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Year-Round Fundraising Opportunities
Year-Round Fundraising Opportunities
Now through June 2020
Now through June 2020
Coin Drive!
Coin Drive!
Where:
- Department of Neuroscience Front Desk (6-145 Jackson Hall)
- Department of Pharmacology Front Desk (6-120 Jackson Hall)
- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology Front Desk (6-125 Jackson Hall)
Have some spare change? Donate it to a good cause!
Refreshments Sale!
Refreshments Sale!
Where:
- Department of Neuroscience (6-145 Jackson Hall), kitchenette cabinet and mail room fridge
- Department of Pharmacology (6-120 Jackson Hall), kitchenette cabinet and fridge
- Department of Pharmacology (6-133 Jackson Hall), mail room
- Department of Integrative Biology & Physiology (6-125B Jackson Hall), mail room
Still have more change? Forgot your lunch? Parched? Grab a snack and a beverage to support a good cause!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Bake Sale!
Bake Sale!
Wednesday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 4th
Where: PWB/Moos Tower, 2nd Floor Hallway
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come sample some delicious goodies for a great cause! Or you can contribute by providing homemade baked goodies to sell. Please register your goods using the Google Form linked beneath the image to your left. We hope to see you there!
Can't donate? There are other ways to help out!
Can't donate? There are other ways to help out!
We are looking for volunteers to assist in fundraising events.
E-mail MNPISupports@umn.edu for more info
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Past Events
Past Events
Bake Sale!
Bake Sale!
Thursday, April 25th
Thursday, April 25th
Where: PWB/Moos Tower, 2nd Floor Hallway
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come sample some delicious goodies for a great cause! Or you can contribute by providing homemade baked goodies to sell. Please register your goods using the Google Form linked beneath the image to your left. We hope to see you there!
MNPI Potluck!
MNPI Potluck!
Tuesday, May 21st
Tuesday, May 21st
Where: 6-135 Jackson Hall conference room
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Suggested donation: $5
Join us for a potluck to socialize with your fellow MNPI coworkers and learn more about NAMI. Look out for an e-mail from MNPISupports@umn.edu with details as the date approaches. Can't donate? Bring something to eat and share it with everyone! Every contribution counts!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Tuesday, June 18th
Tuesday, June 18th
When: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Where: IBP Conference Room (3-129 Jackson Hall)
Class size limit: 10 to 12 participants
Cost: Suggested donation: $10
Would you like to try painting but don't know where to begin? Please join Deb Hoffoss in an acrylic painting demo for some hands-on experience! Paints and brushes are available to borrow for the class, and 8" x 8" canvases will be provided to keep! No previous training is necessary, just come with an open mind! The class is scheduled for one hour. Acrylic paints do not come out of clothing, so please dress accordingly. The suggested donation for class materials is $10.
Make and Take Crafts with Kathy Hixenbaugh!
Make and Take Crafts with Kathy Hixenbaugh!
Time: No longer available
Where: No longer available
Cost: View Make and Take Project Options
With a small donation, you will be able to learn how to make fun crafts, like pillowcases, soup bowl cozies, potato bags, or other fun projects to show off to your friends and family! All materials will be provided. Available any time during the MNPI Supports: NAMI period.
If interested, we are accepting craft and homemade baked goodies to sell. Please bring donation items to Jackson Hall, 6-120 by 10:00 AM, priced and ready to sell.
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
Wednesday, July 10th
Wednesday, July 10th
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza by McNamara Alumni Center
The University Farmer’s Market is allowing MNPI to have a booth to help support our initiative for NAMI. The market is held rain or shine.
Check out the University's website for further information regarding the Farmer’s Market!
MNPI Supports NAMI will be selling homemade crafts and cookies made by our staff. There will be sewn and crocheted craft selections. Make sure to visit our booth and support our cause! All proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Friday, July 12th
Friday, July 12th
When: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Where: 3-129 Jackson Hall
Class size limit: 10 to 12 participants
Cost: Suggested donation: $10
Would you like to try painting but don't know where to begin? Please join Deb Hoffoss in an acrylic painting demo for some hands-on experience! Paints and brushes are available to borrow for the class, and 8" x 8" canvases will be provided to keep! No previous training is necessary, just come with an open mind! The class is scheduled for one hour. Acrylic paints do not come out of clothing, so please dress accordingly. The suggested donation for class materials is $10.
Learn to Paint class registration is closed. Class has reached capacity.
Next Learn to Paint is scheduled for August 9th!
If interested, we are accepting craft and homemade baked goodies to sell. Please bring donation items to Jackson Hall, 6-120 by 10:00 AM, priced and ready to sell.
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
Wednesday, July 24th
Wednesday, July 24th
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza by McNamara Alumni Center
The University Farmer’s Market is allowing MNPI to have a booth to help support our initiative for NAMI. The market is held rain or shine.
Check out the University's website for further information regarding the Farmer’s Market!
MNPI Supports NAMI will be selling homemade crafts and cookies made by our staff. There will be sewn and crocheted craft selections. Make sure to visit our booth and support our cause! All proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Make and Eat with Yang Chong!
Make and Eat with Yang Chong!
Friday, July 26th
Friday, July 26th
When: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Jackson Hall, 6-135 Conference Room
Suggested donation: Two options: Cooking course $5 and/or $2 for 3 pre-made pot stickers
Join our very own accountant Yang Chong as she shows us how to make her delicious pot stickers! These Chinese jiaozi (餃子) date back to the first centuries of the Common Era. Participants can expect to fill and hand-roll their own dumplings , then receive instructions on how to pan-fry them at home!
