The Office of International Students and Scholars strives to deliver programs that embrace and unite the diverse cultures of the Lehigh community. We invite you to participate in our upcoming programs below.
Want to host an event? The Global Union is open all summer! Visit 25Live to request the space (listed as CX215).
SUMMER 2026
Hershey Park
Date: Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Time: Depart Lehigh at 9:00 AM, Depart Hershey at 6:30 PM
Event: Join OISS and the Grad Life Office for a day trip to Hershey- rain or shine! Tickets are $20, first come first serve.
Summer Picnic at Mountaintop
Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM (with yoga at 4:00 PM)
Event: Sponsored by GLO, Mountaintop programs, and OISS, all students and staff are welcome to kick off summer at Mountaintop. Free food, giveaways, activities, tabling from campus departments, and more! Registration will open in mid-May.
World Cup Watch Parties
Date: June 11 - July 19
Time: Click here for the schedule of matches
Where: Global Union room (Coxe Hall 215)
Event: Watch any match in the GU, streamed on the large screen. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival trip
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: depart campus at 1:30 PM, depart Philly at 8:30 PM
Where: Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park
Event: The FIFA Fan Zone will show 2 matches this day, in addition to having food and drink vendors, performers, community organizations, cultural groups, and interactive zones. Registration will open here on Friday, May 29 at 10:00 AM.
S'mores Outdoors
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 7:00 PM (until food is gone!)
Where: Firepit outside the University Center
Event: Chocolate + marshmallow + graham crackers = S'MORES! Join us by the fire pit for a true American summer experience.
Board Game night in the GU
Date: Friday, August 7
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Global Union (Coxe Hall 215)
Event: Board games will be borrowed from the Lehigh Libraries, and popsicles will be provided. Come and have some light competition with your friends. All are welcome!
Local LEHIGH VALLEY events
Don't forget that we're surrounded by many exciting events and venues in the Lehigh Valley. If you'd like to go off campus, we encourage you to check out the following websites for ideas:
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Spring on the Southside (April 27)
International Flag Request
Interested in using our international flag(s)? Complete the form at least two weeks prior to your event. We have an inventory of over 150 flags from around the world.