I-House Remembers Trustee Paul D. Carter (1934-2023)
Paul D. Carter, who served as an active member of the I-House Board of Trustees for four decades, died February 12, 2…
International House Remembers Ellie Spiegel (1925-2022)
Since the announcement of her passing by family members, tributes to the late Eleanor D. Spiegel, former I-House Dire…
I-House Remembers Pat Cloherty ’67, Life Trustee
Patricia M. Cloherty, an international venture capitalist and private equity financier, and a longtime member and sup…
Donald L. Cuneo Hall of History Dedicated
The I-House community gathered on October 6 to formally dedicate the Donald L. Cuneo Hall of History, a lively, re-im…
Meditation Retreat
Come to enjoy a peaceful moment with your fellow residents at the Meditation Retreat! Bring a mat if you have one and…
Welcome Sunday Supper 2022
At the Welcome Sunday Supper, I-House President & CEO Sebastian Fries, PhD, gave the following remarks to an audi…
Ross Youngman ’91 Aces Swimming Triple Crown
I-House alum and trustee Ross Youngman ’91 has achieved what few men or women have before: the Triple Crown of Open W…
International House Announces 2022 Board of Trustees
International House held its annual meeting of the Executive Board of Trustees on June 13, 2022. During this meeting,…
Summer Dance Lessons at I-House
We were thrilled to welcome back to the House alum Ray LC ’20, who led a series of ballroom dance lessons for our sum…
I-House Announces the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Award
International House is pleased to announce a new financial aid opportunity for all Academic Year residents.
Starti…
Ice Cream Socials
Started in the 1960s by former staffer and I-House legend Herman “HR” Rottenberg, Ice Cream Socials bring Residents t…
The Peer Counseling Program at I-House
One thing our residents often do not know until they arrive is that International House offers a free and robust suit…
Highlights from All Nations 2022
On Saturday, April 23, 2022, International House brought back the beloved tradition of All Nations. Typically held at…
I-House Announces the 2022 Projects for Peace Prize Winners
International House is pleased to announce the ten residents who have received funding through the Projects for Peace…
Candlelight Sunday Supper Returns
After a two-year hiatus, International House celebrated the return of a beloved legacy event, Candlelight Sunday Supp…
Resident Spotlight: MuHan Li (China/Singapore)
Attendees at our recent Candlelight Sunday Supper would recognize resident MuHan Li, who delivered the blessing o…
Resident Spotlight: Anna Avdiushchenko (Ukraine)
Meet Dr. Anna Avdiushchenko, who joined the International House community in March 2022 from Ukraine by way of Poland…
Page Turner – Refugee High: Coming of Age in America
Page Turner Event Refugee High: Coming of Age in America Tuesday, April 26 7:00 PM EST (virtual and in-pe…
Resident Spotlight: Sasha Potter (Scotland)
Meet International House resident Alexandra “Sasha” Potter, who joins our community from Scotland. Sasha is a graduat…
I-House Residents Celebrate Holi
It was a delightfully sunny day on March 18, 2022, when International House opened its Green Terrace so that resident…
All Nations 2022
ALL NATIONS IS BACK!
Saturday, April 23, 2022 Festivities begin at 6:00pm
Open to Residents and Alumni* RSVP Vi…
Resident Spotlight: Ritu Thapa (Nepal)
Meet Advritu “Ritu” Thapa from Nepal, a lawyer and activist who joined the I-House community for the Spring 2022 seme…
Alumna Spotlight: Zubeida (Parpia) Ahmad ’45, A Champion of Women’s Rights
A chance introduction in 2008 led to a friendship and an unlikely “small world” International House connection with a…
I-House Remembers Madeleine Albright
International House notes with sorrow the passing of Madeleine K. Albright, who in 2002 spent the better part of…
Resident Spotlight: Mariam Antadze (Georgia)
From Tbilisi, Georgia, comes Mariam Antadze, who joined the I-House community in 2022. Mariam is a Project Coordinato…
A Visit from EY’s Martin Fiore, Author of Humanity Reimagined
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, International House welcomed author Martin Fiore to Davis Hall to discuss his recent boo…
Virtual Open House with the I-House Admissions Team
Virtual Open House with the I-House Admissions Team
The Admissions Team invites all current and future applicants to…
Resident Spotlight: Elena Pulgar (Spain)
Among our amazing residents this year is Elena Pulgar, a Fulbright scholar from Spain earning her Master of Public He…
Page Turner: Kati Marton on Angela Merkel – How to Gain and Keep Power
To celebrate Women’s History Month, author Kati Marton joins us at I-House for an insightful discussion on her recent…
Resident Spotlight: Aminatu Gambo (Cameroon)
Meet Aminatu Gambo, a Spring 2022 resident at International House from Cameroon who came to New York to attend the Hu…
I-House Remembers Chuck Golden, ALLNATIONS Artistic Director
Chuck Golden
The International House commun…
Resident Spotlight: Farah Otero-Amad (USA)
This March, we’re thrilled to kick off Women’s History Month at International House with a spotlight on Farah Otero-A…
I-House Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year in Davis Hall
The International House Spring 2022 programming season opened with a Lunar New Year Celebration on February 4, 2022. …
Alumni Spotlight: Amos Jones ’03 and the I-House Experience
When Amos N. Jones moved into International House in the fall of 2002, he was not fully prepared for what he was abou…
