INTERNATIONAL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSE Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014

For a Better World— Since 1932

Residential 200+ programs

The mission of International House is to enable students and scholars from around the world to live and learn together in a diverse residential community that builds life-long qualities of leadership, respect and friendship. This mission is achieved by daily interaction among its residents through programs, facilities and residential life designed to foster diversity of thought and experience.

Founded in 1932 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., International House of Chicago is today one of seventeen members of the International Houses Worldwide network. Residents hail from all around the world and represent every division and professional school as well the undergraduate College. For 82 years, the International House of Chicago experience of international cultural exchange in a diverse community has transformed the lives of more than 40,000 people.

International House also serves the greater Chicago community as a cultural and intellectual center for a wide array of programs. Over 100 public programs are held each year including 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.

The role and mission of International House are more compelling now than ever. An increasingly interdependent world has made global understanding an essential attribute for all our communities. International House in its role as “Host to the World,” makes an important contribution to the intellectual and cultural fabric of the UChicago community and the Chicago region. International Houses Worldwide Community

AM’13 and Laura Rosenberg, AM’13, who both implemented projects to engage and empower youth on the South Side of Chicago. Colleton partnered with Dewey Elementary School to teach dance and the arts as a way of mediating violence. Rosenberg partnered with the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and Lindblom Math and Science Academy to engage youth in conversations around sexual violence in their own community, with the ultimate goal of the youth becoming activists and advocates within their schools and neighborhoods. IHWW Directors at International House Darwin These projects were among the twenty projects of members of International Houses worldwide Houses Worldwide. Information about International House funded at $10,000 each for implementation in International Houses Worldwide including Chicago To Lead summer 2013. Kathryn Wasserman Davis, the brochure International Houses International Houses whose advocacy for world peace and support Worldwide Sharing Cultures is available Worldwide Organization of International House grew stronger as she at http://ihousesworldwide.org. advanced in years, died in 2013 at the age of Representatives from 106. Mrs. Davis’ legacy will live on in order International Houses to spark initiatives for building prospects for Worldwide (IHWW), an peace in the world. The Davis family and organization of seventeen friends believe, like Mrs. Davis did, that today’s international houses from youth—tomorrow’s leaders—ought to be four continents, met in San Diego, Davis Projects for Peace challenged to formulate and test their own California during the annual NAFSA: For the seventh year in a row, International ideas. Additional information about the Association of International Educators House of Chicago residents were awarded Davis Projects for Peace program is available conference. In addition, the annual meeting Davis Projects for Peace grants. The Projects for at davisprojectsforpeace.org. of all IHWW directors was held June 29– Peace are funded by Kathryn Wasserman July 4, 2014 at International House Darwin, Davis, a former resident of International House Australia. These meetings provided New York, who committed $1 million to allow IHWW directors and other staff representa- students to design and implement their own tives with an opportunity to discuss issues grassroots project anywhere in the world with Discover I-House at and concerns related to the future of IHWW the goal of promoting world peace. The Davis ihouse.uchicago.edu and to share experiences and challenges Projects for Peace initiative is open to all related to international residential and program International House launched a residents of International Houses worldwide. centers. Denise M. Jorgens, AM’83, PhD’95, new website—the new design combines Director of International House, Chicago The 2013 recipients from International visual elements of the University of Chicago has been named President of International House of Chicago were Kathryn Colleton, homepage and the multicolored international flag designs of the International House logo. The website conveys the unique role and mission Where We Come From of International House as a diverse residential community and cultural and intellectual center During the 2013–2014 year, I-House residents came from 38 countries and represented for a wide array of public programs. all areas of the University including the undergraduate College. On the homepage you will find notifications Albania Canada Greece South Korea Poland Turkey Algeria China Hong Kong Lebanon Romania Ukraine of upcoming public programs, including Australia Denmark Malaysia Russia United Kingdom Austria Egypt India Mexico Singapore United States links to the full Global Voices Performing Arts Bangladesh France Indonesia New Zealand Spain of America and Lecture Series calendar. There are also Belgium Germany Italy Pakistan Switzerland Zimbabwe Brazil Japan Taiwan links to connect with International House through a variety of social media outlets.

