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Throughout the year, OISS hosts both virtual programs and in-person events. Please continue to check the calendar as new events will be added on an ongoing basis.

16 Apr

Picnic and Ikigai under the Cherry Blossoms

Thursday 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join OISS for a spring visit to the cherry blossoms in Wooster Square. We’ll gather for a relaxed picnic, enjoy some Japanese snacks, and take part in a simple ikigai reflection activity. We’ll also spend a little time learning about the cultural significance and history of cherry blossoms in Japan from the Japanese...

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18 Apr

Day in Deep River: Pick-Your-Own Daffodils + Thrifting & Animal Sanctuary

Saturday 10:15am to 4:30pm

What better way to get to know your new surroundings than attending New England's State Fair? The Big E only happens once a year, and is the seventh largest fair in the United States and brings together all six of New England states including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island...

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19 Apr

OISS X SATAY Songkran Celebration

Sunday 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Celebrate the Thai New Year with us at Yale’s first ever Songkran Water Festival, a joyful tradition that symbolizes renewal, cleansing, and fresh beginnings! Co-organized by Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and the Student Association of Thais at Yale (SATAY), this event brings the...

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28 Apr

Zoom Webinar: Know Your Rights When You Travel

Tuesday 12:00pm to 1:30pm

The Office of International Students and Scholars is organizing this town hall webinar to address issues and considerations related to travel for visa holders, both domestic and international, in light of immigration changes and heighted scrutiny at the U.S. airports and ports of entry . Topics will include concerns...

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23 Apr

Before You Go: Visa Renewal Essentials Zoom Webinar

Thursday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Office of International Students and Scholars is hosting a town hall webinar to discuss key considerations for international students and scholars planning to renew their visas over the summer. Along with the OISS team, we will be joined by Attorney Travis Feuerbacher from ZF Visa & Immigration. We will walk...

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25 Apr

West Rock Group Hike (CTtransit Tickets Included)

Saturday 11:45am to 4:30pm

OISS is bringing you to hike West Rock State Park this spring! Just northwest of New Haven and accessible by public transportation, West Rock offers multiple hiking routes that connect you to nature, history, and geography like no other. OISS has chosen a route that will bring you to: The Judges Cave (a historical...

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27 Apr

Tour of Yale's Sacred Spaces - Spring 2026

Monday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

[This program is open to all OISS community members, regardless of belief system] We are partnering with the Chaplain's Office to take you on a tour to Yale's beautiful sacred spaces. Join us for a 2-hour walking tour where we will visit: - Slifka Center for Jewish Life - Battell Chapel (built in 1870s) -...

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28 Apr

Sips, Snacks, and Stunning Shots: OISS Photo Winners Reveal

Tuesday 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Celebrate creativity and community at OISS as we reveal the photography contest winners and display their work around the office. Stop by for lemonade, snacks, and a relaxed chance to meet the featured photographers and connect with fellow students and scholars. We will also have an interactive scavenger hunt related...

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8 May

ISPY & English Conversation Potluck

Friday 12:00pm to 1:30pm

As the semester comes to a close, we wanted to provide an opportunity for our spouse and partner community (ISPY) and English Conversation participants and volunteers to get together in person! If you are an active participant in our daily English Conversation Groups or an international spouse or partner here at Yale...

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9 May

Rope Course & Zipline in the Woods: OISS Day Trip to The Adventure Park

Saturday 11:30am to 5:30pm

A fun, active OISS excursion in the woods that brings nature and adventure together! Yearning for some outdoor exercise in the woods? Looking to challenge yourself on a high-ropes course 40 feet above the ground? Or simply interested in an exhilarating ride along a zipline through the forest? Join OISS’ day...

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