2022-2023 Global Voices Performing Arts & Lecture Series
16th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival
WED., SEPT. 24, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
International House is proud to support the 16th Annual Hyde Park Jazz Festival! Each year, this jazz celebration features the finest artists in local, national, and international jazz. This year, we will host Gustavo Cortiñas’ Desafio Candente and the Ernest Dawkins Quartet + Special Guests.
OMAC Welcome Picnic
SAT., OCT. 1, 2022
Join the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities, International House, UChicago Comprehensive Cancer Center, and University of Chicago Alumni Relations'-Military Affinity Group in welcoming military-affiliated students, staff, faculty, and their families to the University of Chicago. Enjoy food, drinks, games, music, and more!
Center for Global Health Summer Research Report
MON., OCT 3, 2022
Join International House as we support the Center for Global Health to host the 2022 CGH Summer Research Fellowship Return Back Celebration. CGH’s summer research fellows will present their work.
“Shireen Abu Akleh: Legacy and Life” with Dalia Hatuqa
WED., OCT 12, 2022
Join International House as we partner with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies to host the fall 2022 Talat and Isabelle Othman Lecture with Dalia Hatuqa. Dalia Hatuqa is a multimedia journalist specializing in Israeli/Palestinian affairs, and regional Middle East issues as they pertain to business and economics, culture, art and U.S. foreign policy. She also writes about religion, and minorities in the US.
“Indian Classical Music: A Way of Life” with Amjad Ali Khan
THU., OCT. 13, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with the UChicago Department of Music to welcome internationally renowned Indian classical sarod artist, Amjad Ali Khan. This intimate solo concert will be the highlight of his first residency week at the University of Chicago. Entitled “Indian Classical Music: A Way of Life,” the program includes an array of solo works accompanied by tabla. Maestro Khan will provide some reflections on the music, the culture, and his own life as a sarod performer.
Achut Deng – “Don’t Look Back” – Keely Hutton
FRI., OCT. 14 2022
Join the International House Global Voices Lecture Series as we partner with Seminary Co-op Bookstores for an Author Night with Achut Deng. Deng will discuss Don't Look Back: A Memoir of War, Survival, and My Journey from Sudan to America. She will be joined in conversation by co-author, Keely Hutton.
Opera: An Inclusion – Issue #1: Politics & War
WED., OCT. 19, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with International Women Associates and The Nourishments Projects© for Opera: An Inclusion, a five-part series dedicated to appreciating opera beyond the world of coloratura and countertenor.
Human Rights at the Crossroads: Pozen Family Center for Human Rights 25th Anniversary Colloquium
THU., OCT. 20, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights to host their 25th Anniversary Celebration. This will be a cross-disciplinary colloquium examining the challenges facing the implementation of human rights in the global community. A distinguished panel of scholars and practitioners will share their insights on the politics and promise of the human rights project.
2022 International Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition
SAT., OCT. 22, 2022
Join International House as we host the 2022 International Korean Traditional Performing Arts Competition for a night 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.
Diplomatic Encounters Series: A Conversation with HIROSHI TAJIMA, Consul-General of Japan
TUE., NOV. 1, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Launched in 2015, International House and UChicago Global joined forces with the Chicago Consular Corps to expand the Diplomatic Encounters Series to better connect the UChicago community with representatives of diplomatic missions from around Chicago and across the nation. In partnership with the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), we will be hosting HIROSHI TAJIMA, Consul-General of Japan in conversation with Susan L. Burns, Professor of Japanese History and Director of CEAS.
Pan-Asian Fall Social
THU., NOV 3, 2022
Members of the Pan-Asian Resource Group (PARG) and Pan Asian Coalition (PAC), would like to invite you to join them for an evening of finger licking good food, great music, and a talent show! This event is co-sponsored by BSD Postdoc Office & Postdoc Association and the International House Global Voices Program.
X Illinois Portuguese Connection
SAT., NOV 5, 2022
Join International House as we partner with the Department of Romance Languages and the Center for Latin American Studies to host the 10th Illinois Portuguese Language Connection. This event is a collaborative initiative between three of the largest universities in the state of Illinois: Northwestern University, The University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Registration is required.
Opera: An Inclusion – Issue #2: Architecture and Botany
WED., NOV 9, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with International Women Associates and The Nourishments Projects for Opera: An Inclusion, a five-part series dedicated to appreciating opera beyond the world of coloratura and countertenor. Through the perspectives of architecture, botany, politics etc. — and without a blind, pedantic deference to reputed masterpieces — we will present operas in a thoughtful and amusing manner to highlight its elemental resonance with modern life.
OUTStanding Speaker Series – Victor Madrigal-Borloz, “From Wars Against Diversity To Inclusive Peace”
THU., NOV 10, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with the Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality, the UChicago Alumni PRIDE network, and the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights to host this OUTstanding speaker series event. Victor Madrigal-Borloz, Costa Rican human rights lawyer and the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, will give a talk entitled, “From Wars Against Diversity To Inclusive Peace: Violence And Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity In Armed Conflict."
Veterans Day Recognition
FRI., NOV 11, 2022
Join International House as we partner with the Office for Military-Affiliated Communities to host this year's Veterans Day Recognition event. We will have remarks by President Paul Alivisatos and military-affiliated persons from across the academic and professional units
The Future of Democracy in Brazil: In conversation with Dilma Rousseff, former President of Brazil
WED., NOV 16, 2022
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join us as we partner with the Institute of Politics, UChicago Global, and the Center for Latin American Studies to welcome former President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff. Rousseff, Brazil’s first female president, will discuss the prospects for safeguarding and strengthening the democratic rule of law in Brazil, the connections between Bolsonarism and Trumpism and the fate of democracy in an age of polarization and more. She will be in conversation with Simon Romero, national correspondent for The New York Times, who previously served as the paper’s Brazil bureau chief.
Giving Tuesday
TUE., NOV 29, 2022
Join International House as we take part in Giving Tuesday. Enjoy bites and wines from the Mediterranean while celebrating and supporting International House's 90th Anniversary! This event is open to everyone with a suggested Giving Tuesday donation of $10 at the door. Swag will be given at the event for donations.
[Virtual] The Mahabharata: Human education, Human intelligence
SUN., DEC 18, 2022
Join International House as we support Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts for The Mahabharata Series. The Mahabharata, the longest and oldest piece of literature, is a story of one family gone to war. A power struggle between siblings and their extended networks. Filled with greed, ambition, anger, jealousy, revenge, love, hate. It has it all! Whether you are interested in literature or philosophy or psychology everyone will find something to engage with!
Kiphart Fellows Capstone and Reception
TUE., JAN 10, 2023
Join International House as we host The Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development for the Kiphart Fellows Capstone and Reception. Kiphart Fellows will present digital posters of their summer internships. This event is co-sponsored by the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series.
Life After Trump: Mike Pompeo in Conversation
THU., JAN 12, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with the Institute of Politics for an in-depth conversation with Mike Pompeo, former congressman, Secretary of State and Central Intelligence Agency director. IOP executive director Zeenat Rahman explores how his views formed over a decade of public service, what choices he is proud of and which he would reconsider.
[Virtual] The Mahabharata: The Dangers of Indecisiveness
SUN., JAN 15, 2023
Join International House as we support Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts for The Mahabharata Series. The Mahabharata, the longest and oldest piece of literature, is a story of one family gone to war. A power struggle between siblings and their extended networks. Filled with greed, ambition, anger, jealousy, revenge, love, hate. It has it all! Whether you are interested in literature or philosophy or psychology everyone will find something to engage with!
[Virtual] Rise or Fall Together: Intergenerational Collaboration for an Interdependent World
WED., JAN 18, 2023
International House is proud to partner with OneShared.World on their 3rd virtual summit, Rise or Fall Together: Intergenerational Collaboration for an Interdependent World. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, our world faces the added threats of climate change, food insecurity, inflation, supply chain disruptions, war, and great power competition.
Author Night: Rishad Tobaccowala in conversation with Paul M. Rand
TUE., JAN 24, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join the International House Global Voices Lecture Series as we welcome, Rishad Tobaccowala, who will discuss his best-selling book “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data.”
