Each academic year, International House selects a number of dedicated Residents within the I-House community to lead as Fellows through their service on the Resident Support Services team. These Fellows play a key role in carrying out the the I-House mission, acting as liaisons to the Office of Programs and Resident Life and the other I-House departments working to provide a meaningful experience for the Resident members. Under the auspices of the Global Health & Wellness Program led by its Director, Lorraine Pirro, MA, LCSW, and Asst. Director of Programs and Resident Life, Ciasia...

The International House community was saddened to learn of the passing of Ruth W. Houghton, who died December 28, 2020 in Great Barrington, MA at age 92. Mrs. Houghton was a Life Trustee on the I-House Board of Trustees. A native New Yorker, Mrs. Houghton served on the boards of numerous cultural and non-profit organizations including the New York State Council on the Arts, Lincoln Center, New York Shakespeare Festival, and the Fresh Air Fund. Elected to the I-House Board in 1970, she was an active member of the Programs and Development committees in the 1970s and 80s, and is remembered...

On December 23rd, Martina Schmitz ’87 hosted a virtual “I-House Year-End Pub Party” via Zoom. More than 30 Alumni and friends, many from the 1980s and 90s, logged on from countries that included Egypt, France, Germany, Iceland, Lebanon, Portugal, the UK and the USA to enjoy musical performances, random break-out groups, and an I-House trivia quiz. Ayman Jarjour ’00 (pictured) performed “Little Drummer Boy” on guitar, and pianist Armando Merino ’86 played a piece by Catalan composer Federico Mompou. I-House Senior Advisor John Wells shared photos of snowy New York scenes and introduced...

Dear International House Alumni, As Chair of the Search Committee of the International House Board of Trustees, I wanted to update you on the Committee’s search for the new President of International House. It is important to the Board and the Search Committee that the Alumni of International House are well informed about this process and engaged in it as well. You have a unique understanding of the House and care deeply about it. As a highly accomplished, internationally diverse group, you are also a wonderful network of I-House enthusiasts. Some of you have already shared your...

The 2020 holiday season at International House kicked off on a particularly heartfelt note on Giving Tuesday, a global day of philanthropy, with a compelling and personal call to action from Interim President and I-House Trustee, Brian Polovoy, who generously matched every gift received that day. Alumni from every era of International House came forward to join him on December 1st, using the opportunity to magnify the impact of their giving. The most moving result was seen in the range of donors, with many Alumni around the world giving additional contributions this year, and friends from...