We are thrilled to bring back our 2nd annual International Gingerbread House Decorating Contest! Last year’s event was a huge success, so we are making this an OISS annual tradition and can’t wait to see how creative everyone gets. We will put you into small teams and you will have 1.5 hours to...
Join OISS for a new scholar meet-up at our office, complete with coffee and treats! We are inviting newly arrived international scholars (visiting researchers, postdocs, etc.) that recently participated in the OISS virtual orientation to join us for an hour of good conversation over a beverage. This is a great...
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...
Join us for a unique and heartwarming event where the spirit of friendship and the joy of storytelling come together in a meaningful exchange. Our “Holiday Auction: Exchange Items and Friendship” is an opportunity for people from all walks of life to connect, share their cherished items, a good gift for the holiday...
Take a break from studying or work and join us for a relaxing evening of crafting as we paint taper candles! Give them as gifts or keep them for yourself to decorate your home for the winter, but either way you’ll walk away feeling refreshed and accomplished. We will provide a hot chocolate bar and light...
Do you have questions about J-1 two year home residence requirement (212e)? Are you subject to 212e? If yes, what does it mean to you? To explore these issues more and learn how to fulfil the 212e requirement, join us for an immigration information session with Attorney Suzanne Seltzer. If you are currently in J-1...
OISS has compiled our favorite books for you to enjoy when you need a break from your required reading or after work! Check out our list on Pinterest and let us know if you read any of them: https://pin.it/HQjQ54I. Do you have books you would like to add? Email molly.ham...
When you head outside to take a walk over break, listen to one of our favorite podcasts along the way! See our list here: https://pin.it/7Cv3irG. OISS had a great time putting this list together and we want to know what else you would add. Email molly.hampt...
The OISS staff has been keeping busy in the evenings with some DIY holiday crafts! OISS staff member, Molly, has turned her apartment into a winter wonderland with making over 100 paper snowflakes! Make your own paper snowflakes by following Molly's easy step by step guide and checking out this high speed video...