Every month the OIS organizes a Coffee Hour on a Friday afternoon for the international students. Join us for coffee, tea, cookies, and fun activities with soon-to-be new friends!

Friday, September 2, 2011, 3-5 p.m, Student Center Room 320
Friday, October 21, 2011, 3-5 p.m, Student Center Room 320
Friday, November 11, 2011, 3-5 p.m, Halle Library Carillon room

Homecoming is a week of school-spirited events for students and graduates of the university. On the last day of Homecoming, we have a Parade of Nations and carry more than 100 flags around the field during the traditional Homecoming American football game. It is great opportunity to demonstrate the importance of culture and diversity to EMU.
When : October, 2012
Where : Rynearson Stadium

Every year the International Student Association (ISA) celebrates this American holiday by hosting a costume contest and dance.

When : October, 2012
Where : Lake House, Eastern Michigan University

International Week is a campus-wide celebration of culture though international foods, movies, music, lectures, and more!

When : November 14-18, 2011
Where : Student Center, Eastern Michigan Univeristy
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Thanksgiving is a primarily secular holiday celebrated mostly in the United States and Canada. Traditionally it is a harvest festival and a time to give thanks. In the United States Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November. Join the OIS for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner & much more.

When : November 18, 2011
Where : Lake House, Eastern Michigan University
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Each December the OIS hosts a party to recognize the fall semester’s end and upcoming holidays across cultures.

When : December 16, 2011
Where : Lake House, Eastern Michigan University
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Colors in Harmony is a cultural talent show each March featuring song, dance, music, poetry, and photography from around the world.

When : March, 2012
Where : Student Center Auditorium, Eastern Michigan University

Soccer World Cup

When : April, 2012
Where : Scicluna Field, Eastern Michigan University