International House congratulates the ten I-House residents who have received funding through the Projects for Peace program to implement their own grassroots projects this coming summer: Sean Chen – Breaking Chains, Weaving Hopes, and Building Bridges: Drama Therapy for Peace (United States)Cecilia Costa de la Luz – Creating Safe Spaces for Victims of Gang Violence in Brazil (Brazil)Huong Dang – Educating the Vietnamese Community to Gender-Based Violence (Vietnam) Eugene McKee – Borders and Binaries: Making Space for Irish Voices in the Brexit Conversation...
Centennial Celebration
Come home to I-House for a weekend to celebrate our history and launch our second century together!
Saturday, September 14 to Sunday, September 15, 2024International House500 Riverside DriveNew York City
Our Centennial Celebration Will Include:
Brunch in Davis Hall on Saturday
Opportunities to connect with fellow alumni and current residents with afternoon meet-ups in the Main Lounge
Remarks and discussions from a range of invited guest speakers
Saturday Salon Night in Davis Hall, featuring special performances from I-House alumni and current residents
Dance party with...
Henry A. Kissinger (1923-2023)
Henry A. Kissinger, Honorary Trustee and past Board Chair of International House who died November 29, 2023, had a relationship with I-House that stretched back nearly five decades, including participation in numerous programs and events over the years where he engaged with residents on important and timely topics.
Statement on the Conflict in Israel and Gaza
At I-House, we affirm that Israelis and Palestinians have the right to live in safety, dignity, and peace. We condemn Hamas and all acts of violence and terrorism against innocent people. We remain committed to I-House’s core values of respect, empathy, and moral courage. We believe that, even in the most difficult moments, we must look for opportunities to listen, cooperate, and find common ground.
From the Archives: Early Chinese Residents
When the Donald L. Cuneo Hall of History opened last October, resident Peng Guan – a cellist studying at Manhattan School of Music – took note of photo of a large group of Chinese residents pictured with Harry and Florence Edmonds on the front steps of International House in 1925.
Candlelight Sunday Supper Spring 2023
I-House residents, alumni, trustees and staff gathered on April 30 for the annual Candlelight Sunday Supper in Davis Hall, continuing a tradition that dates to 1913, and which was first held at I-House in the spring of 1925.
Resident fellow Kayal Pillay (Singapore) began the evening by welcoming the audience and introduced resident Landon Wilson (USA), who performed Prokofiev’s Sarcasms, Op.17 on piano before program fellow Arnav Saxena (India) said grace.
President Sebastian Fries reflected on highlights of the year just passed, reciting a list of all...