Alumni Spotlight: Amos Jones ’03 and the I-House Experience
When Amos N. Jones moved into International House in the fall of 2002, he was not fully prepared …
Resident Spotlight: Isabella Mukankusi (Uganda)
Lengths of residency at International House vary from a month to three years. Within these concentrated periods, the …
Page Turner Series: Humanity Reimagined with Martin Fiore of EY
Join International House as we welcome author Martin Fiore to Davis Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. With residents …
Experts on Sustainable Development Share Why We Should Have Hope
On Monday, January 31st, International House welcomed to its virtual stage Jeffrey D. Sachs, world-renowned economics…
Resident Spotlight: Fabio Gomes dos Santos (Brazil)
Meet Fabio Gomes dos Santos from Brazil, a Visiting Scholar at Columbia Law School. Fabio arrived in 2019 to begin hi…
The Expat Success Story: Chinese American Careers in the US
International House is excited to host a four-part series which aims to explore major issues facing the US-China rela…
A Visit from the Consul General of Japan Brings Culinary Wonder
The International House community was treated to a rare experience on January 24, 2022, when two sous chefs fr…
Ayanna Witter-Johnson ’11 Wows Residents at Madison Square Garden
Christmas came early to International House in December 2021 when Ayanna Witter-Johnson ’11 stopped by for a visit …
Quarantined But Not Isolated: One Resident’s Story
When International House reopened its South Building to Residents in August 2021, it did so with strict protocols for…
Highlights from Fall 2021 Leadership Programming for Residents
(Pictured above: Residents in Davis Hall learn from Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary …
Alumni Bring Back I-House Days Around the World
After a year off during the pandemic year of 2020, I-House Day – the longtime tradition in which alumni around the wo…
Residents’ Trip to Governors Island Focuses on Sustainability
On Friday, November 5, 2021, a group of International House Residents enjoyed a day trip to Governor’s Island, one of…
First Page-Turner Event Features Author Vinod Busjeet ’74
Vinod Busjeet ’74, author of the novel Silent Winds, Dry Seas, returned to International House on September 21, 2021 …
Alumni Organizations in the Archives
Banner image: 1964 40th Anniversary event with the Alumni Association featuring alumnus and Trustee L. W. ‘Bill’ Froh…
I-House Remembers Colin Powell
International House remembers Colin Powell (1937-2021). He was the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chief…
Scenes from Orientation 2021
The 2021 International House orientation for new residents took place outdoors on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in S…
2021 Freunde Alumni Annual General Meeting
Sunday, October 31, 2021
9AM-10AM EST / 3PM-4PM CET
Virtually via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
Alumni around the world are invi…
Ataloa Stone in the Archives
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the International House Archives is proud to profile alumna Ataloa Stone McLendon…
Remembering 9/11 in the Archives
September 11, 2001, is a date that defines and divides our history into a “before” and an “after.” It undoubtedly tra…
DC-Area Alumni Trip to Winery at Bull Run
The I-House DC-Area Alumni invite you, your friends, and family to an outing on Saturday, September 18th, at the Wine…
I-House Awards 23 Davis Projects for Peace Prizes
International House is proud to recognize 23 members of our community who this summer have been implementing their ow…
I-House DC-Area Alumni Meet-Up at The National Gallery of Art
The I-House D.C. Area Alumni invite you and your family for a tour at the National Gallery of Art on Saturday, August…
International House Remembers Patricia H. Robert
The International House community was saddened to learn of the passing of Life Trustee Patricia H. Robert, who died J…
Join Us at the 2021 Virtual Global Alumni Reunion
Please join us for the
International House
Global Alumni Reunion
Sunday 19 September 2021
9-10:30 AM EDT /2-3:30 pm B…
I-House Trip to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
For Current Residents
Please join your Summer Fellows for a (socially distanced) trip to the iconic Statue of Libert…
Ice Cream Social & Paint Party
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For Current Residents
Are you interested in getting to know your fellow I-House residents? D…
Virtual Yoga with Vandana Sood-Giddings ‘08, Founder of Prana Buzz
Please join Vandana Sood-Giddings ’08, Founder of Prana Buzz, for an hour-long yoga class. The class will focus on yo…
NYC Alumni Reunite in Central Park
On Sunday, July 11, 2021 an informal reunion in New York’s Central Park brought together about two dozen I-House alum…
Remembering Bill Hawkeswood ’89 (1951-1992)
When a 32-year-old anthropologist arrived at International House from Auckland, New Zealand, in September 1984, he co…
I-House Mourns the Passing of Former I-House Trustee Richard D. Simmons
Richard D. “Dick” Simmons, an International House Trustee from 1984-91 and a longtime supporter of the House, died on…
I-House Pizza Party & Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show
Dear I-House Residents,
To celebrate American Independence Day, we are having a Pizza Party outside on the Abby O’Ne…
Summer Fellows Ice Cream Social
I-House Residents!
