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October 2025

OISS Town Hall: Updates on the Presidential Proclamation on H-1B Workers

Wednesday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) for a town hall webinar to discuss the recent Presidential Proclamation on H-1B workers issued on September 19, 2025. The OISS team will provide an overview of what we know so far and discuss the potential impacts this proclamation may have on our...

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3 Oct

OISS Zine Making Get-together - What Does Home Mean To You?

Friday 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join OISS and Kai Zhang (Yale College ‘26), our Creative Outreach Fellow for a night of zine making! Kai has been making and sharing zines on social media (@kaihasnocat) and in this collaboration, we will be sharing with you: - All about zine making (for those who are new to zines) - Where do zine artists like Kai...

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5 Oct

Scarecrows and History: A Visit to Old Wethersfield

Sunday 8:45am to 3:30pm

Join us for a beautiful fall day trip to Old Wethersfield, Connecticut's largest historic district. Spanning 2 square miles (5.2 km²) and home to 1,100 buildings dating back to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, Old Wethersfield is a treasure trove of American history - and it's less than an hour from...

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8 Oct

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

Wednesday 5:45pm 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 and practice your networking skills. All you need to do is show up and ask them questions! If you haven'...

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10 Oct

Afternoon Mixer + Pickleball Fun Day @Scantlebury Park

Friday 3:00pm to 5:30pm

Who are ready for a Friday afternoon outdoor mixer, and maybe even a few friendly pickleball matches? OISS invites you to the new picnic-style student mixer where you can sign up with classmates and colleagues, or come ready to mingle and play pickle. We are excited to show you one of New Haven's hidden...

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14 Oct

Afternoon Trip: Visit with Horses at the Yale Polo & Equestrian Center

Tuesday 2:30pm to 6:00pm

Join us for an afternoon trip to visit the Yale Polo and Equestrian Center in Bethany, CT! We have a very exciting afternoon planned for you with the Yale Polo team, which will include an overview of the sport and plenty of horse interaction! Here’s the schedule for the day: 3:15pm – meet at OISS...

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15 Oct

Fall Break(fast) at OISS

Wednesday 9:00am to 10:30am

If you’re sticking around campus for fall break, join OISS for breakfast and check out the new and improved OasISS - our wellness space on the first floor. We will have some coloring pages available if you’re looking for a little creativity with breakfast, and we will have a few members of the YC3 team...

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16 Oct

ISPY Meet-Up: Coffee at Atticus Market

Thursday 9:30am to 11:00am

OISS October gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale is here, and this time we are meeting up at the Atticus Market in East Rock! It's an adorable cafe, grocery store and bakery, all in one. OISS will treat you to a cup of coffee or tea at the shop. We are looking forward to the reunion! In...

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18 Oct

American Football 101: Yale vs Stonehill

Saturday 10:30am to 3:00pm

Have you ever been to an American football game? Well here's your chance! On Saturday, October 18, we will teach everyone the basics of American football and then cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on Stonehill! There will be fight songs, cheerleaders, and a marching band…what more could you ask for? We...

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24 Oct

Pedal Through Fall with OISS

Friday 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Enjoy the beauty of fall with a scenic ride along the Farmington Trail in New Haven. It’s also a great way to learn more about the city we call home! Join us for this 11.3 miles round-trip (about 30-40 minutes one way) to Hamden and back, filled with good company and gorgeous views. And to top it all off, we’ll...

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21 Oct

Chimes & Climb: Exploring the Harkness Carillon (10/21)

Tuesday 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us for a special OISS event at Harkness Tower, led by a member of Yale’s Carillonneurs Guild! The tour begins at 5:00 PM, meeting outside the Branford College gate (corner of High Street and Library Walk). We’ll learn about the history of the tower as we climb to the bells, taking breaks along the way...

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22 Oct

Tour of Yale's Sacred Spaces - Spring 2025

Wednesday 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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23 Oct

Info Session for Hosts - Thanksgiving at Home 2025

Thursday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Thanksgiving at Home is back for November 2025! Are you interested in hosting international Yalies for this Thanksgiving, but still have questions about logistics? Or are you excited to share your Thanksgiving traditions with our community, but ensure about the way to do it? Join this info session where you...

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23 Oct

Halloween Spooktacular Escape Room: Night at OISS

Thursday 5:30pm to 7:15pm

Halloween is upon us, and it left in its wake a trail of mystery at OISS… Gather your friends and join us for a spooktacular escape-room-style mystery night: in groups, you will first try to solve the impossible puzzles during 'daytime' to obtain the tools (strictly reserved for high-level international...

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24 Oct

Dinner Talk & A Show at the Yale Rep: Spunk

Friday 6:15pm to 10:00pm

We are excited to invite international students and scholars for an evening at the Yale Repertory Theater to see Spunk! We will host a light dinner at OISS before the show at 6:15pm where we will hear a short presentation from Karen Lowewy Movilla, the set-designer for Spunk. Karen is an...

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25 Oct

[Sold Out] OISS Halloween Special: A Night at Corn Maze - with Bonfire & Live Music!

Saturday 4:00pm to 9:30pm

Join OISS for an unforgettable Halloween evening program at Castle Hill Farm: A Night at Corn Maze - with Bonfire & Live Music! At this special fall and Halloween tradition, you get to explore their 7-acre corn maze in teams to compete to uncover all hidden signs, follow their instructions and win the game. And...

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27 Oct

[Sold Out] Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Monday 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it's pumpkin carving season in the States! Join us for a special workshop where we will teach you how to carve your very own Jack O’ Lantern. The ticket price includes your own pumpkin, carving tools, fall treats, and endless amounts of spookiness and...

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29 Oct

Chimes & Climb: Exploring the Harkness Carillon (10/29)

Wednesday 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Join us for a special OISS event at Harkness Tower, led by a fellow international graduate students and member of Yale’s Carillonneurs Guild! The tour begins at 5:00 PM, meeting outside the Branford College gate (corner of High Street and Library Walk). We’ll learn about the history of the tower as we...

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31 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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