Join us for a captivating evening of music with acclaimed Japanese singer-songwriter Sachiko Kanenobu and her four-person Big Sky Band. Kanenobu’s debut album Misora (1972), produced by Haruomi Hosono, earned her comparisons to Joni Mitchell and became a cult classic following its 2019 reissue.

Join us in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) for a special book discussion with Tiffany Yu, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. Hosted in collaboration with OMAC, DIRG, and AUN, this event invites participants to engage in meaningful conversation about disability inclusion, allyship, and advocacy.

Join International House and Latin American Matters (LAM) for a festive LAMsgiving celebration! Enjoy authentic dishes from across Latin America as we come together in gratitude and community with fellow students.

As we celebrate International Education Week, please join us for a conversation with young global leaders who undertook Projects for Peace this summer, addressing initiatives that promote peace, empowerment, and sustainability around the world.

Join us at International House for an inspiring evening of music and history with the Golden Thread Ensemble, a pioneering chamber-klezmer group led by Craig Judelman and featuring The Klezmatics’ frontman Lorin Sklamberg, Latvian chanteuse Sasha Lurje, and a virtuosic string quintet of leading klezmer musicians. Blending klezmer, Yiddish theater, and classical traditions, the ensemble’s celebrated program highlights the enduring power of music to convey the human experience and its role in social movements over the past 150 years.

Join International House in partnership with the University of Chicago Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) and P33 for our annual Veterans Day Recognition. This year’s program will feature the first-ever Military Veterans TechRise Pitch Competition at UChicago, hosted at International House.

Join us at International House for a captivating evening with the acclaimed vocal ensemble Trio Mediæval, the Don Michael Randel Ensemble-in-Residence for 2025–26, co-sponsored by the University of Chicago Department of Music and International House. Blending the past and present, the trio explores authentic medieval repertoire from Europe while commissioning new works inspired by medieval traditions.

Join us at International House for a discussion on China’s rise as a technological superpower and the global economic and security implications. The conversation will explore China’s industrial policies in AI, semiconductors, electric vehicles, and renewable energy—and examine how these advancements shape great power competition.

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

Join us at International House to celebrate Día de Muertos, a cherished tradition honoring the memory of those who are no longer with us. The evening will feature an ofrenda (altar), authentic food and drinks, and a warm space for reflection and community.

Join us for a fireside chat with Ambassador Reinaldo Salgado, Consul General of Brazil in Chicago, and Deputy Consul General Viviane Sabbag, in conversation with Becca Ward, Chief of Staff for the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth. Together, they will explore the challenges of turning global climate commitments into action and how Brazil’s leadership as host of COP30 could shape future outcomes on financing, collaboration, and effective climate policy.

Join us in collaboration with the Institute of Politics for a special student session with Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau. The discussion will examine Canada’s global engagement, trade relations, the future of progressive politics, and Canadian–American relations. The conversation will be moderated by David Axelrod, Founding Director of the Institute of Politics.

Join us for the annual Talat and Isabelle Othman Lecture at International House, presented in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. This year’s lecture features Mohammed El-Kurd, a writer, poet, journalist, and organizer from Jerusalem, occupied Palestine. El-Kurd serves as The Nation’s first-ever Palestine Correspondent and editor-at-large at Mondoweiss, and is the award-winning author of Perfect Victims and the poetry collection Rifqa, both translated into several languages.

Join International House for the 7th Annual Girls Education Conference, Voices and Visions: Girls Leading the Future of Education, presented in collaboration with the African Community Fund for Education Group. This year’s theme highlights the challenges girls face in education while celebrating their resilience, vision, and leadership in shaping the future of learning.

The International House Association Global Forum Series, in collaboration with UChicago Global, welcomes Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia. In his address, President Karis will reflect on innovation and digital transformation, the geopolitical challenges facing Europe, and national security on NATO’s eastern border.

Join us at International House for a conversation with Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican of Alaska. She will reflect on her evolving relationships with colleagues, her party, and the President, while offering a unique perspective from one of the nation’s most remote and complex states. The discussion will be moderated by David French, New York Times columnist and former senior editor of The Dispatch.

Join us at International House for a conversation with Congresswoman Sarah McBride, the first transgender member of Congress, in discussion with IOP Founding Director David Axelrod.

Join us at International House for a special lunchtime program with Kurbasy, the acclaimed Ukrainian avant-garde musical ensemble, in conversation with UChicago faculty member Darya Tsymbalyuk. Together they will explore the role of art and music in times of crisis, with reflections on culture, storytelling, and activism.

Join International House in partnership with the Korean Traditional Performing Arts Committee for the International Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition. This annual event brings together performers of all ages to showcase the richness of Korean traditional music, dance, and artistry.

Save the Date for Beyond Borders, an evening highlighting student perspectives in global health and social impact. This annual fall program will feature presentations from Kiphart Fellows and CIGH Summer Research Fellows, followed by a dynamic poster session and dinner reception.

Join International House in partnership with the University of Chicago Office for Military-Affiliated Communities (OMAC) for the annual Welcome Picnic, celebrating military-affiliated students, families, and community members at UChicago and across Chicagoland. This event is open to the Military-Affiliated Community only.

Join us at International House for Global Security Challenges: A View from Down Under with Professor John Blaxland, Director of the ANU North America Liaison Office and Professor at the Australian National University.

CEERES, the University of Chicago Division of the Social Sciences, and International House present the next event in the Václav Havel Lecture Series, honoring the legacy of the Czech dissident, playwright, and statesman. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of Belarus and Head of the United Transitional Cabinet.