Are you interested in getting to know your fellow residents? Do you have questions about Intern…
I-House Recognized by Professionals in International Education (PIE) 2021 Awards
International House is thrilled to share that it has been recognized by the Professionals for International Education…
Webinar on Sustainability Design to Feature I-House’s Vincent Melito
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, International House’s Vincent Melito, Group Director of Facilities and Site Operations, w…
Resident Field Trip Provides Insight into the American Civil Rights Movement
International House is committed to providing residents with opportunities for cross-cultural education and growth. I…
Hiking + Picnic Hosted by I-House D.C. Area Alumni
The I-House D.C. Area Alumni group invites Alumni and their families to Rock Creek Park for an outdoor get-together, …
Virtual Yoga with Vandana Sood-Giddings ’08, Founder of Prana Buzz
Please join us for an hour-long yoga class hosted by Vandana Sood-Giddings ’08, founder of Prana Buzz. The class will…
Japanese Internment in the Archives
This month, in honor of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) History Month, the International House Archives …
I-House South to Reopen for Fall 2021
On May 9, 2021, International House announced that it will re-open I-House South for the Fall 2021 semester at a redu…
Artists of I-House Shine in Virtual “Salon Sundays”
Alumni joined from around the world to enjoy music and…
Salon Sunday with Performances by Residents and Alumni
Join us for the next Salon Sunday, our new virtual series showcasing the talent within the House and across our globa…
Virtual Cooking Masterclass with Dan Dorado, Co-Founder of The Migrant Kitchen (Dessert Edition)
Residents: Receive a Free Kit of Ingredients If You RSVP by Wednesday, May 19. RSVP here.
Please join us for an inte…
Candlelight Sunday Supper in the Archives
First Candlelight Sunday Supper at International House, 1925 / I-House Archives
The Candlelight Sunday Supper at the…
Trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Meet at 11:00am outside of the Claremont entrance.
Please join your Resident Fellows for a (socially distanced) trip…
Virtual Watch Party: Marvel’s “Wandavision”
Current Residents: Receive Free Movie Snacks If You RSVP by Wednesday, April 28. Sign up here.
Pick up snacks in the…
DC-Area Alumni Picnic at the Park
Calling all D.C.-based Alumni! Join the I-House D.C. Alumni Committee for a Picnic at the Park on Saturday, May 8t…
I-House Green Initiatives
In honor of Earth Day April 22, International House is pleased to highlight some of the recent green initiatives unde…
End of Year Picnic
As we approach the end of the school year, we invite all current residents to join us next Sunday, April 25th from 12…
Japan Consulate Officials Make Springtime Visit to I-House
On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, International House welcomed special guests from the Consulate General of Japan in New Yo…
Virtual Cooking Masterclass with Chef Hannah Wong, Founder of Haema BK
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Residents: Receive a Free Kit of Ingredients if You RSVP by noon on Wednesday, April 14!
Get…
Virtual “Sunday Salon” to Feature Resident & Alumni Performances
Join us for our first “Salon Sunday,” a new virtual series showcasing the talent within our community. We are looking…
International House Welcomes Sebastian Fries, PhD, as New President & CEO
Seasoned global executive to take the helm in early May
NEW YORK (April 2, 2021) – International House announced to…
I-House D.C. Alumni Reunion
I-House D.C. Alumni Reunion Via Google Meet
I-House alums Min Xiong and Alima Joned welcome all D.C. Alumni to join t…
International House Stands Against Hatred
Recently, our community has witnessed stunning acts of violence rooted in negative sentiment especially against peopl…
Celebrating Women’s International Leadership in the Archives
As we close out this year’s Women’s History Month, the International House Archives is proud to celebrate the Women’s…
Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Open to current Residents*
Meet at 1:00pm outside the Claremont entrance for trip at 2:00pm.
Please join your Resid…
Trip to the New York Historical Society
Open to Current Residents*
Meet at 1:15pm outside of the Claremont entrance for trip at 2pm.
In honor of Women’s His…
Gastrodiplomacy: Food as an Instrument of Cross-Cultural Understanding
Join Chef Nasser Jaber (Co-Founder of The Migrant Kitchen) and I-House Alumna Johanna Mendelson Forman ’69 (Adjunct P…
Virtual Cooking Masterclass with Joanna C. Lee ’88 and Ken Smith
Residents: Receive a Free Kit of Ingredients if You RSVP by Wednesday, March 31! RSVP here.
Alumni and friends, plea…
Experts Offer Assessment of U.S./China Relations in “Live from Davis Hall” Event
International House took a big step forward on March 12, 2021 with the first in-person speaker program held “Live fro…
The World Council of Alumni Convenes With New Optimism
On March 3, 2021, the International House World Council of Alumni (WCA) held a virtual meeting to hear updates from t…
I-House Residents and Staff Revive Flag-Raising Ceremony
On the afternoon of March 1, International House revived a venerated tradition: the flag-raising ceremony. As the pan…
Resident Support Services Presents a Virtual Watch Party: “On the Basis of Sex”
Residents: Receive FREE movie snacks if you RSVP by Wednesday, March 24! RSVP here.
In honor of Women’s History Mont…
Virtual Cooking Masterclass with Chef Nasser Jaber, Co-Founder of The Migrant Kitchen
Current Residents: Receive a Free Kit of Ingredients If You RSVP by Wednesday, March 17! RSVP here.
Please join us f…
Florence Quay Edmonds in the Archives
“No story about International House would be complete without a write-up about Florence [Quay] Edmonds.” – Harry Edmo…
Alumni & Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year
On Thursday, February 11, 2021, International House prepared to usher in the lunar new year with a visit from alumna …
Virtual Cooking Masterclass with Vandana Sood-Giddings ’08, Founder of Prana Buzz
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Please join us for an interactive cooking masterclass and conversation with Vandana Sood-Gidd…
Seeking Common Ground: The Future of U.S.-China Relations, March 12
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Join us on Friday, Marc…
Leontyne Price in the Archives
This Black History Month, the International House Archives is proud to celebrate 1952 Alumna Leontyne Price.
Mary Vi…
I-House Offers Free Meals to Residents from The Migrant Kitchen
In January 2021, International House announced that it would be providing residents with free meals from The Migrant …
Spring 2021 Update on International House
(pictured above: virtual Health & Wellness events with Residents and Alumni participants)
Now well underway with…
Dietrich Bonhoeffer ’31 in the Archives
“We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into th…
NYAAC Virtual Sunday Coffee Reunites Global Alumni
(To see photos from the event, log into I-House Connect.)
Scores of Alumni from across the globe logged on for “Sund…
Meet the I-House Resident Support Services Team!
Each academic year, International House selects a number of dedicated Residents within the I-House community to lead …
Dr. Tassu Shervani Speaks at I-House on the Future of Work
On Thursday, March 8, 2018, a few days before spring break, Dr. Tassu Shervani, a Marilyn and Leo Corrigan Endowed Pr…
International House Remembers Ruth W. Houghton
The International House community was saddened to learn of the passing of Ruth W. Houghton, who died December 28, 202…
Alumni Enjoy Virtual “I-House Year-End Pub Party”
On December 23rd, Martina Schmitz ’87 hosted a virtual “I-House Year-End Pub Party” via Zoom. More than 30 Alumni and…
Update on Search for Next International House President
Dear International House Alumni,
As Chair of the Search Committee of the International House Board of Trustees, I …
Donor Match to Double Support for International House NY
The 2020 holiday season at International House kicked off on a particularly heartfelt note on Giving Tuesday, a globa…
Janet Yellen in the Archives
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his economic team on Monday, November 30, tapping Janet Louise Yellen, former…
Virtual Events Connect I-House Alumni in Europe and the UK
Following the Annual International House NY Alumni Reunion held in September 2020, two overseas Alumni chapters in Eu…
Franklyn Telles: Native Advocate, Scientist, Educator
Approximately a third of International House Residents come from across the United States. This is by design, as the …
Fall Fiesta in the Archives
Fall Fiesta, 1965 / I-House Archives
Normally around this time, International House would present Fall Fiesta in Dav…
Indigenous Peoples in the Archives
Resident registration card, 1935 / I-House Archives
Founded in 1924, International House has had the pleasure to be …
I-House Residents Connect at 2020 Welcome Picnic
At the start of each year, International House NY holds an Orientation Night to welcome Residents as they arrive from…
Exciting Finds in the Archives
September Spotlight on the Archives presents a blog about exciting finds in the Archives. To support the Archives, …
Joy and Connection at I-House Virtual Alumni Reunion
On September 13, 2020, close to 100 International House NY Alumni convened for the annual Alumni Reunion, which due t…
I-House NY President Calvin Sims to Join CNN Network
[Reposted from CNN. Read the full statement here]
September 22, 2020 CNN announced today that Calvin Sims will joi…
Hidden Stories in the Archives
September Spotlight on the Archives presents a blog about hidden stories in the Archives. To support the Archives, …
Celestine Mott in the Archives
September Spotlight on the Archives presents a blog about International House Director, Celestine Mott. To support…
Digital Assets in the Archives
September Spotlight on the Archives presents a blog about International House’s new Digital Asset Management System, …
Back to Work in the Archives
Hello, it is a pleasure to be back on-site and safely working in the International House Archives. In conjunction wi…
September Spotlight on the Archives
Candlelight Sunday Supper, 1925
At our annual Candlelight Sunday Supper, an I-House tradition that has endured for m…
I-House Accepting Residents for 2020-21 Year
Above photo is of Sakura Park, just outside of I-House.
Founded in the aftermath of the first world war, Int…
Important Message from the Board of Trustees and I-House President
Dear International House Community,
We hope you are all well and safe.
We wanted to update you with some news about…
A COVID Story: Recent Resident Reflects on His I-House Experience
I’d been privileged to call I-House my home since the Summer of 2018, when I started in the Hood Visual Science Lab a…
I-House Board Chair Frank Wisner Featured by Foreignaffairs.com
“You live in the world that exists. You don’t get to choose your neighbors, and you have to get on with them. You don…
I-House Supports Community with Blood Drive
On Thursday, June 11, 2020, International House partnered with the New York Blood Center (NYBC) to host a blood drive…
Social Justice Has a Home at I-House
To Our Community,
In the past few weeks people across the world have witnessed the voices of marginalized and oppres…
Anthony Ray Hinton Shares Lessons on Overcoming Hate
If you knew that your life would end the very next day, how would you spend it?
This thought continuously replayed f…
Candlelight Video Celebrates the I-House Spirit
The International House Candlelight Sunday Supper at the end of each year is one of the most special moments of the…
Artists of I-House: RAY LC
Residents at International House NYC represent an array of interests, cultures, and talents from around the world. Am…
From the I-House Archives: Happy Birthday, Florence Edmonds!
Happy Birthday, Florence Edmonds!
Florence Edmonds was born Florence Quay in Gaylord, Michigan, on May 13th, 1883. A…
China Alumni Send Care Packages to I-House NY
In a generous act of care for the International House community, a group of I-House NYC Alumni in China have raised f…
Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham: Global Climate Activist from Malaysia
Residents bring a wide variety of unique experiences and passions that make the International House NYC community exc…
I-House Alumni Reach Out to Residents
“Through the darkness of these times…Let the light of I-House shine.”
“Thinking of all of you at this stressful time…
COVID-19 Impacts I-House Community
March 23, 2020 – International House of New York City learned on Saturday that a resident of our community has died a…
DJ Michael Brun Brings Haitian Ingenuity to I-House
One of Michael Brun’s fondest memories of making music is when, on a whim, he parked some cars to block off a local s…
From the I-House Archives: Happy Birthday, Harry Edmonds!
Harry Edmonds and International House staff, 1927/ I-House Archives
Happy Birthday, Harry Edmonds!
Born in 1883 on a …
Residents Celebrate Lunar New Year 2020 Family Style
For any successful event, it all comes down to the guests and entertainment, but there was something about the 2020 L…
Highlights from the 2019 WIL Weekend
The International House Women’s International Leadership Program (WIL) fellows gathered in October 2019 for their fir…
From the I-House Archives: Black History at International House
International House is extraordinarily proud to celebrate Black History Month and to reflect on how I-House has wit…
“Our Time Machine” Screening Reflects on Art and Memory
What would you like to hold on to forever?
For 43-year-old Maleonn, an influential conceptual artist in China and th…
A Sakura Sweetheart Story: Helena and Mitch
More than 1000 couples began their story together at International House. We call them “Sakura Sweethearts” in honor …
“Brave Girl Rising” Film Advocates for Girls’ Education
As part of the I-House Documentary Series, Residents and special guests attended a screening on October 17, 2019, of …
Winter Programs Fair Engages New Residents
Dozens of incoming International House Residents spilled out from the Dodge Room on Monday, January 21st, fresh from …
I-House Tech Talk Spotlights Ernst & Young’s Humans Inc.
Are we ready for the future of tech?
Are humans ready for the inevitable technological advancements that are coming …
Renovated Study Center Welcomes Residents
*Note: We are pleased to resurface this article from January 2020 to celebrate the reopening of the Study Center in O…
Mobilizing Partnerships for Sustainability: In Conversation with Trustee Andy Darrell
Today all over the world, the demand for a sustainable future is ubiquitous, the focus of youth movements and inter…
I-House Announces the 2019 WIL Fellows
Established in 1990, the Women’s International Leadership (WIL) program at International House NYC is an intensive, …
I-House Holiday Gift Guide
As you consider all the giving you may do this year, we hope that International House makes it to the top of your lis…
International House Mourns the Passing of Paul A. Volcker
The Board of Trustees, Alumni, Residents and staff of International House mourn the passing of our colleague and frie…
I-House Archives Presented as Successful Case Study
This past summer, International House and The Winthrop Group discussed their successful partnership on the early stag…
24 Tips from Raymond Wareham, Wealth Advisor
Recently, International House Residents had the pleasure of learning from Raymond Wareham, Vice Chairman and Senior A…
Celebrating Global Culture at Fall Fiesta 2019
Each year, International House proudly presents Fall Fiesta, a decades-long tradition and one of the most anticipated…
Diwali Celebration Lights Up I-House
For some I-House Residents, the Diwali celebration at International House was the very first time they participated i…
The 2019 Program Fellows
Each year, a number of Residents apply for a limited number of Fellowship opportunities to take on critical roles tha…
A Visit from Pablo López Luz, Photographer
On Friday, September 20, 2019, International House welcomed landscape photographer Pablo López Luz to discuss his pho…
Sunday Supper with The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Residents arrived in a variety of formal dress – dangly earrings, floor-length gowns and short cocktail dresses, tuxe…
“The Great Betrayal”: David L. Phillips on the US & the Kurds
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the first International House Page Turner Series event began, featuring an insightf…
Highlights from the 2019 I-House Orientation Events
The end of August/early September is an especially exciting time to be at International House, as Residents return fr…
Daria Dudenkova: Shaping Education for Social Impact
Speaking with us the end of her I-House residency is Daria Dudenkova, who came to live at I-House in 2016 while she d…
James Gorman ’87 Featured on “Businessweek Extra” Bloomberg Podcast
The CEO of Morgan Stanley, James Gorman ’87, is interviewed on this September 10, 2019 episode of the “Businessweek E…
International House Remembers Leslie H. Gelb
International House mourns the passing of Leslie H. Gelb, a great American diplomat, journalist, and friend. Gelb was…
Arundhati Katju ‘17 Speaks with Fareed Zakaria on CNN
A new video on CNN features I-House Alumna and attorney Arundhati Katju ’17, who was recently named one of Time Magaz…
Heartfelt Goodbyes and Beginnings at the 2019 Candlelight Sunday Supper
On May 5, 2019, International House Residents and Community members gathered together at the annual Candlelight Cerem…
“The U.S. & Iran: Separating Facts from Fiction” at I-House
One highlight of my International House experience has been the ability to attend dinner conversations with global le…
Celebrating Women’s Empowerment at the 2019 I-House Awards Gala
On Thursday, May 16, 2019, International House Alumni, Residents, Trustees and friends gathered in the Rainbow Room o…
I-House Awards $140K in Summer Fellowships
Among the most important benefits for Residents at International House NYC is the opportunity to earn summer fellowsh…
I-House on Telemundo47 TV
International House was recently featured on major Spanish-language network Telemundo. Emmy-Award-winning journalist …
Applications Open to Join the 2019 WIL Cohort
There is still time for returning and incoming women Residents to apply for a 2019 Womens’ International Leadership f…
I-House President Hosts Reception in Tokyo
After the successful inaugural Shanghai Gala in China, International House President Calvin Sims visited Japan to hos…
Risalat Khan: I-House Resident Addressing Climate Change
Climate change is a top issue of concern for youth making their voices heard, even as many leaders remain uncertain o…
International House Shanghai Gala Exceeds Expectations
On March 29, 2019, International House held its first overseas Gala in Shanghai, China. The event brought tog…
I-House Field Trip to US-Mexico Border Explores Trade and Immigration
The US-Mexico border has been one of the most divisive topics in the US in recent years. But this issue has often bee…
I-House Day Florence
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the I-House spirit for I-House Day Florence on Sunday, April 28th. I-Hous…
Leading While Muslim: A Visit from Dr. Debbie Almontaser
On February 11, 2019, International House welcomed Dr. Debbie Almontaser to talk about her book, Leading While Muslim…
I-House Residents Enjoy the Lunar New Year Extravaganza
The savory aroma of hot dumplings, fried spring rolls, and hot pot filled the decorated halls of International House …
A Celebration of Global Citizenship: David Rockefeller and International House
New York – International House was honored to host a private event on February 4, 2019 in celebration of David Rockef…
International House to Host Inaugural Overseas Gala in China on March 29, 2019
NEW YORK, March 11, 2019 – International House announced that it will host its inaugural overseas gala on Friday, Mar…
International House Receives Major Gifts from the Rockefeller Family to Foster Global Citizenship
NEW YORK, Feb 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — International House is pleased to announce it has received three gifts totaling…
Sunday Supper with Kike Arnal, World-Renowned Photographer
On Sunday, January 27, 2019, International House Residents had the privilege of hearing from Venezuelan-American docu…
George Takei Speaks at I-House about “Allegiance,” Activism, Star Trek, and Social Media
Special guest speaker George Takei addressed I-House Residents in Davis Hall on February 1, 2016. I-House President …
Reflections on the Final WIL Weekend 2018-19
The weekend of February 15, 2019 marked the final “WIL Weekend” for my cohort of Fellows from the 2018-2019 Women’s I…
Work Begins on the I-House Archive Restoration Project
Photos, maps, artwork, letters from world leaders…these are just some of the artifacts found in the I-House storage…
Remembering Dr. Walter Munk ’37
International House Mourns the Passing of Walter H. Munk, an American scientist-explorer and one of the world’s great…
Preparing for Peace: The Legacy of Kathryn Davis ’32
Not many know that philanthropist Kathryn Wasserman Davis, the namesake of the prestigious Davis Projects for Peace a…
“Then & Now” A Conversation with Former I-House President Gordon Evans
When Gordon Evans was President of International House, Residents ran the security desk, rent was $289 a month, and t…
Ayman Jarjour ’00 Performs at I-House Welcome Fund Concert
Even after two decades, Ayman Jarjour vividly recalls the place where he lived for his first two years at Internation…
Celebrating Culture and Diversity at the 2018 Fall Fiesta
Residents milled around the Main Lounge at I-House, many in traditional clothes from their countries. The smell of c…
Calvin Sims Speaks at the UN on Global Leadership Development
On Friday, November 13, 2018, Calvin Sims, International House President and CEO, served as a panelist at the inaugur…
Sunday Supper with Ambassador Norman Eisen
On Sunday, September 30, 2018, I-House welcomed approximately 200 Residents, Alumni, Trustees and friends for Sunday …
Stephen Kotkin’s “Stalin: Waiting for Hitler, 1929–1941” Wins 2018 CFR Arthur Ross Book Award
On November 1, 2018, the Council on Foreign Relations announced the winner of the Arthur Ross Book Award, the most pr…
Resident Ivan Gusev to Hold First Solo Concert at Carnegie Hall
Congratulations to International House Resident Ivan Gusev, who will appear at Carnegie Hall in his first solo perfor…
Remembering Don Cuneo, 1944-2018
International House grieves the passing of Don Cuneo, who as Trustee and President of International House over more t…
Resident Voices: My Journey to I-House
“Come back when you can speak English clearly.”
This is what my college counselor at my high school in Queens, New Yo…
Alumni Spotlight: Sidney Nakahodo, Space Entrepreneur
by Angelica Hill (UK), Resident Press Corps
“A life-shaping experience,” he said of his time at I-House
May 201…
Artists of I-House: Sam Javitch
By: Kate Irwin, Resident Press Corps
In continuation of the Artists of I-House series, I sat down with the very talen…
International House to Honor Leaders in Cross Cultural and International Understanding at 2018 Awards Gala
New York, NY March 6, 2018 — International House, a leadership and cultural exchange program for international stud…
2018 Davis projects peace winners announced
2018 Davis Projects for Peace Winners Announced
Projects for Peace is an initiative for students at the Davis United…
International House Remembers Peter George Peterson
Peter G. Peterson passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Manhattan on March 20, 2018. Peterson was secretary of…
Maineland Screening at I-House
by Angelica Hill (UK), Resident Press Corps
On February 8, 2018, award-winning New York- based filmmaker Miao Wang sp…
International House Remembers Stanley M. Rumbough, Jr.