2 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 International House Residential Community Programs—A Cross-cultural Experience At International House, a truly global community can live and learn together in a setting that instills leadership, respect, and friendship among students and scholars. Unique within the University’s housing system, I-House provides a home for over 400 graduate and undergraduate students, trainees and interns, visiting scholars and postdoctoral researchers. Hailing from every region of the world, many of I-House’s residents come to the United States knowing no one and find at I-House an instant circle of friends that transcends political, religious, geographic, and ethnic boundaries. And not all residents are international; students from across the United States are also drawn to I-House, and equally contribute to and benefit from its diverse and vibrant community.

2013–2014 Residence Life Highlights reflecting the diversity of International House, Community Fellows came from the United States and a variety of other countries and represented various graduate divisions and professional schools at the University of Chicago. Community Fellows collaborate with other student program assistants including undergraduate College Metcalf Interns, Residential Fellows, and members of the International House Laura B. Rosenberg, AM’13 Residents’ Council. Community Fellows appointed Assistant Director for also worked closely with the College Housing Residential Programs. As Assistant staff to create a cohesive, interconnected International House pledge recited at the Director, Laura (above right) provides day- residential community among graduate and Spring Candlelight Sunday Supper to-day guidance and support of the residential undergraduate residents. life experience at International House. She As light begets light, so love, International House Residents’ supports the Community Fellows resident friendship and goodwill are passed Council reestablished—The from one to another. We who have student staff, and plans, implements, evaluates, International House Residents’ Council was come from many nations to live in and assesses programs, and services for the reestablished and now provides an important one fellowship at International International House residential operation. advisory link between residents and the House promise one another She works side-by-side with the College International House administrative staff. to pass the light wherever we go. Housing staff who manage and support the College Houses in International House. 2014 Class Gift Fund Program— Laura plays a crucial role in ensuring that The Residents’ Council led the 2014 Class came together to acknowledge the many the International House residential programs Gift Fund Program. This new initiative opportunities they had at International House. and services align with the mission and gave students the opportunity to support Traditional and individual residential strategic vision of Campus and Student residence life. Over 100 resident members community activities coordinated by Life and of the University of Community Fellows included: Weekly Chicago. This newly-created Resident Social Hours, Traditional position will help shape the Sunday Supper, Thanksgiving Homestay environment and experiences Program, Festival of Nations, Annual Spring of our unique international Play and civic engagement opportunities. student community. Laura is also an alumna of Thompson and Shorey College International House. Houses call I-House home—In the fall of 2013, Thompson and Shorey College Community Houses were relocated from Pierce Tower Fellowship Program— and joined the Wayne and Phyllis Booth Nine outstanding residents House (established 2012) and Phoenix were selected to serve as House (established 2010) in I-House. Community Fellows. In

Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 3 International House Global Voices Program— Outreach, Collaborations and Internships International House also serves the University and the Chicago-area community as a cultural center. Through the Global Voices Performing Arts & Lecture Series, International House presents programs that advance cross-cultural understanding and public discourse on community, national and world affairs. During the 2013- 2014 academic year, 123 public programs involving 138 strategic community and university partnerships were held and attended by approximately 35,000 individuals. In addition, through the Global Voices—Jeff Metcalf Internship Program, twelve students from the College were provided professional training in Global Voices public programming, event management, marketing, and public relations. Founded in 1997 to honor Harold “Jeff” Metcalf, AM’53, and former member of the I-House Board of Governors, the Metcalf Internship Program makes it possible for undergraduates to receive the highly competitive and prestigious enrichment opportunities that they must have as a stepping stone to future employment.

