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October 2026

ISPY Meet-Up: Explore Farmers' Market Together!

Saturday 9:30am to 11:00am

Join OISS and other spouses and partners of Yale students and scholars for a casual gathering at the Farmers' market near Wooster Square! We are going to make new friends, get to know the wonderful local food and produce from Connecticut, and enjoy some programs there! Please gather at 9:30am outside the entrance...

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1 Oct

OISS Oktoberfest Celebration (with Non-Alcoholic Beer)

Thursday 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join OISS for a wholesome, joyous celebration of Oktoberfest! While the original Oktoberfest was held to celebrate a royal wedding in Bavaria in 1810, today’s Oktoberfest is a beloved festival celebrating the folk culture, food, music, and community of southern Germany. Wouldn’t it be fun to experience...

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3 Oct

Sails & Sweaters: A Mystic Day Trip

Saturday 10:15am to 5:30pm

Day trip to Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine (East Granby), Windsor town and Connecticut Trolley Museum Join Yale OISS for a day out exploring some of Connecticut’s most fascinating “firsts”! Take a break from campus and hop on our bus for a journey through local history. We’ll be heading north to...

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6 Oct

U.S. Healthcare & Insurance 101

Tuesday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

New to the U.S. healthcare system? Join OISS and ISO Student Health Insurance for a practical, plain-language walkthrough of how U.S. healthcare and insurance actually work. This session is for you if you are NOT on Yale Health — that system operates differently, so this webinar focuses on those using alternative...

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6 Oct

Make an Animal Pipe Cleaner Keychain

Tuesday 5:30pm to 7:15pm

Are you looking for a creative, de-stressing session where you can make new friends while learning a new hands-on skill? Did you know that pipe cleaners, also known as chenille stems, are actually one of the most versatile art and craft supplies out there? Join OISS for a chill and crafty night! We’ll show you...

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8 Oct

New Haven at 250: A Local History in the American Story

Thursday 5:15pm to 6:30pm

Join us for a conversation led by Peter Crumlish, the Executive Director and General Secretary of Dwight Hall, Yale’s student-led center for public service and social justice. With the United States celebrating 250 years, this session we will explore New Haven’s history. We will focus on the city as it...

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9 Oct

OISS Q&A: Summer Work for International Undergraduates

Friday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Join OISS, OCS, and the YCC for a Q&A on summer work authorization and job hunting for international freshmen, sophomores and juniors in Yale College. There will be no slide deck! Please just bring any and all questions you may have about work authorization, changing regulations, and career planning. This event...

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13 Oct

Cancelled: Make, Take & Decorate: Halloween Crafts at OISS

Tuesday 5:15pm to 7:15pm

Cancelled: we hope to see you at future events. Join OISS for an evening of Halloween crafting, creativity, and decorating! Each year, OISS gets dressed up for spooky season—and this year, you can help us transform our space in preparation for our International Trick-or-Treat event on October 30. Choose...

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14 Oct

Monthly Virtual Orientation for International Spouses & Partners at Yale (ISPY)

Wednesday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This is an online 1-hr orientation for the recently-arrived international spouses and partners of the students and scholars at Yale. Are you in New Haven with a spouse or partner who is studying or working at Yale? Or are you about to travel to join your partner at Yale? We invite you to join the International...

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14 Oct

Networking Night with the Yale Club of New Haven at Mory's

Wednesday 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Join your fellow international students for a networking evening with the Yale Club of New Haven (YCNH). We will be joining the YCNH monthly meeting at Mory's, where you'll be able to meet alumni & board members, learn how you can get involved, and interact with many New Haven community members. If...

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15 Oct

Mushroom Foraging Tour for Beginners @East Rock

Thursday 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Summer is the peak mushroom and general foraging season in New England, and wouldn't it be fun to learn about the edible fungi and flora right here in New Haven? Native Americans have been foraging for edible and medicinal plants and fungi for thousands of years—indeed, this was one of the very first skills...

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15 Oct

Propagate & Decorate: Plant Cuttings and Decorate a Pot

Thursday 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Have you wanted to bring a little more greenery into your space? Join us for a hands-on evening of planting, crafting, and getting creative with plants! OISS is hosting a fun, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn how to propagate plants from cuttings and give your new plant a home of its own. During...

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22 Oct

Brief and Tender Light: Film Screening & Conversation with Director Arthur Musah

Thursday 5:15pm to 8:00pm

Join OISS for a special screening of Brief and Tender Light (2023), an intimate documentary that follows four African students — from Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe — through nearly a decade at MIT as they work to turn their youthful ambitions into lasting change back home. The film captures the...

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27 Oct

Murder Mystery: Masquerade Ball

Tuesday 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Trigger Warning: This event involves a fictional murder mystery and may include references to death, crime, and deception. Please keep these themes in mind when deciding whether to participate. Everyone has a secret. Someone has a motive. Can you crack the case? Join the Grad Fellows for an evening of suspicious...

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29 Oct

ISPY Meet-Up: Coffee at MOTW Coffee and Pastries

Thursday 9:00am to 10:30am

OISS October gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale (ISPY) is here, and this time we are meeting up at MOTW Coffee and Pastries in New Haven! OISS will treat you to a cup of coffee or tea at the cafe, and get ready for and networking sessions! In case of inclement weather, OISS will be in touch...

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30 Oct

International Trick-Or-Treat & Costume Contest

Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm

If you've never had the chance to participate in an American Halloween, now is your chance! Join us for our annual International Trick-or-Treat Tour for an opportunity to dress-up and participate in one of our favorite childhood past-times of receiving free candy. Halloween is one of OISS' favorite...

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26 Nov

Hosting International Yalies for Thanksgiving at Home 2026

Thursday 9:00am

https://oiss.yale.edu/programs-events/thanksgiving-at-home-nov-2026

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