Event Details
Mississippi Room
Coffman Memorial Union
Celebrate the spirit of community at Gopher Giveback! This event highlights UMN’s commitment to service, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Stop by to connect with student organizations and University departments making a difference, explore interactive volunteer activities, and learn about resources that support our Gopher community.
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This event is in partnership with Coca Cola.
Activities & Offerings
Free Food!
Come grab a bite of Wally's catering from 2 - 5 PM, while supplies last. Don't miss out on a campus classic!
Sign the Homecoming Banner!
Leave your mark on the Homecoming banner! Come and sign your name and leave a small message.
Take a Note, Leave a Note
Join Homecoming court member, Alma Garcia Guerrero, as she hosts Take a Note, Leave a Not, partnering with CCAPS Undergraduate Student Board! The student board will will begin this by having each board member write inspirational quotes. Each student that passes by our table will leave a note for the next person, and grab a note from the jar we will have placed. We are hoping these notes created by students and board members for others to read will make someones day!
Voter Awareness
Join Homecoming court member, Breanna Wollman, as she runs a voter awareness station alongside an informational table for the Community Engaged Scholars Program. Don't miss out on learning about voting and CESP!
Product Education Station
Join one of the members of the Homecoming court, Ava Warford, for a Product Education Station! This station will be aimed at teaching students about self-care and ingredient identification. Ava will also be hosting a personal care giveaway, so don't miss out!
Camp Kesem Station
Join Homecoming court members, Kate Ross and Will Kirven, as they lead a Camp Kesem station where students can make birthday cards and friendship bracelets for campers! Don't miss out!
Culture Connection Wall
Join Homecoming court member, Marciano Lopes Zemecas, as he hosts an interactive Culture Connection Wall! Don't miss out on posting notes to share your cultural heritage and appreciation for others!
Thank A Worker
Join Homecoming court member, Luke Skluzacek, as he hosts a station for participants to write notes of gratitude to campus and community staff. Don't miss out on sharing thanks!
Clothing Closet and Paper Products Giveaway
Come shop for "free" clothing items! Don't miss out on upgrading your wardrobe.
Donate with us
Clothing Closet & Nutritious U
Help support fellow Gophers by donating essential items from the start of the semester through Homecoming week! Drop-off bins will be located at the Coffman Memorial Union Welcome Desk and the St. Paul Student Center.
The Clothing Closet is accepting gently used clothing, along with paper, plastic and reusable bags. The Nutritious U Pantry is accepting paper goods and unopened menstrual products.
Donation Drive Schedule:
Week of 9/14, 9/28, & 10/12
Bags: Paper, plastic, and reusable.
Clothing: U of M gear, jeans, business casual/formal, and scrubs. (Must be clean and in good condition)
Week of 9/21 & 10/5
Paper Products:* Tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels.
Menstrual Products:* Tampons, pads, and menstrual cups/discs.
*All paper and hygiene items must be in original, unopened packaging