Dozens of incoming International House Residents spilled out from the Dodge Room on Monday, January 21st, fresh from their orientation, into the Main Lounge, where fellow Residents representing close to ten different groups and organizations were at the ready to introduce themselves. Each group had set up a booth, along with pictures, pamphlets, free gifts, and of course, sign up sheets, to help new Residents get acquainted with the many groups and activities I-House makes available for them to participate in this year. It was a smorgasbord of activity from the Cultural Salon Night...

Are we ready for the future of tech? Are humans ready for the inevitable technological advancements that are coming in mere years? Can we, as a society, ensure the growth we see in tech remains ethical? Is there a way to correct the ills of the past to make for a better future? These were some of the questions raised by International House Residents and others who attended the I-House “Tech Talk: Ernst & Young’s Humans Inc.” panel discussion on November 7, 2019. Hosted by Ernst & Young (EY) and presented by the I-House Programs Office, it was a night of robust discussion around...

*Note: We are pleased to resurface this article from January 2020 to celebrate the reopening of the Study Center in October 2020. As new measures of cleanliness and disinfection are being implemented daily for the protection of our Residents, we will continue to determine the safest way to make available other communal spaces. New and returning Residents at International House this academic year arrived to see a brand-new Study Center after a seven-month renovation. The updated Study Center, located on the C-level of I-House South, now includes a computer lab with 16 work stations, nine...

Today all over the world, the demand for a sustainable future is ubiquitous, the focus of youth movements and international conferences. Cross-sector partnerships on environmental sustainability are sweeping across the globe as diverse agencies are syncing with the finance sector. In light of the sustainability movement, on November 6, 2019, the International House “In Conversation” series featured a visit by Andy Darrell, Chief of Strategy, Global Energy & Finance at the Environmental Defense Fund and also its New York Regional Director. Darrell is a trustee of several...

Established in 1990, the Women’s International Leadership (WIL) program at International House NYC  is an intensive, 9-month fellowship facilitated within I-House that aims to prepare young women for future roles as global leaders. Each year, I-House admits a select number of women who display exceptional leadership qualities and the potential to impact their respective fields. The selected cohort reflects the global population of I-House Residents, who hail from more than 100 countries. Throughout the year, WIL Fellows participate in workshops and seminars with visiting speakers from a...

As you consider all the giving you may do this year, we hope that International House makes it to the top of your list! Helping to create such a meaningful experience for our talented and curious Residents could be the best gift you give this season! As for the other gifts you’re planning, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite ideas, each with a nod to our global community, our shared history, and our vibrant traditions. “Come from Away” Companion Book $50 The hit musical “Come from Away” was written by Alumni couple David Hein ’03...