Blue Heron — Riches d’amour: French & Italian poetry & music from the 14th through 16th centuries
THU., JAN 26, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Blue Heron presents a lecture about and performance of polyphonic song from the 14th through 16th centuries, including French chansons and Italian madrigals setting texts by Petrarch, as part of the International House’s Global Voices Performing Arts & Lecture Series. A reception with the artists will follow the event.
[Virtual] The Mahabharata – Action & Motivation
SUN., JAN 29, 2023
Join the International House Performing Arts & Global Voices Lecture Series with Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan and Dr. Nell Shapiro Hawley to discuss about Mahabharata on action and motivation.
Black History Month
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, it is our commitment to acknowledge the many contributions of African Americans to the University and our country.
63rd Annual UChicago Folk Festival
FRI., FEB 10, 2023
Join the International house Global Voices Performing Arts Series as we support the University of Chicago Folklore Society for this two-day celebration of traditional and folk music from all around the country.
Capitalism Made in Japan
MON., FEB 13, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Challenging the stale "Lost Decades" narrative and reevaluating the Japanese financial scene is not easy, but Japan has an important global role to play in the coming decades. Join us for a screening of the panel discussion as it takes place in Japan, followed by a live attendee discussion at I-House.
The Power of Black Mayors in American Cities
TUE., FEB 15, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House and The Institute of Politics for discussion on the significance of black mayors leading American cities, with Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins.
Voices of Scientists: Women in Science
FRI., FEB 17, 2023
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Office for Science and Technology of the French Embassy, in partnership with International House, is organizing a roundtable on the topic of Women in Science. Three women physicists will share their experiences during a roundtable discussion about working in STEM. They will also discuss how having pluricultural experiences has influenced their perspectives on the topic.
[Virtual] The Mahabharata – Do victors define history?
SUN., FEB 19, 2023
Join the International House Performing Arts & Global Voices Lecture Series with Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan and Dr. Nell Shapiro Hawley to discuss about Mahabharata on action and motivation.
Germany’s Policy Pivot on Russia’s War in Ukraine with Metin Hakverdi
TUE., FEB 21, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House and The Chicago Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany as we partner to welcome Metin Hakverdi for a luncheon and discussion on German policy on the Russian-Ukraine War.
Opera: An Inclusion – Issue #3: Religion
WED., FEB. 22, 2023
Join International House as we partner with International Women Associates and The Nourishment Projects© for Opera: An Inclusion, a five part series dedicated to appreciating opera beyond the world of coloratura and countertenor. The third program will present Issue #3: Religion.
Hiromi Ito Reading with Jeffrey Angles
WED., FEB 22, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
In partnership with the Center for East Asian Studies, International House will host a reading of Hiromi Ito's poetry and selections from her recent novel, The Thorn Puller, with translation by Jeffrey Angles.
Feature Fridays: Housing and Homelessness
FRI., FEB 24, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with the University Community Service Center (UCSC) to present Feature Fridays: Housing and Homelessness. We will welcome leading local organizations to address these issues. Come learn about their approaches to supporting those experiencing housing insecurity, and how you can get involved in that work.
Welcoming the World, Championing Diversity – 90th Anniversary Celebration
SAT., FEB. 25, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
In honor of the 90th Anniversary of International House at the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago Alumni Club of Beijing and its partners are proud to present this celebration. The event will feature: a congratulatory message from former I-House resident and Nobel Prize winner, Professor Tsung-Dao Lee; keynote remarks from alumni; and a fireside chat with former I-House residents. Join in-person (UChicago Center in Beijing) or virtually to share your memories of I-House, or to learn more about its history, mission, and the people who have lived there.
Beto on Buses and the Border
TUE., FEB 28, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House and The Institute of Politics for discussion around immigrant intaking program "Operation Lone Star" with former Congressman Beto O'Rourke and Illinois Deputy Governor Sol Flores.
Women’s History Month
As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, it is our commitment to acknowledge the many contributions of women to the University and the world.
Al Firdaus Ensemble
THU., MAR. 2, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join the International House Global Voices Performing Arts Series as we partner with Rockefeller Chapel to host the Al Firdaus Ensemble for a special concert. Come experience the musical adaptations of Al-Firdaus Ensemble, a Sufi music group based in Granada, Spain. Al-Firdaus uplifts hearts, minds, and moods with their colorful blend of Arabic mystical poetry, vibrant melodies in old Spanish, and traditional Celtic compositions.
[Virtual] The Mahabharata: The Acceptance of Mortality
SUN., MAR. 5, 2023
Join the International House Performing Arts & Global Voices Lecture Series with Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan and Dr. Nell Shapiro Hawley to discuss about Mahabharata on the acceptance of mortality.
James Dale Bindenagel – “Why German Foreign Policy Must Learn to Lead Again”
TUE., MAR. 21, 2023
Join International House as we partner with The Chicago Eric M. Warburg Chapter of the American Council on Germany for a discussion with James Dale Bindenagel on "Why German Foreign Policy Must Learn to Lead Again".
Tara Ison – “At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf”
WED., MAR. 22, 2023
Join International House as we partner with Seminary Co-op Bookstores and the KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation for an Author Night with Tara Ison on her book At the Hour Between Dog and Wolf. Ison will be joined in conversation by Eden Elieff.
The Mahabharata & The World Today
FRI., MAR. 24, 2023
Join the International House Performing Arts & Global Voices Lecture Series with Dr. Gowri Ramnarayan and Dr. Whitney Cox to discuss about Mahabharata on the acceptance of mortality.
Giving Day – Festival of Nations
WED., MAR. 29, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join us at International House to taste foods from around the world while supporting International House and Giving Day! The Festival of Nations is a traditional “international day,” event that dates back to the early years of International House. During the Festival, tables will be set up representing different countries. While students talk about their countries and serve food, there will be cultural performances to watch. Please join us and support I-House!
11th LAM Forum: Latin America Looking Forward
FRI., MAR. 31, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we partner with Latin America Matters (LAM) for discussions on key issues shaping Latin America. The Forum will be focused on four topics: Women, Sustainability, Democracy and Education.
[Virtual] 16th Annual Tetsuo Najita Distinguished Lecture Ft. Nahoko Uehashi
TUE., APR. 4, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House as we support the Center for East Asian Studies for their 16th Annual Tetsuo Najita Distinguished Lecture. This lecture will feature Nahoko Uehashi, Professor Emeritus at Kawamura Gakuen Women’s University.
50 Years of Hip Hop: Fighting for Change Through Activism and Art
THU., APR. 13, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
This year marks the 50th anniversary of hip hop, the musical genre that debuted in the Bronx streets and fought its way into the mainstream – and a billion-dollar Grammy-heavy business – through two generations of poets, artists, and activists. Join International House and The Institute of Politics in a conversation to trace hip hop's roots in cultural struggles from its founders to contemporaries.
CSO Chamber Music at the University of Chicago
SAT., APR 16, 2023
UChicago Presents is excited to host a chamber music concert that brings a chamber music ensemble from the orchestra to campus for the first time.
Nishant Batsha – “Mother Ocean Father Nation”
TUE., APR. 18, 2023
Join International House as we partner with Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the Committee on Southern Asian Studies, the Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for an Author Night with Nishant Batsha on his book Mother Ocean Father Nation. Batsha will be joined in conversation by Kaneesha Parsard.
[Virtual] Opera: An Inclusion – Issue #4: Love and Lust
WED., APR 19, 2023
Join International House as we partner with International Women Associates and The Nourishment Projects© for Opera: An Inclusion, a five part series dedicated to appreciating opera beyond the world of coloratura and countertenor. The fourth program will present Issue #4: Love and Lust.
Sarah Haley and Sophie Lewis: Power over Life and Death Keynote Discussion
SAT., APR 22, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
This is the keynote event for the third annual Lauren Berlant Graduate Student Conference, "Power over Life and Death: Feminism, Abolition, and the State."
