facebook event.

Cub Foods Grocery Bagging Fundraiser

COG will be bagging groceries at the Lake Street Cub Foods (2850 26th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN) about twice a month to fundraise for our service trip to the Dominican Republic and other events. Below are the dates we will be bagging groceries. For all bagging days, you can either meet us at Cub Foods at 10:45 a.m. or behind Coffman at 10:30 a.m. if you need a ride (email cog@umn.edu at least 24 hours ahead if you need a ride) and please wear a white top and jeans. We will be bagging until about 2 p.m.

Global to Local: Immigrant and Health Awareness Week

Please join us as we explore health issues that affect immigrant and refugee communities of Minnesota during our "Global to Local: Immigrant and Health Awareness Week" lecture series.FREE food will be provided at every lecture!

Click here for a flier on the lecture series and on how to connect with the issues.

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"The Immigrant/Refugee in Transition"

Sarah Chute, MN Dept. of Health Refugee Health Taskforce
Dr. Robin Councilman, Assistant Professor in Dept. Family Medicine/Community Health
Dr. Carolyn Sparks, Smiley’s Family Medicine Clinic

04/05 @ 5-6:30pm in Moos Tower 2-520

“Social Determinants of Health”

Dr. Susan Everson-Rose, Associate Director of the Program in Health Disparities Research
Dr. Katherine Fennelly, U of MN Professor of Public Affairs and Adjust Professor of Public Health

04/06 @ 12:15-1:15pm in Moos Towers 2-530

“Mental Health”

*Dr. Georgi Kroupin, Clinical psychologist at the Center for International Health

04/07 @ 5-6pm in Moos Tower 2-530
“Brand New Perspectives on Healthcare Disparities”

Dr. Greg Plotnikoff, Medical director of Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s Penny George Institute for Health and Healing

04/08 @ 12:15-1:15pm in Moos Tower 2-520

“Culturally-Sensitive Approaches”

Katie Amaya, The Somali Child Spacing Project

04/09 @ 12:15-1:15pm in Moos Tower 2-520

Bagging for Haiti

COG will be bagging at Cub Foods on Saturday, February 6th from 11am to whenever our arms get tired. The donations we collect will go towards disaster relief in Haiti.

* PLEASE wear a white shirt and jeans. It is important that COG members appear as a cohesive unit, as people may question why strangers are bagging their food :)
* If you need a RIDE, please let us know by email (cog@umn.edu) or by posting a message on this wall. All those needing a ride, please meet behind Coffman at 10:45am. We will drop you off after volunteering (typically around 3-4pm) at the same location.

If you have any questions, please let us know! We hope to see old and new faces :) For more information you can click here.

02/06/2010 @ 11-4pm in Cub Foods (2850 26th Ave South)

Health Disparities Awareness Week


For more information click here.

10/30 through 12/04

Circle of Giving is partnering with the University YMCA

Theme: Homelessness and Poverty
Why: To learn about an important issue that affects numerous people in the current recession. Also, this is a great opportunity to volunteer outside of our familiar environment, and to improve our leadership skills while helping the community. There will be several leadership positions available before, during, and after the trip.

Activities: The schedule includes workshops, volunteering at food shelters and community centers, discussions, presentations, COG signature project, and… of course FUN!

How much: So far the cost is $385. We are working on grant applications that will hopefully allow us to lower the cost for every participant. Also, volunteering at COG fundraising events will help you lower your individual cost.

Interested? If you want more info on the trip, feel free to contact Neli Mottey (nelimottey@yahoo.com). If you already know that you will be taking part in the trip, email COG to request for an application OR download it here and give it to any COG board member, or bring it to the next meeting. Applications deadline: The deadline is December 1st, 2009. Please note that space is limited and the participants will be interviewed and admitted on a first come first served basis.

01/09/2010 to 01/17/2010 @ Chicago, IL and Nearby Cities

People Serving People Meal Server

We are looking for 6 people to help us serve dinner that day. Just to clarify, we won't be preparing the meals just serving them. If you're interested in attending please email our volunteer coordinator, Eden Habte.

11/14 @ 4:15-5:45pm

Volunteering at Open Arms

We will be volunteering weekly at Open Arms Starting October 31st. Open arms is an organization that prepares and packs food for disadvantaged people with compromised immune systems i.e. AIDS, Cancer, etc) Please Contact our Volunteering Chairs Eden Habte (habt0020@umn.edu) or Kidist Dimore (dimor003@morris.umn.edu) for more information. You will need to do an orientation and kitchen training at the site. Eden and Kidist can arrange that for those interested.

Starting 10/31

Fund Raising at Herbergers

COG will be selling coupons at Herbergers.
We need volunteers to help out. Email COG for more information if you are interested.

10/24

Students Against Hunger

The Circle of Giving will be volunteering with Students Against Hunger on Thursday, October 15 from 7-9pm. Students Against Hunger is a student group that is associated with a non-profit organization, Kids Against Hunger, and their mission is to help alleviate hunger among children.

The event will take place at the Stadium Village Church which is right across from Frontier (superblock) and the Oak Street parking ramp. Please send us an email let us know if you are able to attend: cog@umn.edu

10/15 @ 7-9pm

PEACEJAM: Ending Racism and Hate

The University of Minnesota is getting involved with PeaceJam, an event that was started by the Dalai Lama to tackle the key issues that the world is currently facing. The event pairs Nobel Peace Prize winners with youth and creates an open forum in which youth can propose solutions to these key issues. Some of the issues will actually become sustainable service projects. This years theme is Ending Racism and Hate.

Please email Caroline at lochu017@umn.edu for more information, if you are interested.

10/24

Come to the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

What's happening? Highlights of the most popular Asian family holiday - Mid-Autumn Moon Festival include cultural harvesting and lantern dances performed by the Hoang Anh dance group, traditional holiday display and silent auction to benefit the Circle of Giving. Children and families will have the opportunity to learn about the moon tales from the Asian Tellers, make a storybook, participate in a lantern making contest, play twilight games, enjoy a taste of moon cakes and food provided by Cam Ranh Xpress, and join in the lantern parade through Rice Park. There will be lots of fun activities to enjoy and food availible with entertainment. COG will be having a silent auction. Come and support COG!

09/27/2009 @ 4-6pm in Landmark Center (75 West Street, St. Paul, MN)

Come and attend COG's Open House Event

Want to make a difference? Want to have fun on a Friday night? Want to know more about COG??? Here's the perfect opportunity to. COG will be having an open house even to learn more about volunteering and how to maximize your leadership potential.
@ 3:30-5:00 PM: Meet the boards and have fun
@ 5:00-6:00 PM: Relax and have fun.
Snacks will be provided!!! Bring yourself, your friends, and your friends' friends. Flyers can be downloaded here.RSVP not necessary.

09/18/2009 @ 3:30-5pm & 5-6pm in Coffman 324