2013–2014 Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series Highlights Author Nights—Debora L. Spar, novelist Dinaw Mengestu, named one of president of Barnard College, explored the New Yorker’s “20 Under 20” and a MacArthur lives of American women in the fifty years Fellowship recipient discussed coming of following the Equal Pay Act in Wonder age during an African revolution in his Women: Sex, Power, and the Quest for newest work, All Our Names. Dylan Yeats Perfection; Alex Prud’Homme, author of and John Kuo Wei Tchen brought together The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Freshwater a panel of academics to consider the themes in the Twenty-First Century, delivered a talk explored in their repository of anti-Asian on his latest work Hydrofracking, an addition images and writings, Yellow Peril!: An to Oxford’s What Everyone Needs to Know Archive of Asian-American Fear; Columbia series; and Shadi Hamid, Brookings Fellow University sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh The Bosnia List: A Memoir of War, Exile and with the Project on U.S. Relations with exposed how ’s underground Return; and historian Dan McMillan presented the Islamic World in the Saban Center for economy has become an engine of economic a comprehensive analysis of the Holocaust Middle East Policy, explored how Islamist prosperity and social transformation while from his book, How Could This Happen? movements change over time during his outlining his newest book, Floating City. Conferences/ Symposiums— talk on Temptations of Power: Islamists and Three writers and activists-Danny Postel, International House hosted U.S. Secretary Illiberal Democracy in a New Middle East. Bernadine Dohrn and Afra Jalabi, author of Education Arne Duncan and a panel Michio Kaku, New York Times best-selling and contributors of The Syria Dilemma of distinguished guest speakers for the author and host of the Discovery Channel debated the Syrian conflict. New York Times symposium, Implementing the Common Core: series 2057 and Alien Planet synthesized best-selling author of modern fantasy, The Politics & Promise of Higher Learning cutting edge research in neuroscience and Patrick Rothfuss, described his latest work, Standards in collaboration with the Institute physics while discussing his new book The Wise Man’s Fear. Julia Lieblich and author of Politics. As part of Global Health Week The Future of the Mind. Award-winning Kenan Trebincevic discussed his new book, events, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, founder and chair of Global Strategy, Susan G. Komen for the Cure gave the keynote address An Integrated Approach to Women’s Health. Former President of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernandez gave the keynote address at the 2nd Latin American Policy Forum: Facing the Future which featured government officials from across Latin America. Archbishop of Chicago Francis Cardinal George, together with economists, bishops and scholars explored the fundamental convergences and divergences in the conception of the human person during

4 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 WHPK 88. 5 FM JAZZ the symposium The Human Person, Economics, forum to present arguments for and against CELEBRATING JAZZ BLACK HISTORY MONTH AMERICA'S CLASSICAL MUSIC - OUR GIFT TO THE WORLD & Catholic Social Thought. The science film fossil fuel divestment. showcase Mapping the Unseen, held in Public Lectures—Mayors Rahm conjunction with the American Association Emanuel of Chicago, Bill DeBlasio of New The Marquis Hill Sextet for the Advancement of Science National Juan Pastor Justin Thomas Makaya McCraven York City, Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, and Convention presented a spectrum of short Kasim Reed of Atlanta discussed issues of Josh Ramos film screenings followed by discussions SATURDAY policy and politics in Leading America’s Big FEB. 22 between scientists and filmmakers. The 2014Irving Pierce Cities in the 21st Century. Sir Christopher CONCERT: 8:00PM symposium China and the World: Business, DOORS OPEN: 7:30PM INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Bayly of Cambridge University gave the lecture 1414 E. 59TH ST. - UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Politics, and International Relations in the

Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Office of Programs and External Making Hinduism a ‘World Religion’: Before Relations at 773-753-2274. Age of an Asian Superpower examined the Reserved VIP Seating: $25 For Tickets: [email protected] - 773-350-2144 General Admission: $10 PayPal: [email protected] and After Swami Vivekananda; while The Student w/ID: $8 BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM/EVENT/551401 financial and economic transformation National Review’s Ramesh Ponnuru and the in China; while the program Beyond China: Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne came together ASEAN Ambassadors on the Economic & to discuss the relationship between religion Geopolitical Importance of Southeast Asia and politics in America. David Meltzer, MD, provided a dialogue with ambassadors from PhD, Chief of the Section of Hospitalist the member states of the Association of Medicine lectured on The Evolution and South East Asian Nations. The symposium Reform of Health Care Delivery: From Marcus and film screening Cross Currents: Journey to Welby to Hospitalists and Back Again. The Asian Environments examined five Asian editors of the anthology Love, InshAllah— ecological sites and local responses to envi- Ayesha Mattu and Nura Maznavi considered ronmental crises that indigenous cultures the romantic lives of an oft-silent group in practice. The conference, Performance and Salaam, Love: American Muslim Men on Sex, Japanese Literature provided a reflection Love, and Intimacy. Tel Aviv-based graphic on literary scholarship that incorporated designer Ronny Edry discussed his campaign linguistic and cultural performativity, Israel Loves Iran and his experience ritual, and the activities of literary criticism spreading his message over social media. and publication as they function as perfor- Henry Laurens, chair of History of the mances. Urban Citizenship & the Arts in Contemporary Arab World at the Collège Global Perspective and Race was a leading Di Gennaro Pinto Stilwell Von Rueden de France in , explored the relationship theme at the Urban Network’s Fall Research Shadows between France and the Arab World in La Colloquium. The program Fulfilling the into Light Chose Franco-Arabe: Exploring Centuries of Dream: It’s Up to You provided an evening Franco-Arab Relations; Jinhye Jo, President of participatory TED-style talks given by of North Korean Refugees in USA, and a generationally and culturally diverse group Eunju Kim, author of La Coree Du Nord of speakers honoring the legacy of Martin The University of Chicago Human Rights Program shared testimony on their lives and struggles Robert H. Kirschner, MD, Luther King, Jr. The lecture Taking Liberties: Human Rights Memorial Lecture International House at the University of Chicago 1414 E. 59th Street | Chicago, IL 60637 in the Democratic People’s Republic of ihouse.uchicago.edu | facebook.com/international.house.chicago

