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.
FALL 2024
New York City trip
Saturday, December 7
Depart campus 8:00 AM
Depart NYC 8:00 PM
Registration for our annual New York City bus trip will open on Monday, November 4 at 5:00 pm. Students are free to do whatever they wish once we arrive in the city, there will be no organized activities. There is a $12 fee.
WINTER 2024-2025
End of Semester Holiday Celebration
When: Thursday, December 19
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Global Union (Coxe Hall 215)
Join OISS staff for a warm and festive holiday party to celebrate the end of the semester! Personalize your own sweatshirt with a selection of iron on patches and fabric markers (sweatshirts provided!). An assortment of holiday treats and beverages will be available, while watching traditional holiday movies.
A Cozy GU Evening
When: Friday, January 3
Time: 8:00 pm
Where: Global Union (Coxe Hall 215)
Cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa and watch a movie or play a game. Pajamas encouraged :)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms Ice Hockey Game
When: Friday, January 10
Bus Departs Campus: 6:15 pm
Where: PPL Center, Allentown
Cheer on the Lehigh Valley Phantom's Ice-Hockey team! The Phantom's are a minor league team for the Philadelphia Flyers. Transportation will be provided from campus, to the PPL Center in Allentown and back to campus (approx 10:00pm). Registration will open on Friday, December 20 with a deadline of Monday, January 6.
Sign-up here >
Free tickets to events in December and January
When: Through December & January
Where: various places in Bethlehem
Make sure you are following @Lehigh_OISS on Instagram! Every few days we will post free tickets to ice-skating, New Year's Eve Peeps Fest, Christkindlemarkt, uber vouchers, and movie tickets at ArtsQuest. Tickets will be first come, first serve. For each set of tickets, instructions on how to enter will be on the post.
Office of International Affairs
Want to see more of what's going on around the division of OIA? Click here for the OIA Events website.
International Flag Request
Interested in using OISS & the Global Union's 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.
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:
Celtic Festival (Sept 27-29)
Oktoberfest (Oct 4-6 & 11-14)
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites