Summer Events

OISS is happy to organize events and activities during the summer and winter breaks. All international students and scholars, as well as their family members, are welcome to attend any and all of our activities. For more information, please see our Event Calendar. To register for our events please click here.

The full schedule for our 2025 Summer Events is coming soon!

Summer Events 2025

Snacks & Conversation – Thursdays, 12:00pm- 1:00pm

Join us for weekly Snacks & Conversation! Let's chat about a variety of fun themes with OISS staff!

When: Thursdays, June 5th, July 3, and July 24th
Where: Lovett Hall Conference Room (Entrance B, 1st floor)

Flyer with calendar of Snack and Conversations dates

Museum of Fine Art - Thursday, June 12, 10:30am - 1pm

Join OISS this for a special visit to the Museum of Fine Arts! Explore world-class exhibits and connect with fellow international students, scholars, and their families. Don't miss this enriching summer event. Registration will close on June 10th at noon.

Museum of Fine Arts Flyer

Tour of Texas - Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory Brenham Texas, Tuesday June 17th, 9am - 4pm

We have added more seats for this trip. We will travel to Brenham, Texas to visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream Creamery. After touring the facility and tasting ice cream, we will go to lunch at a local BBQ restaurant. Please note that lunch and additional ice cream purchases will be the responsibility of each participant. Seats are limited. To reserve your seat please scan the QR code. Registration will close on June 10th at noon.

Tour of Texas Brenham Texas flyer

Downtown Aquarium – Thursday, July 10, 10:30am - 3pm

OISS would be delighted to have you join us at the Houston Aquarium on Thursday, July 10th; invitation is open to family and friends as well! With your ticket purchase you'll have access to all exhibits and attractions. Registration will close July 3rd at noon.

Register at https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3x73s04LMeeFBj0

Downtown Aquarium event flyer.

Tour of Texas: San Antonio - Thursday, July 17, (Time tbd)

Explore Texas beyond Houston! We will meet at 10:30 am in Sallyport to board vans to San Antonio, Texas. We will visit the Alamo, the Riverwalk, and other historic sites. We will have lunch in the city. There is a $5 (plus fees) fee per person to reserve your seat, as seats are limited. The factory tour is free, but lunch is on your own. Registration will close July 3rd at noon, unless event reaches capacity; then it will close when at capacity.

Register at https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3x73s04LMeeFBj0

Flyer for the Tour of Texas San Antonio trip

Lunch in the Tunnels – Friday, July 31, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Explore Houston's hidden gem of eateries and shops during the lunch hour in the heart of the Central Business District! We will meet at Sallyport at 10:15 and depart by METROrail at 10:30am. Registration will close July 24th at noon.

Register at https://riceuniversity.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3x73s04LMeeFBj0

Lunch in the tunnels event flyer.

For Summer Events in previous years, please click here.

For Winter Events in previous years, please click here.