The Board of Trustees, Alumni, Residents and staff of International House mourn the passing of our colleague and friend, Paul A. Volcker, who served our institution for many years, including 14 years as Chairman of the International House Board of Trustees. Volcker was a towering figure in finance, known for his distinct style and his brave fiscal leadership during one of the country’s more difficult economic eras. In the course of his career, he worked in the Federal government for almost 30 years, serving high office under five presidents. He was a model of integrity who exemplified the...

This past summer, International House and The Winthrop Group discussed their successful partnership on the early stages of International House’s archive project at a conference of foundation archivists. The conference, “Advancing Foundation Archives: Advocacy, Strategies and Solutions,” was the first of its kind in 30 years and placed I-House within the broader context of organizations committed to stewarding their records. The work conducted by International House and The Winthrop Group was presented on a panel entitled “Getting It Done: Collaborative Case Studies.” Michael Walter, the...

Recently, International House Residents had the pleasure of learning from Raymond Wareham, Vice Chairman and Senior Advisor at Rockefeller Capital Management, when he came to speak as part of the “Ah-Ha! Moment” series of events featuring notable visiting speakers. Attendees were thrilled and motivated by his compelling advice on how to achieve personal and professional success. Wareham’s career spans about 40 years in corporate finance and management across three continents. He spent 24 years at J.P. Morgan in corporate finance, M&A, and underwriting capacities in New York, London,...

Each year, International House proudly presents Fall Fiesta, a decades-long tradition and one of the most anticipated events of the season. At this event, Residents from around the world share their talents in music, dance, spoken word and more in a vibrant stage show. All are encouraged to attend in dress evocative of their cultures and regions. Fall Fiesta originated in the fall of 1964 as “The Fiesta of Folk Dance & Song,” conceived and produced by Herman Rottenberg, known as “HR” (yes, the same “HR” of the “HR Commons” study...

For some I-House Residents, the Diwali celebration at International House was the very first time they participated in an Indian tradition. For others, it was a welcomed respite from the fickle New York weather and a chance to get a taste of home. Regardless of the reason, dozens of Residents filled up the Home Room on Friday, October 25th, 2019 to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, an event organised by Resident Program Fellows. The Home Room, usually a serious venue for meetings and workshops, was adorned with orange flowers strung together and candles (electronic so as not...

Each year, a number of Residents apply for a limited number of Fellowship opportunities to take on critical roles that make International House special for all. As Fellows with the Office of Programs and Resident Life, they are charged with responsibilities related to specific aspects of the I-House Experience, from helping to organize the year’s array of cultural programs and events or otherwise engaging the Residents to give back to the surrounding community and make the most of their time here. Please join us in welcoming this year’s Programs Fellows. They are, from the top, left to...