EVENTS AND NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Global Forum Series: President Alar Karis of Estonia
MON., OCT. 27, 2025
The International House Association Global Forum Series, in collaboration with UChicago Global, welcomes Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia. In his address, President Karis will reflect on innovation and digital transformation, the geopolitical challenges facing Europe, and national security on NATO’s eastern border.
[GRAD] Run ’n’ Fun
SAT., OCT. 25, 2025
Lace up, breathe in the season, and join the run! Celebrate the beloved I-House tradition of Run ’n’ Fun with a light jog or walk through Hyde Park’s crisp autumn air - no matter your pace or experience, everyone’s welcome.
Senator Lisa Murkowski in Conversation
FRI., OCT. 24, 2025
Join us at International House for a conversation with Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. She will reflect on her evolving relationships with colleagues, her party, and the President, while offering a unique perspective from one of the nation’s most remote and complex states. The discussion will be moderated by David French, New York Times columnist and former senior editor of The Dispatch.
Congresswoman Sarah McBride in Conversation with David Axelrod
THU., OCT. 23, 2025
Join us at International House for a conversation with Congresswoman Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, in discussion with IOP Founding Director David Axelrod.
COMMUNITY LIFE
Graduate Student Life & Community
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UChicago Alumni & Friends
Every time you connect with UChicago – and with International House – you help advance future inquiry and its impact on human life. Your continued support and engagement are vital to sustaining and enhancing the University’s distinction and its impact on the world. Learn more about all the ways you can stay involved:
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- Attend an event
Save the date for Alumni Weekend 2026, April 30-May 3!
Fellowships & Internships
The mission of International House is to enable students and scholars from around the world to live and learn together in a diverse community that builds lifelong qualities of leadership, respect, and friendship.