[GRAD] Wicker Park Fest 2025
FRI., JUL. 25, 2025
Join International House for an exciting evening at Wicker Park Fest 2025—one of Chicago’s most iconic summer street festivals! Experience the energy of this legendary neighborhood through live music, vibrant street culture, and some of the city’s best local food vendors. It's a perfect opportunity to explore Chicago beyond Hyde Park and connect with fellow grad students in a fun, festival setting.
[GRAD] Grad Summer Mixer
TUES., JUL. 22, 2025
Celebrate summer with fellow grad students and postdocs at the Grad Summer Mixer! Enjoy food, games, and great conversation at International House in this fun, relaxed social gathering.
[GRAD] I-House Visits the Field Museum
SAT., JUL. 19, 2025
Join International House for an exciting afternoon of exploration at the Field Museum of Natural History—one of Chicago’s most iconic and expansive cultural institutions! Discover towering dinosaur skeletons, ancient civilizations, dazzling gems, and rare artifacts from around the world as you wander through world-class exhibits alongside fellow graduate students.
[GRAD] Tacos y Tamales Festival
FRI., JUL. 18, 2025
Join International House for a lively evening in Pilsen at the Tacos y Tamales Festival 2025—an outdoor celebration of Latin flavors, music, and community! This popular summer street fest features some of Chicago’s best tacos, tamales, and Latin-inspired bites, alongside live performances and colorful market stalls. Come explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods with fellow grad students.
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
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- 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.