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Add comment April 20th, 2009
The MINN IT and Membership committees are spearheading an effort to update our database of organizations. For those that are interested in learning more about local NGOs, or those that wish to volunteer on a short-term MINN project, this is the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Simply contact Vincent at haen@augsburg.edu.
If you belong to a local NGO that would like to appear on such a list of local NGOs, you are also invited to contact Vincent at haen@augsburg.edu.
Add comment March 30th, 2009
World Savvy Minneapolis is holding their annual World Affairs Challenge which is an academic program and competition on international affairs for 6-12th grade students. Over a two-three month preparation period, students work in teams with an adult coach or teacher to explore the annual global theme. Through the Challenge, students learn critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills as they create solutions to real world problems.
In order to make the World Affairs Challenge a success, World Savvy needs members of the community to volunteer their time to serve as Judges on Challenge day. Judges will evaluate students’ Formal Presentations, Collaborative Questions and Discovery Posters and engage in a Q&A with students. Little prior knowledge relating to the theme is required. Anyone with a passion for education and an interest in global issues is encouraged to participate as a judge.
If you’re interested in volunteering on a MINN volunteer judging team please contact Michael Gerba at mogerba@gmail.com or to volunteer individually or on your own team you can contact Charmagne Campbell-Patton at Charmagne@worldsavvy.org or call her at 763.588.7440
Continue Reading Add comment March 30th, 2009
The View Restaurant
April 30, 2009
5:30–7:30 pm
Minneapolis, MN
MINN’s quarterly social get-togethers are a great time to network with other people interested or employed in the international humanitarian and aid fields. If you want to socialize in a casual environment, you do not want to miss this event. If you have previously attended a MINN Happy Hour, we encourage you to join us again! Learn more at www.midwestngo.org.
All are welcome! Please circulate this invitation to your colleagues and friends.
FREE CONVENIENT UNDERGROUND PARKING
AT THE THOMAS AVENUE RAMP
DIRECTIONS (parking map found at the bottom of this invite)
From the South:
1) Take Interstate I-35W Northbound.
2) Take the 31st Street exit (Exit 15) to Lake Street (continue straight through first stoplights)
3) Turn Left at East Lake Street
4) Continue down Lake Street for approximately three miles to 2730 West Lake Street.
5) Turn Right at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
From the West /North:
1) Take I-394 or I-94/694 to Highway 100
2) Take Highway 100 Southbound
3) Continue on Highway 100 Southbound and take Cty. Rd. 25 exit
4) Bear right on Highway 7 Eastbound
5) Continue on Highway 7 Eastbound to West Lake Street
6) Turn Left at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
From the East:
1) Take I-94 Westbound towards St. Paul
2) Take the Lyndale Ave exit (Exit 231B)
3) Bear left at Hennepin Ave. S.
4) Continue straight on Hennepin Ave. S.
5) Turn Right on Lagoon Ave
6) Continue straight on Lagoon Ave to West Lake Street.
7) Turn Right at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
This event is brought to you by the Midwest International NGO Network (MINN). MINN’s mission is to provide an open environment for international practitioners to network and exchange professional experiences and best practices. For more information about MINN, joining the listserv, attending future events and volunteering opportunities, visit our website at www.midwestngo.org
Add comment March 24th, 2009
Carlson Lecture Series - President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Hear Liberia’s first elected woman president discuss current challenges facing her homeland.
WHEN: Friday, April 10; 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Northrop Memorial Auditorium, University of Minnesota
February 26th, 2009
“Pray The Devil Back to Hell”
This documentary film chronicles the story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Join the American Refugee Committee’s Monte Achenbach and the Liberian Women’s Initiatives of Minnesota’s Doris Parker for a short Q&A following the film.
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 7:10 p.m.
WHERE: The Lagoon Theatre, 1320 Lagoon Ave., Minneapolis
Add comment February 26th, 2009
“Genocide Again: Darfur”
This upcoming Twin Cities Public Television documentary features four individuals, including the American Refugee Committee’s Connie Kamara, working on issues related to the crisis in Darfur, Sudan. The university and community premiere events below feature showings of the documentary and dialog with individuals featured in the film.