Health and This event is co-sponsored by VOX 3 Collective & the International House Global Voices Program. Persons with disabilities who may need The War on Terror and The Erosion of assistance should contact the International House Office of Programs & External Relations in advance of the program at 773-753-2274. Human Rights: 773.784.0425 | www.vox3.org | [email protected] Korea during the talk Voices from North Korea. Lessons from American Democracy with Susan Herman, Haiti and Rwanda ACLU President was presented in conjunction Performing Arts—International House

Paul Farmer, MD, PhD Kolokotrones University Professor and with Islam Awareness Month. The conference hosted acclaimed performances by the Jeff Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard University Co-Founder, Partners in Health Paul Farmer is a physician and anthropologist who works and writes on health, human rights, and the America’s Most Wanted: & the Parker Trio and the Quartet consequences of social inequality. He will reflect on his experienceworking in Haiti, the only republic to arise from a successful slave revolt, and in Rwanda, now twenty years past the genocide. Thursday, June 5, 2014 was presented in during the 6:30PM Prison Industrial Complex 7th Annual Hyde Park Jazz International House Assembly Hall 1414 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL

Program and Lecture, 6:30pm–8pm. Reception to follow. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6pm. partnership with the Center for the Study Festival. During Hispanic Heritage Month,

This annual lecture series honors the life and work of GLOBAL HEALTH WEEK Robert H. Kirschner, MD, 1940-2002, noted forensic pathologist of Race, Politics and Culture; while the comedian Maria Costa took a sharp look at and a founder of the University of Chicago Human Rights Program.

This event is co-sponsored by the International House Global Voices Program conference offered CPS relationships, cultural diversity and family ihouse.uchicago.edu Global Citizenship

Human Rights Program | 5720 S. Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 | humanrights.uchicago.edu Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Office of Programs & External Relations in advance of the program at 773-753-2274. administrators & teachers methodologies dynamics in her inspiring and hilarious and strategies for internationalizing the performance, Macho Men and the Women classroom. The film screening of American Who Love Them. Japanese folk-rock legends Promise -which explored the experiences Yoshio Hayakawa and the late Masahide of two African American boys at a historically Sakuma performed live in concert for their white private school, included a discussion first-ever appearance outside of Japan; with Lab School parents & faculty. Addi- and renowned spoken word artist, Amir

This event is free and open to the public. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the Office of Programs & External Relations in advance of the program at 773-753-2274. tionally, UChicago faculty participated in a Sulaiman performed during the Eid al-Adha

Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 5 Celebration. Film-maker Audry Geyer and of Jazz featured The Marquis Hill Septet from around the world were demonstrated cast offered a screening and discussion with special guest ; while the during the Global Girls Showcase; while the of the film Our Fires Still Burn: The Native 49th Annual Eastern European Folk Festival lecture-recital Shadows into Light, exploring American Experience which was followed showcased the musical cultures of Eastern Debussy’s opera Pelleas et Melisande, featured by a dance performance by members of the . Rang-Rangili Holi, presented with commentary by renowned baritone Richard American Indian Center in Chicago. In the Anila Sinha Foundation celebrated Stilwel. And as the finale to the 2013–2014 Mercy Killers, playwright/performer Michael Diwali—the festival of colors; and the Global Voices Progam season, International Milligan portrayed the struggles of a Japanese drumming ensemble Tsukasa Taiko House presented Make Music Chicago, a uniquely American experience-losing your performed in celebration of Asian Pacific music festival taking place simultaneously health care in the land of plenty. The American Heritage Month. Performing arts in over 500 cities around the world. American Chamber Opera presented a modern adaptation of the classic opera Carmen; while Alash in Concert featured International House Residential Fellowship Program Tuvan throat singers. A presentation of Afro-Brazilian and Columbia cultural arts The Residential Fellowship consideration is given to students from featured Chicago’s Gingarte Capoeira; Program helps ensure the exceptional China. The 2013–2014 Gioh Fang and while the screening of the Oscar winning geographic, cultural, and economic diversity T.S. Ma Fellowship was awarded to documentary A Great Day in Harlem included that is central to the mission of International Jingqiang Du a student from China studying a discussion with WHPK Radio jazz hosts. House and the University of Chicago. in the social sciences division. During the 2013–2014 academic year, the The 2013–2014 Chicago Ensemble Concert George H. Watkins Residential Residential Fellowship Program provided Series under the leadership of Gerald Rizzer, Fellowships—This fund provides support to 23 students from all areas of the artist director and pianist included five residential fellowships at International University including the undergraduate performances; and the a cappella group Voices House for academically qualified Mexican College. Fellows came from 14 countries and in Your Head performed a series of two graduate students or students from were selected based on academic merit, concerts. The 59th Street Jazz Series pre- Spanish-speaking countries attending the leadership abilities, community activities, sented the Frank Walton-Yoron Israel Sextet; University of Chicago. During the 2013– and their ability to contribute to the diversity and also hosted Chicago’s Brazilian gem, 2014 academic year, a Watkins Residential in the House. Graduate and Collegiate vocalist and guitarist Paulinho Garcia for a Fellowship was awarded to Manuel Fellows live in the House and are expected to CD release concert of Beautiful Love. The 4th Antonio Cabel-Lopez, a student from participate in a wide-array of programs and Annual Black History Month Celebration Mexico studying political science. activities. Residential Fellows are awarded $1,000 to $3,000 to offset the expenses of Min-Sun and Anita B. Chen living at International House. Included Residential Fellowship Fund— in this program are several endowed awards. This fund is used to provide a residential fellowship for a doctoral candidate in his- Gioh Fang and T.S. Ma tory or sociology. The 2013–2014 Min-Sun Fellowships—This fund provides and Anita B. Chen Fellowship was awarded Marc Monaghan residential fellowships at International to Guan Guan a student from China House for academically qualified students studying in the social sciences division. at the University of Chicago. Special

The English Language Institute

The English Language Institute pronunciation/accent reduction, presentation Graham School of Continuing Liberal (ELI) offers University students, international skills, effective listening and study skills, and Professional Studies. and domestic students, and their family academic and professional writing for ESL In addition to the academic-year programs, members, as well as persons from the wider students and the American classroom, and the English Language Institute sponsored community the opportunity to build communication strategies. This year, classes a Pre-Matriculation English as a Second English language skills and to increase continued to be offered both at International Language Program for incoming international understanding and enjoyment of life in House and at the University’s downtown graduate students and coordinated over 500 the United States. 2013–2014 ELI academic Gleacher Center. Specialized workshops and hours of one-on-one and small group tutoring. year courses and workshops included courses were held in conjunction with the

6 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 Alumni & Friends—A Culture of Engagement Since 1932, International House has transformed the lives of more than 40,000 residents representing all areas of the world. As they shape our world, International House alumni share pride in an extraordinary tradition of community, excellence, and global leadership.

An Exceptional Year—Giving Highlights Alumni and friends made • Claude Weil and Irma Parker, AB’49 estab- important new gifts and lished the Weil Parker Fund for Performing pledges; and support for the Arts to honor their time as former residents. annual fund broadened. • Kaimay Yuen Terry’s, AM’64, planned • 664 alumni and friends contributed to gift to foster cross-cultural understanding the Annual Fund at International House. Terry (below center) was recognized as a new member • Over 100 resident members contributed of the Phoenix Society. to the inaugural Class-Gift Campaign— a resident-led initiative supporting • Illinois Arts Council’s grant to support student life. • Dr. Birendra K. Sinha (2nd from left) operating expenses related to public established and endowed the Birendra K. outreach programming. • 23 Residential Fellowships were awarded and Anila Sinha Fund for Indian Classical to help ensure the exceptional geographic, Performing Arts. cultural, and economic diversity that is central to the mission of International • John E. Bishop Trust honors John E. House. Fellowships were supported by Bishop and Elizabeth Bishop who lived at gifts and endowments from alumni and International House in the 1940s and other supporters. early 1950s.

