Join International House and the Energy Policy Institute as we welcome former United States Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern for a discussion on his new book Landing the Paris Climate Agreement, where he provides an inside account of the seven-year negotiation that culminated in the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. He will be in conversation with Pete Ogden, Vice President for Climate and Environment at the United Nations Foundation.

Join International House on a culinary adventure at the Curry Food Fest, where you will be able to savor the bold, aromatic, and mouthwatering flavors of curries from around the world! Whether you're a curry connoisseur or a first-timer, there'll be something for everyone.

Join International House and Latin American Matters as we host this special LAMsgiving Day celebration! This delicious feast will feature authentic dishes from various Latin American countries as we spend time reflecting on what we are thankful for with our peers.

Sanctions have enormous consequences. Do economic sanctions induce the behavioral changes intended? Do sanctions work in the way they should? To answer these questions, the authors of How Sanctions Work highlight Iran, the most sanctioned country in the world. Join us for a discussion with Narges Bajoghli and Vali Nasr, moderated by Pearson Faculty Affiliate Paul Poast.

Join International House and the Asian Policy Forum as we honor the vibrant cultural heritage of Southeast Asia! This special night will be filled with food and performances from diverse cuisines and cultures throughout the region.

Join the University of Chicago’s annual Veterans Day recognition as we host members from Army Medicine and Army Chaplaincy’s to discuss efforts that optimize wellness for Soldiers and their families.

Join International House to celebrate Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) in community and remember those who are no longer with us. The night will include an ofrenda (altar), as well as authentic food and drinks. It's a special occasion for coming together, and we hope you can join us!

Music welcome Jorge Emmanuelli Náter, the great grandson of master Bomba practitioner Sergio Náter Peña. Jorge embodies the legacy of at least 100 years of Afro-Puerto Rican music and culture knowledge in his family. Jorge is joined by UChicago Director of Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble, Sam Werk, and other prominent Chicagoland musicians in this lecture demonstration exploring the rich history of the Bomba and Plena musical traditions.

Join International House as we host the 2024 International Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition for an afternoon of dance, music, and celebration. Arts troupes and organizations from across the Midwest will demonstrate a variety of performances that illustrate the artists’ talents and their passion for Korean arts.

Join International House and the Department of Music as we welcome inDANCE, the 2024-25 Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence, for a solo work performed and choreographed by 2024 Guggenheim Fellow Hari Krishnan, representing the Karnatak (South Indian classical music) tradition, and accompanied by four musicians.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the international house idea, dedicated to fostering peace. Join us for a discussion featuring four remarkable young leaders who completed Davis Projects for Peace this summer, focusing on issues like digital literacy in Nepal, digital empowerment in Nigeria, LGBTQ+ discrimination in Turkey, and gender-based violence in Vietnam.

France Chicago Center, Spedidam, International House Chicago, and Rockefeller Memorial Chapel present Quatuor Ellipsos, one of today’s most prestigious saxophone quartets. Members Paul-Fathi-Lacombe, Julien-Bréchet , Sylvain-Jarry , and Nicolas-Herrouët celebrate their 21st season with concerts and masterclasses in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan and the USA.

What explains the West’s extraordinary economic growth over the past two centuries? What are the factors that dramatically improved standards of living for millions of people over time? And are these forces immutable? What are the challenges facing capitalism today? Join Deirdre McCloskey, Joel Mokyr, and James Robinson, along with moderator James Heckman, as they debate and discuss the origins, development, and future of economic growth.

Haiti, the country that sparked the first successful slave revolt in world history, has been beset by political and natural disasters nearly ever since, from oppressive slave-era debt deals, poor infrastructure, myriad earthquakes, a devastating cholera outbreak, rampant corruption and scant humanitarian funding. Hear from two prominent Haitians first-hand about the situation on the ground and the future of this embattled country. Featuring former Prime Minister of Haiti Michèle Pierre-Louis in conversation with Patrick Gaspard, President of the Center for American Progress. Fritznel D. Octave of the Haitian Times will moderate.

Join award-winning columnist, author, and former New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan to survey the volatile course of Election 2024 in the news media. How successfully are mainstream news organizations navigating the events of the presidential race? In a media environment crowded with distractions and misinformation, are traditional news outlets proving able to serve voters’ needs?

The 6th Annual Girls Education Conference, with unlimited global capacity, is designed for educators, investors, innovators and inventors or anyone interested in education. The theme for this year’s conference is Fostering equitable access to education and technology for girls.

Join International House as we welcome the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health & Social Development and the Center for Innovation in Global Health at the University of Chicago for student presentations on global health and development research, internships, and other learning experiences from the summer of 2024.

Join this family-friendly program that provides a chance to hear the captivating music of international acclaimed musicians, Jin Hi Kim, Min Xiao-Fen, and Susie Ibarra, who utilize classic instruments, stylized vocal techniques, electronic effects, and improvisations to make a musical style all their own.

Join the UChicago Veterans and Family Readiness Program and International House in welcoming military-affiliated persons to the Chicagoland community during our annual Welcome Picnic! Enjoy food, drinks, games, music, and more.

Join us for a conversation with Professor Salam Fayyad, former prime minister of the Palestinian Authority and Visiting Senior Scholar at Princeton University. Fayyad will be in conversation with Professor Tom Ginsburg, Faculty Director of the Chicago Forum. Engage in an exercise with Booth Professor Nicholas Epley to practice talking about the Israel and Palestine conflict with your fellow audience members, through the lens of peace: what it may look like and how we get there.

International House is proud to support the 18th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival! Each year, this jazz celebration features the finest artists in local, national, and international jazz. This year, to launch our Global Voices Performing Arts programming season, we will host performances by Pharez Whitted Quintet and the Natural Information Society Community Ensemble with Ari Brown.

CEERES, the University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences, and International House present the inaugural event in the Václav Havel Lecture Series, commemorating the Czech dissident, playwright, and statesman. His Excellency Petr Pavel, president of the Czech Republic, will give an address titled “The Transatlantic Bond: Challenges and Opportunities.” He will be joined in conversation by Benjamin Frommer of Northwestern University.

Join the Global Voices Program for an intimate evening with Ukrainian rock band ANTYTILA, featuring a film screening, Q&A session, and a short performance as part of their "Culture vs. War" Project. 

Come enjoy an Indian folk-dance performance!

The International House of Chicago Global Voices Diplomatic Encounters Series and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago present a special lecture by Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, the Ambassador of Thailand to the United States on “Thailand-ASEAN-U.S. Partnership in an Era of Global-Regional Change and Challenges: Obstacles, Opportunities, and Options.” Dr. Chindawongse will be in conversation with John Mark Hansen, Charles L. Hutchinson Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Political Science and the College at The University of Chicago.