The Hero's Journey: 12th Annual Auction and "Un-Gala"
This October Carpe Mundi is hosting our biggest fundraiser yet, and we'd love to have you be a part of it. With our theme of the "Hero's Journey", we invite you to step into the shoes of our students, come together in community, and enjoy an interactive evening that makes you the protagonist of your own story.
This is not your typical gala. The Carpe Mundi Auction and Un-Gala will get you out of your seat, participating in activities that push you to learn new things, test your skills, and step into the unknown. Carpe Mundi is about more than taking a trip to another country, it's about taking a hero's journey of self-discovery. We invite you to be a part of our event to get a small taste of that wonder and invigoration that comes with new experiences. Don't worry, there will also be delicious food, beverages, incredible auction items, and opportunities to engage with Carpe Mundi students and alumni.
It’s not too late to join us in person. Click below to buy tickets.
If you can’t make it in person, register for free to bid on our auction items! The auction opens on Sunday, October 15th.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Story Telling Night 2023
Join us in celebrating our students’ accomplishments during our annual storytelling event. Our students are finally back in Portland and excited to share their experiences WITH YOU! Get ready to share in the joy with these students that went to Thailand, Cambodia, and Nepal. You DO NOT want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to hear from these wonderful students.
This year, we will be hosting the event at Honey Latte Cafe in Portland. Get ready for an event of EPIC proportions.
Alumni Mixer & Potluck
Join us on Friday, July 21st for the 2023 Carpe Mundi Alumni Mixer & Potluck.
Once you fill out the google form you will be sent a Google Invite with the address and any additional details about the event.
We will provide refreshments and ask that alumni bring their favorite summer dish!
Email grace@carpemundi.org with any questions!
Access Experience: Interactive UN-Gala 2022
Carpe Mundi's back in for its 11th annual fundraiser and we're doing things a little differently!
Our silent auction starts online Nov. 6th. and the main event is live and in person at the World Forestry Center on Nov. 11th!
We want everyone to access experience this year so instead of your traditional Gala we are planning an interactive evening with some of our classic elements like meeting our students, hearing from alumni, and a bazaar. Join us to Access Experience: Carpe Mundi's Auction and Un-Gala.
Click below to learn more and purchase tickets to join the event or register to gain access to our virtual auction featuring both international goods collected by students while abroad as well as select domestic goods.
Thank you to our event sponsors:
2022 Carpe Mundi Story Slam
We are celebrating another year of growth and transformation of Carpe Mundi students and you’re invited!
Storytelling night is back this year and we are so excited to celebrate the growth and transformation in the lives of these exceptional young people with you, IN PERSON! Our students were brave enough to venture out into the world after a global shutdown. Now, they are brave enough to share stories about their experiences in Senegal, Ecuador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica in front of an audience. This Moth style storytelling event will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the beautiful moments that help us humans learn to grow.
This year's event will be held at Steeplejack Brewing Co. in the Hollywood neighborhood of Portland. There will be some food provided and beverages available for purchase. A major thank you to Steeplejack Brewing Co. for hosting us.
Join us for the best Carpe Mundi night of the year, and bring some friends!
CARPE MUNDI 10th Annual Gala After Party
We’ve missed seeing your faces! For our friends in the Portland area eager to reconnect face-to-face join us for an in-person “After Party”. Hosted at Living Room Realty in SE Portland, if you’ve donated $25 or more to Carpe Mundi during or before the gala, you’re welcome to join us at 7:30 on the 11th for a drink and dessert, and the opportunity to cheers to 10 years of Carpe Mundi students venturing out into the world.
In order to keep the safety and well-being of our guests as the top priority, we will be requiring proof of Covid-19 vaccination to attend the After Party, and will ask guests to wear a mask when not eating or drinking.
To stay on theme, 80s clothes are highly recommend (though not required).
Thank you to Living Room Realty for hosting our Gala and After Party!
Carpe Mundi 10th Annual (Virtual) Gala & Auction
This year we’re getting ‘Back to the Future!’
Join us virtually for our 10th Annual Gala 6:00-7:15pm where Damian Sanchez and Geof Garner are back as hosts for a live streamed event filled with youth participation and stories. Plus, back by popular demand, we’ll have a live streamed trivia tournament, complete with prizes!
This year’s Gala also includes a virtual auction, which will be live starting the night of the Gala, November 11th through Sunday November 14th. Our amazing auction items are sure to appeal to everyone, with international goods and unique items and experiences from here in Portland. Stay tuned for sneak peeks of this year’s incredible offerings!