Course content:
1) How to make the dough from scratch (flour and water)
2) How to make the wrappings from ready made dough which I will bring with me that morning.
3) How to wrap the filling to make a pot sticker. Each person can make 5 pot stickers at most.
5) How to use stove to cook the pot stickers. She will use a hot plate to cook the pot stickers in the cooking course.
If interested, we are accepting craft and homemade baked goodies to sell. Please bring donation items to Jackson Hall, 6-120 by 10:00 AM, priced and ready to sell.
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
Wednesday, August 7th
Wednesday, August 7th
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza by McNamara Alumni Center
The University Farmer’s Market is allowing MNPI to have a booth to help support our initiative for NAMI. The market is held rain or shine.
Check out the University's website for further information regarding the Farmer’s Market!
MNPI Supports NAMI will be selling homemade crafts and cookies made by our staff. There will be sewn and crocheted craft selections. Make sure to visit our booth and support our cause! All proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Friday, August 9th
Friday, August 9th
When: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Where: 3-129 Jackson Hall
Class size limit: 10 to 12 participants
Cost: Suggested donation: $10
Would you like to try painting but don't know where to begin? Please join Deb Hoffoss in an acrylic painting demo for some hands-on experience! Paints and brushes are available to borrow for the class, and 8" x 8" canvases will be provided to keep! No previous training is necessary, just come with an open mind! The class is scheduled for one hour. Acrylic paints do not come out of clothing, so please dress accordingly. The suggested donation for class materials is $10.
If interested, we are accepting craft and homemade baked goodies to sell. Please bring donation items to Jackson Hall, 6-120 by 10:00 AM, priced and ready to sell.
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
Wednesday, August 21th
Wednesday, August 21th
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza by McNamara Alumni Center
The University Farmer’s Market is allowing MNPI to have a booth to help support our initiative for NAMI. The market is held rain or shine.
Check out the University's website for further information regarding the Farmer’s Market!
MNPI Supports NAMI will be selling homemade crafts and cookies made by our staff. There will be sewn and crocheted craft selections. Make sure to visit our booth and support our cause! All proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
If interested, we are accepting craft and homemade baked goodies to sell. Please bring donation items to Jackson Hall, 6-120 by 10:00 AM, priced and ready to sell.
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
MNPI Supports NAMI at U of M Farmer's Market
Wednesday, September 18th
Wednesday, September 18th
When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Gateway Plaza by McNamara Alumni Center
The University Farmer’s Market is allowing MNPI to have a booth to help support our initiative for NAMI. The market is held rain or shine.
Check out the University's website for further information regarding the Farmer’s Market!
MNPI Supports NAMI will be selling homemade crafts and cookies made by our staff. There will be sewn and crocheted craft selections. Make sure to visit our booth and support our cause! All proceeds will be donated to NAMI.
Mental Health Book Club!
Mental Health Book Club!
Date: TBD
Date: TBD
Where: BMBB Conference Room (6-145 Jackson Hall)
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Suggested donation: $5
Grab your lunch and let's talk books! We will be reading non-fiction and fiction books regarding mental health topics. Purchase (or borrow) your own copy of the book and read it before we meet to discuss. Let's end the stigma together!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Learn to Paint with Deb Hoffoss!
Friday, September 27th
Friday, September 27th
When: 11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Where: 3-129 Jackson Hall
Class size limit: 10 to 12 participants
Cost: Suggested donation: $10
Would you like to try painting but don't know where to begin? Please join Deb Hoffoss in an acrylic painting demo for some hands-on experience! Paints and brushes are available to borrow for the class, and 8" x 8" canvases will be provided to keep! No previous training is necessary, just come with an open mind! The class is scheduled for one hour. Acrylic paints do not come out of clothing, so please dress accordingly. The suggested donation for class materials is $10.
NAMIWalks Minnesota 5k!
NAMIWalks Minnesota 5k!
Saturday, September 28th
Saturday, September 28th
Where: Minnehaha Regional Park, Minneapolis, MN
Check-in Time: 11;00 am
Start Time: 1:00 pm
Cost: free (or make a pledge!)
Make a pledge directly on our MNPI Supports team
2019 will mark the 17th year of NAMIWalks, the nation's largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. MNPI Supports will be gathering pledges throughout the year, and we hope that you can also join our walking team on the day of the event. Click the button below the image on your right for more information!
MNPI Spirit Week for National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)!
MNPI Spirit Week for National Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)!
Monday, October 7th to Friday, October 11th
Monday, October 7th to Friday, October 11th
All MNPI departmental staff are welcome to participate in the MIAW spirit week to represent NAMI. On Monday bring a snack to share with your co-workers within your department and feel free to check out what other departments have. On Tuesday, wear funky socks to show off. Wednesday is for stylish sunglasses. On Thursday, wear the color blue tor represent NAMI. Lastly, on Friday wear your favorite hat and/or jersey to work.
Learn to Crochet with Karrie Molitor!
Learn to Crochet with Karrie Molitor!
Friday, October 25th
Friday, October 25th
Where: BMBB Conference Room (6-145 Jackson Hall)
When: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Class size limit: 10 participants
Cost: $10
Interested in crocheting but don't know how? Karrie will teach you the basics! You will learn how to use a crochet hook, start a dishcloth project by chaining the yarn, master the double crochet stitch, and create something beautiful. Cost of the class is for special dishcloth yarn, crochet hook, and hands-on, step-by-step crochet lesson.
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