Activities and Events
Super Sushi Social
This Fall marks the 8th annual sushi dinner sponsored by OISS, and hosted by the residents of the International House. This is a part of LMU connect, and is put on with the Service and Action House across the street, who hosts “Just Desserts.” Students and staff from the LMU community will typically come to the IHOP for the gourmet sushi dinner and then head across the street for some yummy dessert! This is a great opportunity to meet member of both houses. View 2007 Pictures...
International Education Week/World Fest
“Explore, Connect, Celebrate” was our theme for the 4th annual “World Fest.” This series of events is sponsored and collaborated by Campus Ministry, Beyond LMU, Center for Service and Action, Career Development Services, World Music Ensembles, Study Abroad, Ethnic and Intercultural Services, Department of Modern Languages and Literature, Campus Recreation, Student Life, Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts, Chicano/a and Latino Student Services, LMU’s international faculty and scholars, and of course OISS and IHOP. Events included: an international fair, a Hunger Banquet, music and dance from Indonesia, international beer tasting and many other fun workshops and seminars! Click Here for 2007 Wold Fest photos...
International Thanksgiving Dinner
This is an annual tradition sponsored by the OISS staff. This dinner introduces the American Thanksgiving tradition to international students, staff, faculty and their guests! Dinner is usually held in the Hill, where the OISS staff also takes time to thank the staff and faculty who provide services for the international student community.
Spring Welcome Back Dinner
This dinner is put together by the OISS staff to welcome new International students and staff who come in for Spring semester. It is also an occasion to welcome back all continuing international students, staff and faculty from the winter break. It’s our way to bring together all the new and continuing international community at LMU. In the past, we’ve had wonderful Brazilian BBQ, and if we’re lucky we follow up the event with a trip to Gersten Pavilion for a Basketball Game… GO LIONS!! View 2008 pictures...
Lunar New Year Celebration
Our celebration is sponsored in collaboration with Asian Pacific Student Services, IHOP, Kyodai, Han Tao, and the Korean American Student Association to commemorate the New Year. The Celebration is help in the International House, with lots of yummy traditional food from Japan, Korea, China, and Vietnam, etc. There is food, games, and lots of people that come together to celebrate the Lunar New Year! View 2008 pictures...
International Graduate Celebration
OISS hosted a wine and cheese reception for all International graduates and their families recognizing the achievements of graduating international students. The celebration was held at the Collins Cente and each graduating international student received a friendship pin as a small token of appreciation. View Graduation Pictures...