And if you’re in the greater Portland Metro area, join us for our informal in-person After Party! Come by our filming location, Living Room Realty in SE Portland, after the live stream to celebrate 10 years of Carpe Mundi with community and enjoy a drink and dessert. More details about the after party can be found here.
Click below to register for our event! Registration is free, and gives you access to our virtual livestream on the 11th, plus allows you to bid on our incredible auction items. Register today!
Super excited about trivia? Get a team together! During the event there will be time for you to call your buddies up on the phone, if you’re not already in-person for the rest of the event, and you can compete against other Carpe Mundi community members across Oregon and the rest of the US! Click the button below to register your team! (Please note, registering for trivia does not automatically register you for the event, make sure you do both!)
Thank you to our Sponsors for making our event possible!
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
SILVER LEVEL
BRONZE LEVEL
Interested in being a sponsor? By sponsoring our event, your business supports our largest fundraising event of the year. In turn, we’re able to support and celebrate more students through Carpe Mundi’s year-long programming.
Spring Campaign Trivia Night
To celebrate, we’re hosting a special Carpe Mundi Trivia Night on Thursday, June 3rd, from 5:30 - 6:30 PST. A donation of any amount ($1 - Frequent Flyer) provides you the opportunity to play trivia with us as an individual or on a team! Individuals and teams will be competing to win first or second place! The prize for first place is three bottles of Stoller Wine and the prize for second place is a $50 gift card to Portland Nursery.
Carpe Mundi 2020 Gala
Join us for Carpe Mundi’s Virtual Staycation Gala on Friday, November 18th, 2020 featuring live trivia night-of and an auction starting Sunday, Nov. 15 - Thursday, Nov. 19. For the first time ever you can bid on items collected on our travels around the world, from the comfort of your home. (Stay tuned! More details are on their way!)
Through the tireless work of staff, volunteers, and the support of our generous donors, Carpe Mundi has created a one-of-a-kind program in the US: through immersive study abroad experiences and intensive personal mentorship, low-income, first-generation college students are catalyzed into globally-aware changemakers.
This event provides a majority of Carpe Mundi’s annual operating revenue. Join us in making transformational experiences possible for our students. There’s a world of opportunity out there - help them seize it.
this event is generously sponsored by:
We rely on business sponsorship to both support the event and to raise funds in support of Carpe Mundi’s incredible students. By sponsoring Carpe Mundi’s 2020 Gala, you can support future Carpe Mundi students, and have your business advertised to our networks. Click below to learn more about sponsorship. If you know you’re interested, you can fill out the Sponsorship Interest Form below, or contact our office at 503-610-2723 or rachel@carpemundi.org.
Stoller Wine Group: Making a Case for Giving
Support Carpe Mundi AND enjoy some delicious Oregon Wine from Stoller and Chehalem by purchasing wine between May 25th and May 31st!
20% of Stoller Wine Group proceeds will support the Carpe Mundi when you use the promo code: CARPEMUNDI.
Wines can be picked up at Stoller Family Estate or Chehalem Tasting Room seven days a week via their convenient drive-thru or get $10 flat rate shipping on 6 bottles or more. Shipping is on us when you buy a case! This charitable donation is valid for one week only. So, shop now and give back!
"Seize the World" 8th Annual Gala & Auction
Join Carpe Mundi for a festive night out celebrating youth empowerment through transformative global experiences. Come “Seize the World” with us at our 8th Annual Gala & Auction!
Wine, dine, and bid the night away as you make meaningful connections with others who believe in creating life-changing opportunities for our Portland youth. Venture into the bazaar where you can exercise your bargaining skills and take home gorgeous artisan handicrafts from across the globe. Enjoy a live band featuring one of Carpe Mundi’s own alumni, sip on local wine and beer, and peruse exciting silent auction items throughout the evening. Delicious Asian fare and a live auction await!
Proceeds go towards supporting our 2019-2020 student cohorts as they explore a world of possibilities. Be a part of their journey - get your tickets today!
To purchase tickets, click below.
Early Bird tickets are $75 until September 30th. Starting October 1st, tickets are $85.
This event is generously sponsored by:
See some of our favorite photos from last year’s event by scrolling below! We are thrilled to be heading back to the same venue - the Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom.
5th Annual Carpe Mundi Storytelling Night
Join us in celebrating another year of growth and transformation of Carpe Mundi students! As our 7th year of students returned home, they’re excited to share stories with you about their experiences in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, Morocco, and India! This Moth style storytelling event will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the beautiful moments that help us humans learn to grow.
