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Alumni Spotlight: Sakura Sweethearts Edition

Written by International House on January 22, 2025. Posted in Alumni News.

Spencer Dreher ‘95 and Marisha Wignaraja ‘97 Spencer Dreher and Marisha Wignaraja’s love story began on the dance floor of Davis Hall at I-House. At the time, Dreher was a PhD student studying organic chemistry at Columbia and Wignaraja was pursuing a master’s in international affairs at SIPA. They met at one of I-House’s many lively gatherings—Wignaraja recalls seeing Dreher dancing without a care in the world. “He just kept dancing,” Wignaraja remembers fondly, “And we’ve been dancing together ever since.” Living at I-House played a pivotal role in their relationship....

Alumni Gather to Celebrate I-House Centennial

Written by International House on October 23, 2024. Posted in Alumni News, Announcements, Events, News.

Hundreds of alumni from around the world converged in New York September 14-15 for a beautiful late summer weekend of activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International House’s opening in 1924. More than 450 former I-House residents from the 35 different countries from every corner of the globe returned to 500 Riverside Drive to re-connect, share memories, and celebrate the Centennial at a series of events tied together with the theme “100 Years of Common Ground.” The festivities began with a “strolling brunch” in the Hall of History and Davis Hall, where President...

Centennial Celebration

Written by International House on March 11, 2024. Posted in Alumni News, Events, News.

Come home to I-House for a weekend to celebrate our history and launch our second century together! Saturday, September 14 to Sunday, September 15, 2024International House500 Riverside DriveNew York City Our Centennial Celebration Will Include: Brunch in Davis Hall on Saturday Opportunities to connect with fellow alumni and current residents with afternoon meet-ups in the Main Lounge Remarks and discussions from a range of invited guest speakers Saturday Salon Night in Davis Hall, featuring special performances from I-House alumni and current residents Dance party...