EVENTS AND NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
[GRAD] Book Club: Extraordinary Tales
WED., DEC. 3, 2025
Join us as we dive into Extraordinary Tales by Edgar Allan Poe. As the quarter winds down, take a moment to relax, reflect, and immerse yourself in Poe’s gripping and atmospheric storytelling. Explore the mysteries of the human mind, the uncanny, and the unforgettable twists that make these tales enduring classics.
Curry Food Fest
TUE., DEC. 2, 2025
Giving Tuesday is a global celebration of philanthropy and an opportunity to engage with the entire International House community and support our mission. Join us to enjoy food and drinks from around the world while supporting International House!
[GRAD] Language Tables
MON., DEC. 1, 2025
Join us at International House for an engaging language learning experience! Language Tables offer a fun and interactive way to practice or learn a new language while connecting with fellow graduate students. Enjoy lively conversations, cultural exchange, and group activities in a welcoming and relaxed environment - with light food provided.
[GRAD] Run ’n’ Fun
SAT., NOV. 22, 2025
Lace up, breathe in the season, and join the run! Start your autumn weekend with the beloved I-House tradition of Run ’n’ Fun - a light jog or walk through Hyde Park’s crisp fall air.
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.
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:
- Explore the Alumni & Friends website
- Give to International House
- Check out our Facebook and Instagram!
- 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.