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Congratulations to the Harvard Class of 2026 from all of us at the HIO!

To our international students who are getting their diplomas this year, it's been our pleasure to support you during your time here, and we're excited to see where the future takes you! Best wishes!

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The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, May 22 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information and Zoom link: https://t.co/iShsmnMq0T

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Experience the springtime bloom of the Arnold Arboretum's renowned collection of over 400 lilacs this Lilac Sunday! Pack a picnic and go for a stroll this Sunday, May 10 from 10am - 3pm: https://t.co/VqbDqcWoCC

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Celebrate the end of the semester with the Harvard Language Exchange World Karaoke Meet-Up! Share songs from around the world and enjoy some snacks on Thursday, April 30, 4-6pm in the Language Center (Science Center B06).

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The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, April 24 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information and Zoom link: https://t.co/iShsmnMq0T

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Join Harvard's 2026 Earth Day Celebration Wednesday, April 22 from 12-2pm for a Freecycle, secure electronics recycling, bike safety checks, tabling from Harvard groups, and more!

Find details here: https://t.co/RWe2eVdyoL

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Join Harvard Griffin GSAS on Sunday, March 29 from 11am-1pm at Lehman Hall for a Family Music Jam - a lively morning of music-making and more! This fun event is free and open to all families in the Harvard community.

More details here: https://t.co/b16dJG1xXY

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The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Mar. 20 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and Zoom link: https://t.co/iShsmnMq0T

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Join Harvard Griffin GSAS on Sunday, Feb. 22, 10am-12pm at Lehman Hall for Family Movie Night - a free screening of Frozen 2 with refreshments and more! This fun event is open to all families in the Harvard community.

More details here: https://t.co/bujW3rgoHO

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The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Feb. 20 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and Zoom link: https://t.co/iShsmnMq0T

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Looking for a tranquil escape on campus? Find your peace this winter in one of the many quiet indoor spaces across campus, from the Harvard Art Museums to the Divinity Chapel: https://t.co/ZIwTpubCYf

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If you are a J-1 student completing your degree in May 2026, you may be interested in applying for J-1 Post-Completion Academic Training. You can find more info. here: https://t.co/bLyxWEjCQM

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Are you an F-1 student completing your degree in May 2026? Now is the time for you to start preparing for the F-1 Post-Completion OPT application process! The HIO will start accepting OPT applications as of Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

More details here: https://t.co/WJbI8I1x3h

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Take a break from the wintry weather with the Harvard Art Museums @harvartmuseums this Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5-9 pm! Join for an evening of art, fun, food, prizes, and more.

This event is free but advance registration is encouraged: https://t.co/Nc4vGyxCRB

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The HIO encourages spouses & partners of Harvard international students and scholars to join us for the HIO Orientation for Spouses/Partners on Zoom this Friday, Jan. 16 @ 10am ET. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and Zoom link: https://t.co/iShsmnMq0T

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Check out this article about new research regarding the communication between plants and animals featuring a Harvard international PhD alum and current junior fellow in the Harvard Society of Fellows: https://t.co/ITHxx99nQW

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Reminder: The HIO will be closed during Harvard University's Winter Recess. Please refer to our website for our adjusted hours during the holiday break as well as travel-related reminders: https://t.co/DERSENL5BA

Best wishes for the holidays from the HIO!

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More holiday fun - visit Boston's Winter Fest in The Yard Charlestown open weekends in December: https://t.co/HprNTLM9t8

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There's lots of winter fun to enjoy if you're staying in the local area over the holiday break! Check out the Snowport in Boston's Seaport through Dec. 28: https://t.co/53rD5gTAnX

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Last-minute holiday shopping to do? Visit the Harvard Square Holiday Fair at the corner of JFK and Winthrop Streets this weekend, Dec. 12-14, and Dec. 19-21. More details and hours of operation found here: https://t.co/jFI9wgiQ4K