Christmas for Internationals

If you are an International Student, Ph.D. Scholar, Visiting Scholar, or Community Member, please visit our student website to register for this event: ohiostate.ifiusa.org/events.

When: 

Friday, December 15, 2023

Event Time:

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Where: 

UALC at Mill Run

3500 Mill Run Dr.

Hilliard, OH 43026

The Christmas for Internationals program is a great event to attend with your international friends. 
The program will present various cultural aspects of Christmas and, most importantly, the historical account of the birth of Jesus Christ! We'll also sing some Christmas carols!

We're honored to have the opportunity to share American culture with our international friends.
We’d love for you to help us serve in the following ways:

Note: Help is needed  at 2:00 - 10:30pm. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. The program is starts 7:00pm - 8:15pm, with a reception that ends at 10:00pm.

1. Drive Students

Be sure to let us know if  will be driving your own students and if you can help drive other students who need a ride.

2. Serve During the Event

  • Set - up (2:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Registration (6:00pm-7:00pm)
  • Food Prep (6:30pm-8:00pm)
  • Food Service (8:00pm-9:30pm)
  • Clean up (9:30pm-10:30pm)

3. Bring Food & Snacks

  • "Finger" foods - bulk items are available at Sam's Club. Some examples include 
    • Chicken fingers, nuggets, etc.
    • Frozen appetizers (taquitos, Frozen Spring Rolls, Eggs rolls) - Bulk items available at Sam's Club
  • Salads - including macaroni and potato
  • Fruit, Veggie, and Cheese Trays
  • Cookies, pies, and pastries

Important: Please exclude all pork

 Please plan to stay for a reception after the program to mingle with students, eat Christmas treats, and help with tear-down.
If you have questions, contact us at

Christmas for Internationals

Thank you for your interest serving with us! 

Our sign up form is currently closed, however, look for other volunteer opportunities

on our Upcoming Events page.