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.

SUMMER 2025

summer socials

Summer Socials

When:

Wednesday, May 28 at 12:00 PM (lunch)

Wednesday, June 11 at 1:00 PM (dessert & coffee/tea)

Wednesday, June 25 at 12:00 PM (lunch)

Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00 PM (dessert & coffee/tea)

Wednesday, July 23 at 12:00 PM (lunch)

Where:

The Global Union (Coxe Hall 215)

What:

Join us for some good food and tasty desserts! This space is open to any student, faculty, or staff member and is a chance to connect, ask questions, share what's on your mind, or just relax.

tie dye

Tie Dye T-shirts

When

Thursday, May 22 at 3:00 PM

Where

Picnic Table outside Coxe Hall

What

Create your own colorful t-shirt! All supplies provided.

Registration encouraged >

Iron Pigs

Iron Pigs Baseball Game

When:

Friday, June 20 at 7:05 PM. Bus departs campus at 6:30 PM.

Where:

Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA

What:

Join Global Lehigh staff, Post-Docs, and other international students to cheer on the Pigs! Fireworks will follow the game. Transportation will be provided to and from the game. Tickets are $10. Registration is required by June 1.

Registration Required>

plants

Paint & Plant

When: 

Wednesday, July 2 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Where:

Picnic Table outside Coxe Hall

What:

Paint your pot, then select a flower to plant in it. All supplies provided.

Registration encouraged >

ladder toss

ICAPE Kick Back & Connect with Summer Lawn Games

When:

Thursday, July 10 from 5:15 - 6:30 PM

Where:

STEPS Lawn

What:

Sponsored by the International Center for Academic & Professional Engish (ICAPE), "Kick Back & Connect" will use classic summer lawn games to foster communication, friendly competition, and a playful approach to problem-solving.

games

Games & Movie Night in the GU

When:

Friday, July 18 at 7:00 PM

Where:

Global Union (Coxe Hall 215)

What:

Watch a movie and play some boards games. Snacks will be provided. No registration required, drop in anytime.

arts

ICAPE Summer Evening Art Workshop: Discover Creativity Outdoors

When:

Tuesday, July 29 from 5:15 - 6:30 PM

Where:

Maginnes Hall Outdoor Patio (facing STEPS Lawn)

What:

Sponsored by the International Center for Academic & Professional Engish (ICAPE), connect with nature and your inner artist this summer evening! This workshop offers a unique outdoor experience to explore your creativity and develop new ways to communicate your perspective through both art and language.  

beach

Jersey Shore Beach Day Trip with the Graduate Life Office

When:

Tuesday, August 5. Depart campus at 9:00 AM, depart the beach at 3:00 PM.

Where:

Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

What:

No summer is complete without a trip to the Jersey Shore! Join GLO & OISS for a day trip to Point Pleasant (approx 2 hours from campus), an area with a large beach, boardwalk, restaurants, and other attractions. There will be a small cost associated with this trip. Registration is required and will open on July 1.

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:

Summer in the Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley Zoo

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

Musikfest (August 1-10, 2025)

Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks free outdoor movies & concerts

TacoFest at SteelStacks (June 1)

Latin Festival at SteelStacks (June 26-28)

ReggaeFest at SteelStacks (July 5)

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.

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