One thing our residents often do not know until they arrive is that International House offers a free and robust suite of support services to all resident members of the I-House community. Under the auspices of the Global Health & Wellness Services (GHWS) office and led by its director, Lorraine Pirro, MA, LCSW, our team is available to assist residents with any topics or concerns they may experience. Topics include mental health, fitness and nutrition, and issues specific to navigating in environments that are academically rigorous, intercultural, and globally diverse. A key part...

On Saturday, April 23, 2022, International House brought back the beloved tradition of All Nations. Typically held at the end of each academic year, All Nations is I-House’s biggest event, bringing together the I-House community to enjoy a night of food, dancing, and cultural booths, produced by resident volunteers in coordination with the Office of Programs & Resident Life. The event was open to alumni as well as current residents, with all attendees required to show proof of vaccination. After a colorful reception in the Main Lounge featuring exhibits and samples of various...

International House is pleased to announce the ten residents who have received funding through the Projects for Peace program to implement their own grassroots projects this coming summer. Projects for Peace is the vision of the late Kathryn Davis ‘32, an I-House alumna who, on her 100th birthday in 2007, launched this program at over 90 college campuses. Each year, the program awards $1 million to 100 student projects, in the amount of $10,000 each, which is channeled through partner colleges and universities. Due to Davis’s special relationship with I-House, a separate 20 projects are...

Attendees at our recent Candlelight Sunday Supper would recognize resident MuHan Li, who delivered the blessing of the meal at this beloved and long-standing International House tradition. MuHan, who is from China by way of Singapore, joined our community in August 2021 to study Political Science and Economics at Columbia University. Throughout the year, MuHan has been an active participant in the myriad events and programs offered to our international resident community. Below, MuHan shares a little bit about his work and experience living at I-House over the past year. Tell us...