The Global Voices Lecture Series presents prominent speakers and organizes round-table discussion groups and special interest conferences and seminars. As a part of this program, leading figures from the world stage come to share their thoughts and exchange ideas with students and members of Chicago’s civic community on major issues facing the country and the world. The Global Voices Program enables International House to continue to strengthen its links with the University of Chicago and the City of Chicago in ways that are commensurate with its institutional position of promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect and the exchange of ideas among people of all nations and backgrounds.

 
World Beyond the Headlines

This popular public lecture series is a collaborative project with the University of Chicago Center for International Studies, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Seminary Coop Bookstores, International Global Voices Program with support from the McCormick Foundation. The program brings scholars and journalists together to consider major international news stories and how these stories are covered. - Can't make it to an event? Streaming and downloadable audio and video are now available from CHIASMOS, the University of Chicago's International and Area Studies Multimedia and Outreach Source.

Special Events

• FRIDAY, JUNE 19
  Author Night with Carlos Ruiz Zafon speaking on his latest book, The Angel's Game The Angel's Game is set in Barcelona but during the 1920s and 1930s. It follows a young writer who is approached by a mysterious figure to write a book. The Spanish edition was published in April 2008 by Planeta. The English edition will be translated by Lucia Graves, daughter of the poet Robert Graves. His first novel, El príncipe de la niebla (The Prince of Mist, 1993), earned the Edebé literary prize for young adult fiction. He is also the author of three more young adult novels, El palacio de la medianoche (1994), Las luces de septiembre (1995) and Marina (1999). Ruiz Zafón's works have been published in 45 countries and have been translated into more than 30 languages. According to these figures, Ruiz Zafón is the most successful contemporary Spanish writer along with Javier Sierra (published in 42 countries) and Juan Gómez-Jurado. Free and open to the public.
  6:00 p.m., Assembly Hall
  Co-sponsored by the Seminary Co-op Bookstores
• MONDAY, JUNE 22 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
  2009 SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE: Understanding the Global Economy:
  Bringing the World Market into your Classroom
  Intended primarily for elementary through community college educators (but open to all interested parties), this 3 day workshop will explore issues surrounding the Global Economy through a series of presentations, discussions, and small group activities. The topic of the Global Economy will be examined through the following daily themes:
  * Day 1 - Markets, Trade and Globalization
  * Day 2 - Impacts of Globalization
  * Day 3 - The Current Global Financial Crisis
  Experts from The University of Chicago and other institutions from around the U.S. will lecture on these themes. Each day attendees will receive lessons and resources for curriculum building. In addition, a full-day curriculum development workshop will be held on June 25th. This internationally focused conference is presented by The University of Chicago Center for International Studies, in conjunction with the East Asian, Southern Asian, Latin American, East European and Russian Eurasian, and Middle Eastern Area Studies Centers. 1 Lane Credit; 18 CPDUs; Registration Cost: $100.
  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Assembly Hall (Each day)
  For more information, please contact Jamie Bender at (773) 834-3852 or jbender@uchicago.edu

The Global Voices Film Series provides a forum for filmmakers and guest speakers to showcase films that address social, political and environmental world issues and to lead discussions amongst audience members, building civic engagement and cultural understanding.

In the spirit of community building, International House has partnered with the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture; Columbia College Chicago and the Consulate General of Canada in presenting these films.

The Global Voices Program provides a showcase for all performing arts at the University of Chicago's International House. The International House Global Voices Performing Arts Series has established a vibrant exchange with a wide range of Chicago-area cultural institutions, arts organizations, dance companies, ethnic and folk arts groups, and music and theater groups. Programs showcase individual artists as well as performing arts groups and support educational programs, art exhibitions and cultural celebrations throughout the year. These programs provide substantive interaction between master artists from around the world and the greater community including the University, the City of Chicago and with regional artists throughout Illinois. Programs are also used to raise awareness of important contemporary issues in different regions of the world. Whether it's a world music, a cultural celebration, visual and performing arts, seminars, dances or recitals International House offers a setting unlike any other in the city.

Upcoming Programs

Save the Date

• October 23-25, 2009
  Anila Sinha Foundation in collaboration with the International House presents leading kathak artists and scholars in the 2nd International Kathak Festival. See flier for more details.