International House remembers the life of a man who gave so much to his community, his work, and to this organizati…
The Most Dangerous Man in America
by Angelica Hill (UK), Resident Press Corps
Director Rick Goldsmith, as he talked about the moment he came up with t…
Sunday Supper with Chris Whipple and June Cross
by Angelica Hill (UK), Resident Press Corps
Before the start of another working week, Residents of International Hou…
Artists of I-House: Ali Comerford
Meet Ali Comerford, a musician and singer-songwriter from Ireland who has lived at International House for nearly thr…
A Conversation with Henry Kissinger at I-House
Over the past century, International House has hosted countless guest speakers, some on the cusp of making history an…
International House Remembers Tatsuro Toyoda ’58
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Tatsuro Toyoda, an International House Alumnus (’58) …
I-House Ones to Watch: Lizzie O’Shea ’17, Attorney, Activist and Author
International House Alumna Elizabeth “Lizzie” O’Shea moved to New York in August 2015 to begin her Masters program at…
Resident Astha Ummat Named I-House Green Fellow
Astha Ummat is the I-House Green Fellow for 2017-2018. She’s a second year graduate student pursuing a master’s degre…
Artists of I-House: Stephanie June
Meet Stephanie June, a recent I-House Alum originally from a small town in Germany. She’s just graduated from the act…
Artists of I-House: Madeleine Klouda
Meet Madeleine Klouda. She’s a recent Alumna of International House originally from Oslo, Norway. Madeleine is a musi…
I-House Financial Aid Program Helps Residents Grow at the House and in Life
The thought of moving from her small hometown of Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, to one of the biggest cities in the world was…
I-House Alumnus Searches for the Big Life Lessons in Conversations with World’s Successful Corporate Leaders
When Peter Vanham was a young boy growing up in the university town of Leuven, Belgium, he dreamed of someday becomin…
Alumni Return to the House for I-House Day New York
International House Alumni joined Residents for a I-House Day New York on Friday, December 1, 2017, a festive holiday…
Helping Women Around the World: Planned Parenthood Global’s Latanya Mapp Frett
On Monday, November 13, 2017 Latanya Mapp Frett, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Global, came to Internation…
I-House Residents Attend 2017 National Book Awards Ceremony
Each year, International House President and CEO Calvin Sims invites a select group of Residents to join him at the N…
International House Residents Discover and Explore African-American History in Detroit
International House Residents at the Charles H. Wright …
International House Awarded $500,000 Grant to Support Programs to Prepare Globally-Minded Millennial Leaders
New Funding Will Create Programs and Opportunities for African and African American Students NEW YORK, NY– (Februar…
Generation Jobless: A Conference on Global Youth Unemployment
On October 24 and 25, 2014, International House and The GroundTruth Project, in association with the World Economic F…
The Federal Reserve Speaks at I-House
International House made history on Thursday, April 7, 2016, when, for the first time, all four living Chairs of the…
James Gorman: Letters to My Father
James Gorman, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, and a 1987 alumnus of International House, shared letters he sent h…
IHFC: Watching Futbol at I-House
Seyram Darbi is schmoozing with a group of soccer fans at International House in New York City, over 5,000 miles away…
Dinner with Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin
On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin, India’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations sinc…
Thanksgiving is a Hit with International Residents at I-House
For Thanksgiving 2016, Residents of International House without relatives in the U.S. might have missed all the warmt…
International House Resident Spreads Love of Contemporary Dance, Choreographs Fall Fiesta Performance
Hailing from the Xinjiang autonomous region in northwest China, Nisha Ha grew up dancing. That’s partly because her m…
De Colores and Luz Zamora
Tickets to Luz Zamora’s documentary premier can be purchased on the DOC NYC website.
When: Friday 10…
The Path of Moral Courage: Stories of Real-Life Heroes
On November 1, 2017 Residents gathered in Davis Hall to hear the stories of Ala’a Basatneh and Amanda Bailly, humanit…
International House President Honored by Non-Profit That Helps Underprivileged NYC Kids
For International House President and CEO Calvin Sims, the path to volunteering for the Harlem Educational Activities…
Professional & International: Interns at I-House
“There are so many different cultures here…The people are so open [at I-House] and there are lots of great events …
Sunday Supper with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia
Pres. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: A Symbol of Resilience for the I-House Community
It was something of a reunion for In…
The UN and I-House: Kenny Cortez
Kenneth “Kenny” Cortez, 29, is from the small city of Cusco in Peru. He studied law in his home country and came to N…
The UN and I-House: Rand Jarallah
“The diversity and selection of people living here. There’s so much talent and knowledge everywhere you go – it’s alw…
The UN and I-House: Michael Memari
Michael Memari, originally from from San Diego, California, first came to the east coast to study at Georgetown Unive…
Alumni Spotlight: Nekpen Osuan ’10, Co-Founder, WomenWerk
October 2017–Nekpen Osuan was recently awarded a Women in Power Fellowship, a program offered by the 92nd Street Y th…
I-House Impact: Mehemed Bougsea
More than just a house, I-House is a home where we learn and share values. It serves as a place where Residents buil…
I-House Women’s International Leadership Program: Maham Sadiq
Maham Sadiq participated in the 2016-17 Women’s International Leadership (WIL) Program and gained valuable lesson…
International House Featured in U.S. News & World Report
Excerpt:
Some 700 residents live in I-House New York during the academic year, like Columbia University grad stude…
International House Featured on Voice of America
Excerpt:
New York is one of the most respected centers of higher education in the United States. Many young people…
Taking Lessons on Diversity and Inclusion to the World
“By being at I-House, I’ve gained the ability to explain both American culture and American shortcomings to an inter…
International House hosted its 2017 Awards Gala
International House hosted its 2017 Awards Gala on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the R…
In Memoriam: Abby O’Neill
The Board of Trustees, Alumni, Residents and staff of International House note with great sorrow the passing of our H…
Building an Engaged Citizenship with Diana Engel Gerbase ’16
“Even when you’re in different fields, you realize that you’re not dreaming alone.”
Diana Engel Gerbase ’16&n…
In Memoriam: David Rockefeller
The Board of Trustees, Alumni, Residents and staff of International House note with great sorrow the passing of our H…