Tag: In Memoriam

Remembering Frank G. Wisner (1938-2025)

Written by International House on February 25, 2025. Posted in Announcements, News.

The International House community was saddened to learn of the death of Ambassador Frank G. Wisner, distinguished American diplomat and Chair of the Board of Trustees, on February 24th following a valiant battle with lung cancer. “Frank Wisner was a dedicated champion for I-House and a valued advisor for more than 25 years,” said I-House President Sebastian Fries. “In times of global crises, from 9/11 to wars in Ukraine and Gaza, he was here to share his unique perspective and insights with generations of I-House residents. We will miss him greatly.” A full obituary ran in...

Henry A. Kissinger (1923-2023)

Written by International House on December 1, 2023. Posted in News.

Henry A. Kissinger, Honorary Trustee and past Board Chair of International House who died November 29, 2023, had a relationship with I-House that stretched back nearly five decades, including participation in numerous programs and events over the years where he engaged with residents on important and timely topics.

I-House Remembers Trustee Paul D. Carter (1934-2023)

Written by International House on February 28, 2023. Posted in News Archive.

Paul D. Carter, who served as an active member of the I-House Board of Trustees for four decades, died February 12, 2023 at his home in Ridgewood, NJ, at age 88. A longtime senior administrator at Columbia University, Carter was a vital link between I-House and Columbia, where he served in positions including Provost and Executive Vice President of Administration for more than 30 years before his retirement in 1994. Columbia had been represented on the I-House board since 1924, by trustees including Carter’s predecessor Harvey Picker, who was Dean of the School of International and...

International House Remembers Ellie Spiegel (1925-2022)

Written by International House on December 7, 2022. Posted in News Archive.

Since the announcement of her passing by family members, tributes to the late Eleanor D. Spiegel, former I-House Director of Programs & Resident Life who died October 18, have been posted on the House’s social media sites. “Ellie was so kind and generous,” wrote Prudence McDaniel ’91. “She was the embodiment and heart of I-House’s goals to share understanding, compassion, friendship, love, and respect with each other. “What a gift she was, and I am ever grateful for the many gifts of life lessons she shared.” Such comments were not atypical regarding Spiegel, a beloved and...

I-House Remembers Pat Cloherty ’67, Life Trustee

Written by International House on October 7, 2022. Posted in News Archive.

Patricia M. Cloherty, an international venture capitalist and private equity financier, and a longtime member and supporter of the International House community, passed away on September 23, 2022, at her home in the Coconut Grove section of Miami, Florida, at age 80. A native of California, Cloherty received a BA from the San Francisco College for Women and lived at I-House in 1965-67 while pursuing her graduate studies at Columbia University. As the recipient of a Ford Foundation Fellowship in International Development, she earned both her MA degree at Teachers College and her...