Holi Spring Festival: Spring Puja and Indian Classical Dance Recital
SAT., APR 29, 2023
International House is thrilled to be part of Holi Spring Festival, a week of celebrations happening at UChicago! We will be hosting a Spring Puja and an Indian Classical Dance Recital, featuring Sahana Natesan and Pranathi Iyer.
Dr. Claudia Masferrer: Recent Migration from the United States to Mexico
MON., MAY 8, 2023
Join International House as we partner with UChicago Global to host this Immigration Workshop. After providing an overview of recent trends and characteristics of migration flows from the United States to Mexico, Dr. Masferrer will discuss how these new migration processes impact migrant families at both sides of the border, the challenges migrant families face for integration, and how the policy implications of these new processes call for binational efforts.
Toward Hopeful Skies: A Concert to Benefit Refugees from Ukraine
MON., MAY 15, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join the Klezmographers, Eleanore Biezunksi and Pete Rushefsky, in a celebration of the children’s book Toward Hopeful Skies, a translation of Yiddish/Ukrainian poetry to benefit Ukrainian refugee relief. There will also be a brief introduction/talk about the project with Jordan Finkin, publisher and translator, and the concert will include an original composition by Eleanore and Pete based on the text of the children’s book.
[VIRTUAL] Opera: An Inclusion – Issue #5: Technology
WED., MAY 17, 2023
Join International House as we partner with International Women Associates and The Nourishment Projects© for Opera: An Inclusion, a five part series dedicated to appreciating opera beyond the world of coloratura and countertenor. The final program will present Issue #5: Technology.
How India Became the Most Important Country in the Climate Fight
WED., MAY 17, 2023
Join EPIC and International House for a conversation with an Indian Member of Parliament, US diplomat Vinay Chawla, and EPIC’s Michael Greenstone.
Dinner Reception and Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony
THU., MAY 18, 2023
Join International House for a time honored tradition of celebrating the legacy of international presence within our academic community as we close off another year of events and involvement in our community!
Keynote Conversation – Financial Intermediaries and Financial Crises: Insights from Professor Douglas W. Diamond
FRI., MAY 19, 2023
Join International House for a special keynote conversation featuring Professor Douglas W. Diamond, winner of the 2022 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
2023 Around the World Wine Tasting
SAT., MAY 20, 2023
Join international alumni, International House staff and graduate students, and the Alumni Club of Chicago as we co-host the Around the World Wine Tasting event. This time-honored reception will teach guests about wines from select regions across the globe.
Champagne Brunch and Performance by Gingarte Capoeira
SUN., MAY 21, 2023
Join the International House community for a champagne brunch and capoeira performance by Gingarte Capoeira.
Author Night – “I Have Something to Tell You” by Chasten Buttigieg
MON., MAY 22, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
Join International House and Seminary Co-op Bookstores as we host an Author Night with Chasten Buttigieg on his memoir I Have Something to Tell You—For Young Adults. Growing up, Chasten Glezman Buttigieg didn’t always fit in. He felt different from his father and brothers, who loved to hunt and go camping, and out of place in the rural, conservative small town where he lived. Back then, blending in was more important than feeling seen. So, when Chasten realized he was gay, he kept that part of himself hidden away for a long, painful time. With honesty, courage, and warmth, Chasten relays his experience of growing up in America and embracing his identity, while inspiring young people across the country to do the same. He will be joined in conversation by Peter Sagal.
Sixth Annual Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture ft. Ibrahim Elbadawi
TUE., MAY 23, 2023
90th Anniversary | Global Voices Programs
The sixth annual Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Lecture will feature Mr. Ibrahim Elbadawi, managing director of the Economic Research Forum.
5th Annual Girls Education Conference: The Future of Girls Education in a World of AI
FRI., JUN 23, 2023
Join International House as we partner with The African Community Fund for Education Group for the 5th Annual Girls Education Conference. For this summit, speakers will discuss how AI software has significantly revolutionized the world of education by providing chatbot features that allow users to perform several tasks like writing essays, solving science equations, and writing code in just a click. We will discuss how AI is transforming traditional education systems and how girls need to focus on developing tech skills to keep up with this global shift.