This year's event will be held at the Lagunitas Community Room, and there will be food and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds from your purchases will support Carpe Mundi!
We're thrilled to welcome back our hosts from last year, Alina Aliyar and Kahlie Towle. And a major thank you to the Lagunitas Community Room for hosting us.
Join us for the best Carpe Mundi night of the year, and bring some friends!
Conscious Comedy Featuring Carpe Mundi
Nick Condon and The Oregon Public House present - Conscious Comedy: Socially relevant comedy for a cause, featuring Carpe Mundi!
An all-ages show/PG-13 content event with a late-night talk show vibe, occurring the last Wednesday of each month, highlighting one of The Oregon Public House's rotating GIVE menu nonprofit partners.
Doors 7pm, Show 7:30, run time 1.5-2hrs.
The show maybe include improv, stand-up, an interview portion, intermission and special elements etc. tailored to match each nonprofit's work and community.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All ticket proceeds benefit Carpe Mundi! Purchase tickets on the Eventbrite here.
"Awaken Possibilities" 7th Annual Gala & Auction
Join us for Carpe Mundi’s 7th Annual Auction and Gala “Awaken Possibilities,” where we will celebrate the infinite possibilities unfolding for our students.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment, dinner and drinks, and incredible auction items from across the globe. Proceeds will benefit the 2018-2019 Carpe Mundi cohorts. Be a part of awakening their possibilities!
Purchase your ticket before October 1st to get our "early bird" pricing of $75! After October 1st the price will raise to $85.
Click on the pictures below to get a sneak peek at some of our favorite auction items up for grabs this year!
Thank you to our generous Gold Level Sponsor The Stoller Group, and Silver Level Sponsor Columbia Bank.
4th Annual Capstone and Storytelling Night!
As our 6th year of programming comes to a close, join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the largest number of Carpe Mundi students to date. You'll hear stories from the Ithemba cohort, who's intrepid members traveled to East Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. This Moth style storytelling event will make you laugh, cry, and appreciate the beautiful moments that help us humans learn to grow. You'll also get to see a video from the Jatzibe cohort that traveled to Centra America, and get to interact with a multi-media art gallery from the Hathai cohort that traveled to Southeast Asia.
This year's event will be held at The Village Ballroom, and there will be food and beverages available for purchase. Carpe Mundi is one of Oregon Public House's featured nonprofits July-December, so all your purchases will support Carpe Mundi!
We're thrilled to welcome our new hosts, Alina Aliyar and Kahlie Towle, and welcome back our old friends SuperThank as sponsors. And a major thank you to Oregon Public House and The Village Ballroom for hosting us.
This year's event proves to be the best yet - come on down, and bring your friends!
Toast to New Charities on Tap, Fall 2018
Join us in welcoming Carpe Mundi and the other new nonprofit partners to the Oregon Public House!
OPH will be unveiling the original art created for each group by PNCA students, offering happy hour pricing on all Aletruism beers, and there will be a special toast from the OPH founder, Ryan, at 6 PM.
You can also chat with Carpe Mundi staff, volunteers, and former students and meet volunteers from each organization!
The Oregon Public House is a fully accessible space, with single occupancy/any-gender bathrooms, allowing all ages at all hours!
Carpe Mundi Welcome Home Party!
On Thursday, May 24th, visit us at the Carpe Mundi office for a welcome home party and play some games! Mingle with recently returned students that traveled to Central America, South America, Southeast Asia, and East Africa, and get updates from some of our alumni students. Join us from 6-7:30 pm at 1529 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217.
"Time to Shine" 6th Annual Gala & Auction
Join us this fall for Carpe Mundi's 6th Annual Auction and Gala themed "Time to Shine." The event will feature our largest number of students to date, preparing for their transformational journeys abroad. Join us in celebrating their time to shine, and hear from our alumni about their bright futures.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment, food and beverages, and incredible auction items from across the Globe and around Portland. Plus leave the night glowing with inspiration after talking to our students!
Adrianna Hill Ballroom
918 SW Yamhill St - Second floor
Portland, OR 97205
For the first time ever, our event this year will feature live music from the Rachel Brashear Trio! Rachel plays both original pieces and standard hits with a powerful yet lilting voice. She's described as American Gothic meets American Songbook, and has having Rock Sentiments in a Jazz Package. The Rachel Brashear Trio includes Carpe Mundi alumni, Max Williams from the Aleph Cohort - we're thrilled to feature him on the main stage this year! Learn more about Rachel Brashear from this article - and then buy your ticket to see her live with Carpe Mundi!