“Genocide Again: Darfur” - University of Minnesota Premiere
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3; 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 231 Smith Hall - U of M, 207 Pleasant St., Minneapolis
“Genocide Again: Darfur” - T.V. Premiere on TPT/Channel 2
WHEN: Sunday, March 15 - Check listings for showtimes
“Genocide Again: Darfur” - Community Premiere
WHEN: Monday, March 16; 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Ave. South, Minneapolis
Add comment February 26th, 2009
MINN is updating its email notification system. If you want to receive emails informing you of upcoming MINN activities such as our quarterly Happy Hours, Educational Events, and other opportunities, you must join our listserv.
Only those who take the time to sign up for MINN’s listserv will receive email announcements. So sign up today!
Simply CLICK HERE to sign up!
Add comment January 30th, 2009
The View Restaurant
January 29, 2009
5:30–7:30 pm
Minneapolis, MN
MINN’s quarterly social get-togethers are a great time to network with other people interested or employed in the international humanitarian and aid fields. If you want to socialize in a casual environment, you do not want to miss this event. If you have previously attended a MINN Happy Hour, we encourage you to join us again! Learn more at www.midwestngo.org.
All are welcome! Please circulate this invitation to your colleagues and friends.
FREE CONVENIENT UNDERGROUND PARKING
AT THE THOMAS AVENUE RAMP
DIRECTIONS (parking map found at the bottom of this invite)
From the South:
1) Take Interstate I-35W Northbound.
2) Take the 31st Street exit (Exit 15) to Lake Street (continue straight through first stoplights)
3) Turn Left at East Lake Street
4) Continue down Lake Street for approximately three miles to 2730 West Lake Street.
5) Turn Right at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
From the West /North:
1) Take I-394 or I-94/694 to Highway 100
2) Take Highway 100 Southbound
3) Continue on Highway 100 Southbound and take Cty. Rd. 25 exit
4) Bear right on Highway 7 Eastbound
5) Continue on Highway 7 Eastbound to West Lake Street
6) Turn Left at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
From the East:
1) Take I-94 Westbound towards St. Paul
2) Take the Lyndale Ave exit (Exit 231B)
3) Bear left at Hennepin Ave. S.
4) Continue straight on Hennepin Ave. S.
5) Turn Right on Lagoon Ave
6) Continue straight on Lagoon Ave to West Lake Street.
7) Turn Right at Thomas Ave. to park within the Calhoun Beach Club underground parking
This event is brought to you by the Midwest International NGO Network (MINN). MINN’s mission is to provide an open environment for international practitioners to network and exchange professional experiences and best practices. For more information about MINN, joining the listserv, attending future events and volunteering opportunities, visit our website at www.midwestngo.org
January 7th, 2009
Midwest International NGO Network (MINN) invites you to an Educational Session on ….
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Monday, November 17, 2008
2-4pm
MN Church Center, Assembly Rooms 1 & 2
122 W Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55404
(Free parking is available in the lot behind the building or on nearby streets.)
Please register by emailing luann@lutheranpartners.org
This event is free, but seating is limited.
Presenter: Shelly Franz, an independent project leadership consultant in the not-for-profit sector with Project Leadership Services. She will present information on how to enhance your Project Management skills.
Shelly specializes in translating ideas into projects by focusing the vision, formulating a plan, and identifying specific steps necessary for successful project completion. Shelly has held leadership positions at nonprofit organizations for over 17 years, including eight years with WomenVenture.
Shelly is a graduate of St. Olaf College and holds an Executive Masters of Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota. She is a founding board member of Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry and was president of The Uganda Project, and a founding board member of the Foundation for International Community Assistance Uganda, a village banking program for African women that has 40,000 borrowers. She has served on the Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board, The Center for Economic Progress, the Jobs Now Coalition and the Minnesota Women’s Consortium Steering Committee.
Event Agenda:
2-3 p.m. Presentation by Shelly Franz
3-4 p.m. Project Management Lessons Learned Group Dialogue and Networking
This event is brought to you by the Midwest International NGO Network (MINN). MINN’s mission is to provide an open environment for international practitioners to network and exchange professional experience and best practices. For more information about MINN, joining the listserv, attending future events and volunteering opportunities, visit www.midwestngo.org.
Hospitality for this event is courtesy of Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry.
Add comment October 19th, 2008
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