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I-House in the news: Promoting Peace through International Houses Worldwide
Davis Projects for Peace is an initiative for students at Davis United World College Scholars Program partner schools and International Houses Worldwide to design their own grassroots projects for the summer of 2019 – anywhere in the world – which promote peace and address the root causes of conflict among parties. Read more about the most recent Davis Projects for Peace grant I-House received, here.
Thu., Jan. 31, 2019
Pluralism in a Polarized Age: Navigating Our Deepest Differences Together
In our increasingly polarized society, how do we speak to one another about our deepest beliefs? Can we even bring our personal religious and political convictions to bear in the university and other public spaces? And how does pluralism contribute to greater flourishing in our society? Join us as two of our nation’s leading voices on pluralism discuss their own beliefs and what it means to bring one’s whole person (including one’s religious, political, and ethical convictions) into the public square with confidence and humility.
Fri., Feb. 01, 2019
Press Play > Globalizing Your Classroom Through Film
The 11th International Education Conference will explore how educators can use films to bring international content into their classrooms. Sessions will be led by Milos Stehlik of Facets Multimedia, Amanda Friedeman of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Christina Thornell of Vox.com, and Fareed Mostoufi of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
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UChicago GRAD 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.
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.
