International House at the University of Chicago

Home
United States
Chicago, IL
International House at the University of Chicago

Call Website Contact the business

International House of Chicago is a residential cultural center serving the University of Chicago co

International House serves students and scholars of the University of Chicago community as well as the greater Chicago community with a wide array of programs. Over 150 public programs are held each year at International House. These include music and cultural performances, outreach programs with Chicago-area international organizations, collaborations with foreign consulates, language exchanges and discussions, and forums and debates led by distinguished guest speakers through the Global Voices Program.

11/05/2026

Earlier this week, International House and the UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth welcomed Tahir Bora Atatanır, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Chicago, for a timely conversation ahead of COP31.

In discussion with Becca Ward, the Institute’s Chief of Staff, Consul General Atatanır shared perspectives on Türkiye‘s role as host of this year’s United Nations climate conference in Antalya and how the country‘s position could shape discussions and outcomes on the global climate stage.

Thank you to Consul General Atatanır, Becca Ward, and everyone who joined us for this important conversation.

11/03/2026

Last Thursday, International House was honored to welcome Former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, for an International House Association Global Forum Series program. President Yushchenko reflected on Ukraine’s history, the war with Russia, and the path forward. He also held a special meeting with Ukrainian students on campus.

Thank you to President Yushchenko, to Mrs. Yushchenko for translating, to Professor Scott Gehlbach for moderating, and to our partners at the Polsky Foundation, UChicago Global, and CEERES for helping make this event possible.

10/30/2026

This week at International House graduate students came together to connect across cultures and build new skills and relationships.

We held the Global Leadership & Connections Program, a two-day initiative bringing together International House communities from Chicago and Berkeley. Through interactive activities, cultural intelligence assessments, and collaborative learning, participants explored intercultural communication, inclusive leadership, and ways to build meaningful relationships across differences.

At Language Tables, students and postdocs had the opportunity to practice different languages, exchange ideas, and connect through conversations and activities in a welcoming environment.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make these experiences possible!

10/30/2026

Join us and the UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth for a timely discussion with Tahir Bora Atatanır, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Chicago, on the eve of COP31, the United Nations’ annual climate conference, which will be held in Antalya, Türkiye this November.

In conversation with Becca Ward, the Institute’s Chief of Staff, Consul General Atatanır will discuss how Türkiye’s role as the host country could influence COP outcomes and the country’s role on the global climate stage.

Reception to follow.

🗓️: Monday, November 2
⏰: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍: International House, Assembly Hall

🔗 You can register through the link in our bio.

10/23/2026

On Wednesday, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich joined us at International House for a conversation about his memoir, This Cursed Beautiful Land. Moderated by Miriam Elder, executive editor at CNN and former Moscow Bureau Chief at The Guardian, the discussion covered Gershkovich’s nearly 500 days in a Russian prison on false espionage charges and his eventual release in a multinational prisoner swap.

Thank you to Evan Gershkovich and Miriam Elder for joining us, and to everyone who attended.

10/20/2026

Grad Commons so far this quarter!

From carnivals to mixers and group runs, Grad Commons has been very active this quarter! Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, and look out for upcoming events!

10/15/2026

Yesterday, Rashid Khalidi visited International House to give the Talat and Isabelle Othman Lecture on the topic of Britain, Ireland, Palestine, and Israel. Khalidi is a scholar and author who recently published “The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler-Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017.”

Thank you to everyone who participated in this insightful and engaging discussion!

10/14/2026

Yesterday, I-House hosted Michigan Senator Slotkin with UChicago Institute of Politics for a discussion with Astead Herndon, editorial director at Vox, regarding midterm elections, the future of the Democrat party, and AI.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of engaging and insightful conversation!

10/13/2026

Yesterday evening, Governor Spencer Cox from Utah, in conversation with David Axelrod, visited International House and discussed the state of American politics, the future of our democracy, and overcoming differences.

Thanks to everyone who joined us for a night of big questions and keen insights!

10/09/2026

What a week at International House!

We explored questions that reach far beyond campus: a fireside chat with Hina Rabbani Khar and John Kirby on energy and climate security, a conversation about the Declaration of Independence and its significance for modern democracy, and Beyond Borders, where students shared insights from their research and internships abroad in global health and social development.

Thank you to our speakers, student presenters, partners, and everyone who joined us this week.

Address

1414 E 59th Street
Chicago, IL
60637

Telephone

+17737532274

Website

https://ihouse.uchicago.edu/, https://givetoday.uchicago.edu/schools/TheUniversityofChicagoSystem/uchicago-giving-day-20

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when International House at the University of Chicago posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.