This month, in honor of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) History Month, the International House Archives examines one of the darker periods of American history, Japanese internment. Dorothea Lange, San Francisco, California, April 11, 1942 / Courtesy National Archives and Records Administration. In the immediate aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the U.S. government began to round up and imprison Japanese Americans. Shortly after, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which forced all people of Japanese descent to leave their...

On May 9, 2021, International House announced that it will re-open I-House South for the Fall 2021 semester at a reduced level of occupancy, with move-ins starting as early as August 1st. Vaccination against Covid-19 will be a requirement for all residents and staff on site. Due to the pandemic, the dormitory-style South building was closed in March 2020, and the I-House community shrank from 700 residents to 100 during the 2020-21 academic year. Operations and programming throughout the year continued but were drastically reduced and redesigned, with events usually held onsite and in...

Alumni joined from around the world to enjoy music and company. Updated to include the “Salon Sunday” event held on May 23, 2021. On April 11, 2021, International House introduced a new virtual event for the delight of alumni and residents. Scores of participants gathered online on a Sunday afternoon for a twist on the traditional “Salon Night,” one of the numerous cultural events that I-House produces each year. These events typically are held onsite and open only to current residents and nearby alumni. With the pandemic curtailing all in-person events at the House, I-House...

Join us for the next Salon Sunday, our new virtual series showcasing the talent within the House and across our global community, with performances by current residents and alumni. Our first event was a big hit! Enjoy the recording. Scheduled performers include: Mike Boyman ’14, Javor Bracic ’12, Bogdan Dulu ’10, Avner Finberg ’12, Paulina Simkin ’12, Sarah Sommer ’11, Emily Joy Sullivan ’13, and Vlada Vassilleva ’10. Register here.

Residents: Receive a Free Kit of Ingredients If You RSVP by Wednesday, May 19. RSVP here. Please join us for an interactive cooking masterclass and conversation with Dan Dorado, Co-Founder of The Migrant Kitchen (TMK), I-House’s Dining Services team. Dan will discuss the origins of The Migrant Kitchen and how they have taken Latin & Middle Eastern fusion to a whole new level of deliciousness. He’ll show you how to cook one of his signature desserts, Knafeh (Lebanese and Middle Eastern dessert made with a layer of shredded Phyllo dough, a layer of sweet cheese and a...