Enhancing Tradition, Engaging our Alumni Community Over the last year, International House has repertoire spans many genres and includes an interactive ‘Knowledge Fair’. The aim of made an effort to expand engagement of original pieces. the fair was to engage donors with the different alumni and friends with a range of projects projects and research occurring across the • International Wine Tasting—co-hosted and programs. University. For International House, it was with the UChicago Alumni Club of an opportunity to share and showcase our Over 1100 alumni and friends returned for Chicago and the Class of 2004. amazing activities. The exhibit International our 2014 Alumni Weekend Celebration • Champagne Reception and Chamber Music House for a Better World was enjoyed by held June 5-8. The 73rd annual Alumni Concert featuring the Chicago Ensemble—led supporters of I-House and the university. Awards Ceremony honored 15 distinguished by virtuoso pianist Gerald Rizzer, AB’62. alumni including Donald Steiner, MD’56, SM’56 (International House, ‘52-–53) who Volunteer Caucus 2014—Former received the Alumni Medal, the highest residents and friends of International House honor the Alumni Association bestows. attended this year’s University of Chicago Regional Volunteer Caucus held in San Alumni Weekend programs provided Francisco on February 22. The Regional meaningful opportunities for current Volunteer Caucus gave new and seasoned residents to interact with alumni. alumni volunteers the opportunity to brain- Programs included: storm and strengthen their connection to • Robert H. Kirschner, M.D., Memorial Human the University. Rights Lecture—“Health and Human Rights: A Celebration of Leaders in Lessons from Haiti and Rwanda” with Paul Philanthropy—Each year, the University Professor Emeritus of Organismal Biology and Farmer, Harvard University. Anatomy and former International House Board hosts an event to honor our top annual and Member Lorna P. Straus, SM’60, PhD’62 (left) • Voices in Your Head Concert—a university lifetime donors. This year’s A Celebration of visited with I-House resident Daniele Macuglia, AM’10 (right) at the Celebration of Leaders in student a cappella group whose Leaders in Philanthropy recognition event was Philanthropy event.

Annual Report on Activities 2013 – 2014 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE 7 International House had a lot to celebrate in I-House 2014 2013–2014. The strength and endurance of the International House movement can be seen in By the Numbers the numbers:

For a Better World Global community that has served as a 1 unique residential and program center 40,000+ Students and scholars who have called at the University of Chicago for 82 years I-House home since we opened our doors in 1932

Our Worldwide Community 664 Alumni and friends contributed to the International Houses Worldwide Annual Fund 17 In July 2014, two new houses joined the IHWW network and 1100+ Alumni and friends returned for our I-House Chicago Director, Denise M. Jorgens, AM’83, PhD’95, was 2014 Alumni Weekend named President of International Houses Worldwide

Diverse Residential Community Countries represented by 38 residents who study in all 4 College Houses—Phoenix, Booth, Thompson and areas of the University including the Shorey College Houses all call I-House home undergraduate College 3 Second-generation residents

Residence Life and Fellowships Residential Residents awarded Davis Projects for Peace 200+ programs 2 summer grants in the amount of $10,000 each 26 Countries represented at the Festival of Nations Fellowships awarded to 36 Sunday Social Hours-a tradition dating back 32 help ensure the exceptional to the establishment of the house in 1932 where geographic, cultural, and economic 80 gallons of ice cream were consumed diversity that is central to the 109 Thanksgiving Homestay participants mission of International House representing 17 countries

Global Voices Public Programs 123 Public lectures and performing arts programs 12 Paid internships each year at International House Attendees at through the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Founded 35,000+ the Global Voices in 1997 to honor Harold “Jeff” Metcalf, AM’53, former Performing Arts and Lecture Series member of the I-House Board of Governors, our participation in the College program started with one intern.

“I received a 2014 Davis Projects for Peace grant through “I was born and brought up in Chennai, India International Houses Worldwide and this summer I will and studied and worked in Singapore. I love I- be traveling to Bhutan to engage youth in a participatory House’s community kitchen—cooking programs action research project. My favorite part of living in strengthen my love for discovering and prepar- International House is seeing how inclusive and caring ing food, which I developed while traveling resident members are of each other. Everyone here around South and Southeast Asia. The sense of puts in extra effort to let other residents know how much communal living is really strong here and every they are truly appreciated.” day feels like a new learning experience.” Hasta Colman, AM’14 Venkatesh Pillai, AM’15 Committee on International Relations Chicago Harris