Here's a sneak peek of our exciting and unique auction items!
Carpe Mundi Capstone Storytelling Night
Join us next Thursday July, 20th for the Carpe Mundi Storytelling Night and Capstone event!
What: Listen to the Ganesha Cohort share personal stories about their growth, learnings and adventures while traveling around the world, in a Moth style storytelling event, hosted by Andrew Dickson of the Moth PDX! And watch a video from the Fortaleza Cohort, showcasing their journey in Central America! Admission is free. Light refreshments will be provided. To hear stories from last year, and get a taste of what this event is all about, visit our alumni page. Each student has their story from last year linked under their name.
Where: PCC Cascade ( PCC Map )
705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
Building: Terrell Hall 122 Auditorium
* If you park in the PCC parking lot you'll need to pay for parking, there's also plenty of street parking that's free!*
When: July 20th, 2017
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Carpe Mundi Spring Party at Puppet
Come hear from the Ganesha Cohort as they will have just returned from East Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Central America and South America. This group of nine has done everything from scuba diving in Zanzibar, to Trekking in the Himalayas. Each student has a very unique experience and is excited to share that with you.
Puppet is located on the fifth floor at 308 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97204. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
P:ear Gallery Party
Come hear from the PDXchange Fortaleza cohort about their experience in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. These eight intrepid souls took language classes, worked on a permaculture farm, learned how to surf, weave, ride horses, build out of adobe, save baby turtles, survived giant spiders and much much more! This group of students is also quite musical. A few months away from phones and computers helped this group find "harmony", within themselves and the group.
P:ear is a non-profit that builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year our programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people ages 15 to 24. In addition to meeting with the Carpe Mundi youth, you can take a look a the artwork in the current installation at the Gallery. “An Education” is a new collection of work by artist Jeremy Okai Davis accompanied by work from p:ear youth.
P:ear Gallery is located at 338 Northwest 6th Ave., Portland, OR. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
"Spirit Ignited" 5th Annual Auction and Gala
Join us for Carpe Mundi's 5th Annual Auction and Gala, "Spirit Ignited," where we will celebrate the international experiences that change the lives of our students. The event will feature dinner and drinks, live entertainment, and unique auction items from across the globe. Proceeds will benefit future Carpe Mundi cohorts.
Purchase your tickets now by clicking on the the orange "Buy Auction Tickets!" button at the bottom of the page.
Ambridge Event Center Ballroom
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Here's a sneak peek at some of our amazing auction items! Don't miss out, purchase your ticket today!
Dharma Cohort Story Night
34 NW 1st Ave, Portland, OR.
Meet the Dharma students, freshly returned from their travels abroad, and hear their stories of learning, inspiration, and adventure from across the globe.
Sponsored by Airbnb & SuperThank
Hosted by Andrew Dickson of The Moth PDX
Admission is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Cafe Nizza Party
Board Members John Goldrick and Dawn Geoppinger host this spring gathering to hear about the journey's and transformations of out 18 Carpe Mundi students as they return to Portland following traveling in India, SouthEast Asia, Central America, and South America. Free drinks and snacks will be provided. To RSVP to this free event, e-mail John Goldrick, goldrick@up.edu.
Carpe Mundi Spring Party
Board Members Rick Thomas and Gloria Sica host this spring gathering to hear about the journey's and transformations of out 18 Carpe Mundi students as they return to Portland following traveling in India, SouthEast Asia, Central America, and South America. Free drinks and snacks will be provided. To RSVP to this free event, e-mail Rick Thomas, rick@carpemundi.org.
Oregon Food Bank
On January 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Carpe Mundi students and members of our Carpe Mundi family took part in a volunteer shift at Oregon Food Bank.
Every one worked hard and packed a lot of bags of pasta!!
We are so thankful to be able to contribute to our Portland community.
"Night Bazaar" Annual Gala
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Tickets are $40 per person and include dinner, drinks and entertainment. Purchase 8 tickets and we will reserve you a whole table!
WHERE: RED ROSE BALLROOM, 1829 NE ALBERTA, PORTLAND OR
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Chahna Capstone Story Night
Come hear the Chahna Cohort tell their stories about their year with Carpe Mundi and the transformations they have experienced. This is a free event open to the public, co-organized by SuperThank and hosted by Andrew Dickson of The Moth Portland. Free Snacks and Drinks Provided!
Where: Concordia University: Luther room 121 2811 NE Holman St. Portland