EVENTS AND NEWS

2023-2024 Annual Report of Activities

[GRAD] Dragon Boat Race

[GRAD] A Taste of Chicago Summer Mixer

[GRAD] Adler Planetarium and Fireworks

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

[GRAD] Grant Park Music Festival

FRI., JUN. 27, 2025

Experience a summer evening of powerful symphonic music in the heart of Chicago! Join International House for a night at the Grant Park Music Festival as world-renowned conductor Giancarlo Guerrero leads Shostakovich’s gripping Symphony No. 10, along with stirring works by Augusta Read Thomas and Wagner. Enjoy the music at the indoor Harris Theater, just steps from Millennium Park!

[GRAD] Adler Planetarium and Fireworks

WED., JUN. 25, 2025

Join us for a night of wonder at the Adler Planetarium! Step into the stars with interactive exhibits and immersive sky shows that take you on a journey through the cosmos. After exploring the universe, relax and enjoy a stunning, panoramic view of the Navy Pier fireworks, from the planetarium.
Don’t miss this unique blend of science, skyline, and celebration!

[GRAD] A Taste of Chicago Summer Mixer

MON., JUN. 23, 2025

International House at the University of Chicago and International House at UC Berkeley welcome you to join us for a "Taste of Chicago" reception for Graduate Fellows, Interns, Alumni, and Friends. Sample foods from some of Chicago’s famous neighborhoods while enjoying time with old friends or meeting new ones.

[GRAD] Dragon Boat Race

SAT., JUN. 21, 2025

The Dragon Boat Festival is a vibrant cultural tradition with roots over 2,000 years old, celebrating unity, heritage, and community spirit. Join International House as we gather to experience the 2025 Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, featuring exciting boat races, cultural performances, and music along the scenic Chicago River.

COMMUNITY LIFE

Graduate Student Life & Community

International House brings students and scholars into a global community. Through involvement with International House, students and scholars shape the community through their participation in various programs and by initiating their own events.

2023-2024 Annual Report of Activities

UChicagoGRAD GRAD Guide Weekly

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:

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.

2025-2026 Graduate Fellowship Program

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