Events & News
International House Inaugural Kamyar Jabbari Graduate Fellowship Announced
International House is pleased to announce the establishment of the Kamyar Jabbari Fellowship Fund. The fund provides fellowships at International House for academically-qualified graduate students studying at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The fellowship award honors former resident of International House and former member of the International House board of governors, Kamyar Jabbari, MBA’79 who died on April 8, 2019. This fellowship has been made possible by the generous support of a group of fellow International House and UChicago alumni including William Bartholomay, MBA’79, Mazin Safar, MBA’77, Stephan Schoess, MBA’78, PhD’82, and Theo Vermaelen, MBA’76, PhD’80. The fellowship celebrates the life of Kamyar Jabbari and the life-long friendships begun when they were resident members in the 1970s. Click here to learn more about the first recipient of the award Gulin Tuzcuoglu, from Turkey.
[Virtual] Make Music Chicago
On the longest day of the year, Sunday, June 21, International House Global Voices Performing Arts Series once again cosponsored Make Music Chicago as they held their annual program virtually. This musical extravaganza brings together Chicagoans to celebrate their ability to make music, regardless of age, ability, or preferred musical style. You can still view each individual performance by going to the Make Music Chicago website.
[Virtual] 2nd Annual Girls Education Conference: Progress, Power & Possibilities
On Wednesday, June 24, International House Global Voices Lecture Series was thrilled to partner with YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, African Community Fund for Education (ACFE), and the University of Chicago Center for Global Health for the 2nd Annual Girls Education Conference: Progress, Power & Possibilities. The discussion focused on early learning innovation, expanding youth educational experiences, the importance of mentorship, and the economic impact of investing in girls’ education. Watch the video recording of the full conference by clicking here.
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The University of Chicago Campaign: Inquiry and Impact
The campaign ended on December 31, 2019, and thanks to donors and volunteers like you, we exceeded our ambitious goals, raising $5.43 billion in support of the University's distinctive and enduring values and laying a strong foundation for future ambitions.
Continue your support of International House
Every time you connect with UChicago, - and with International House - you help advance future inquiry and its impact on human life. While the University of Chicago Campaign: Inquiry and Impact has ended, 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 here at International House:
