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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 from three festive craft activities: create ghost...
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...
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...
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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