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Alumni Organizations in the Archives

Written by International House on November 5, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

Banner image: 1964 40th Anniversary event with the Alumni Association featuring alumnus and Trustee L. W. ‘Bill’ Frohlich ’37 (center), who founded the World Council of Alumni in 1966. November is typically the time of year to look back and reflect on the things we are grateful for. Besides the health of my family and friends, this month, I am thankful for the International House Alumni community. Our alumni are comprised of a dedicated group of passionate professionals who, time and time again, have shown up to support International House and its Archives. This appreciation led me to...

I-House Remembers Colin Powell

Written by International House on October 19, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

International House remembers Colin Powell (1937-2021). He was the first African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US Secretary of State, and National Security Advisor to the President. In his honor, we resurface an article that appeared in our 2006 newsletter describing his visit and address to Residents. At this event, he encouraged Residents to seize opportunities to effect change globally and commended I-House for its longstanding commitment to promoting intercultural understanding and cooperation. From 2006 “The World” Alumni Newsletter Powell Describes...

Scenes from Orientation 2021

Written by International House on October 12, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

The 2021 International House orientation for new residents took place outdoors on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in September. Stationed across the 9th Floor Terrace of I-House South, staff were on hand to meet and greet the new cohort, who this semester arrived from more than 60 countries. Each department shared a little bit about its role in creating a safe environment and meaningful experience for the resident community, with staff members representing the respective Offices of Admissions, Programs and Resident Life; Facilities & Site Operations; Public Safety; and Development,...

2021 Freunde Alumni Annual General Meeting

Written by International House on October 7, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

Sunday, October 31, 2021 9AM-10AM EST / 3PM-4PM CET Virtually via Zoom REGISTER HERE Alumni around the world are invited to attend the 2021 Freunde Alumni Annual General Meeting on Sunday, October 31st, from 9am-10am EST / 3pm-4pm CET via Zoom. The Freunde des International House e.V (Freunde) is the I-House NY chapter registered in Germany that serves Europe’s large population of I-House NY Alumni. Join us for an opportunity to connect with other Alumni and participate in planning the Chapter’s next priorities. In order to join this meeting, you must be an official member of the...

Ataloa Stone in the Archives

Written by International House on October 7, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the International House Archives is proud to profile alumna Ataloa Stone McLendon ’25. Ataloa Stone admission application, 1925 / I-House Archives At a time when women could not vote and the cultural assimilation of Native Americans was U.S. policy, Ataloa Stone McLendon was a vocal advocate for American Indian rights and proudly expressed her Chickasaw heritage and individual independence. Born near Duncan, Oklahoma, in Indian Territory, McClendon’s legal name was Mary Stone, but her maternal Chickasaw grandmother gave her the name...

Remembering 9/11 in the Archives

Written by International House on September 7, 2021. Posted in News Archive.

September 11, 2001, is a date that defines and divides our history into a “before” and an “after.” It undoubtedly tragically and permanently altered the course of millions of lives and irrevocably changed how we think about ourselves and others. As we approach the 20th anniversary of what remains the deadliest act of terrorism in American history, we have an opportunity to look back, remember, and reflect. First Sunday Supper at International House, 1925 / I-House Archives Every year for the past 97 years, International House has welcomed tens of thousands of individuals from over 145...