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Center for Community-Engaged Learning, U of M

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The CCEL is an office at the University of Minnesota that serves students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

We help the UofM community connect to nonprofits in the Twin Cities community. Have you ever tutored someone, served a meal at a homeless shelter, or cleaned up a city park? Or are you thinking about volunteering for the first time? Whether you're just beginning to volunteer or have lots of experience with it, the Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) can help you find great opportunities in the Twin Cities. We can also help you learn how to combine volunteer work with academic study through service-learning classes, and how to get recognition for your commitment to community work through the Community Engagement Scholars Program. Our advisers will answer all your questions and provide in-depth guidance.

10/30/2026

🤝 Co-Designing for Impact!

Our 2026–2027 Community-Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT) Fellows and community partners recently came together at the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub for their second fellowship session!

Through collaborative activities and the Co-Design Model, faculty and community partners explored shared goals, defined roles, and laid the groundwork for meaningful community-engaged learning experiences.

🔗 Read more about their work and the CELT Fellowship z.umn.edu/CELTHighlight

10/07/2026

Appleby Hall Open House
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

Come explore Appleby Hall at our annual Open House! Stop by participating offices and spaces throughout the building to meet staff, learn about programs and services available to University of Minnesota students, and discover resources you may not have known were right here on campus.

Whether you’re looking to get involved, find support, explore opportunities, or simply learn more about what Appleby Hall has to offer, this is a fun and informal way to connect with the people and resources here for you.

Drop in anytime between 2–4 p.m. and explore at your own pace. Participating units will have information, activities, and more throughout the building. Collect tickets as you visit and engage with participating offices, then trade them in for food, drinks, and prizes!

Sponsored by participating units in Appleby Hall.

09/16/2026

TODAY! Discover participating organizations at ccel.umn.edu/cef.

Stop by the Community Engagement Fair and meet community organizations from across the Twin Cities offering volunteer, internship, and project-based opportunities for UMN students.

Whether you’re looking to build experience, connect your interests to community work, fulfill a course requirement, or just see what’s out there, this is a great place to start.

📍 Coffman Great Hall
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come meet organizations, ask questions, make connections, and find an opportunity that fits you.

No registration needed. Just stop by!

09/15/2026

Looking for a way to get involved beyond the classroom? 👀

Stop by the Community Engagement Fair and meet community organizations from across the Twin Cities offering volunteer, internship, and project-based opportunities for UMN students.

Whether you’re looking to build experience, connect your interests to community work, fulfill a course requirement, or just see what’s out there, this is a great place to start.

📍 Coffman Great Hall
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come meet organizations, ask questions, make connections, and find an opportunity that fits you.

No registration needed. Just stop by!

09/09/2026

Nothing says welcome to Minnesota like a trip to the State Fair 🎡🌽🍡 Incoming NSE students spending their exchange at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities kicked off the semester with fair food, big crowds, and a visit to the Great Minnesota Get-Together!

Learn more about NSE at ccel.umn.edu/nse.

09/09/2026

Find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests! Attend the Community Engagement Fair to meet with community organizations from across the Twin Cities, many within walking distance or a short bus ride from campus. Explore volunteer, internship, and project-based opportunities, build experience, and find ways to get involved in the community throughout the academic year.

Community Engagement Fair
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Coffman Great Hall

Visit the fair webpage for a full list of participating orgs and more info: ccel.umn.edu/CEF

04/28/2026

CESP Stars Align is tonight! ✨

Current scholars and CESP alumni are invited to join us for an evening of connection, reflection, and community as we celebrate 20 years of the Community Engagement Scholars Program.

Join us Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in Pillsbury Hall’s Liberal Arts Engagement Hub for our Alumni Networking Dinner & Gala. Through structured, rotational networking, you’ll have the chance to connect with alumni, current students, and program directors, share experiences, and strengthen the CESP community.

Dinner and refreshments will be provided. Dress up for fun or come casual!

RSVP: z.umn.edu/CESPGala

04/09/2026

Community Engagement Survey (Closes April 10)

Are you a student leader of an RSO or Campus Life Program at UMN? Make sure your impact is counted.

This survey helps showcase your organization’s work and advocate for more resources and support across campus.

🎁 Complete it for a chance to win a $50 bookstore gift card

👉 Take the survey at z.umn.edu/CELSurvey

04/09/2026

Join us for an Earth Day campus clean up 🌎, dive into important conversations on gender-based violence and homelessness, and connect with CESP alumni at Stars Align 🌟

👉 ccel.umn.edu/cespsessions

Address

240 Appleby Hall, 128 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16126262044

Website

http://www.ccel.umn.edu/

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