People and Programs
Programs & FellowshipS
International House has always offered its residents much more than room and board. The heart of the House is the programs, activities, and fellowships that bring residents together and allow them to learn about each other and the world. These include cultural, intellectual, social, and community service opportunities designed to enrich each resident's personal and professional development. Program fellows organize numerous activities while resident fellows and peer counselors assist the I-House staff responsible for residential life. Residents also take advantage of the many cultural and recreational activities available in New York City through special trips and outings.
Background image: Members of the Student Council, 1962.
In 1968, I-House resident (and future President) Don Cuneo started the Harlem Tutorial Program to provide direct assistance to the Harlem community, matching local children with resident tutors. Photo, 2001.
Weekend getaways are the perfect setting for residents to develop life-long friendships. Ski Club, 1952.
Sunday hike in the Palisades, circa 1935.
Besides supporting the community, the Harlem Tutorial Program gave foreign residents greater insights into daily life in the US. Resident tutor and students, 1969.
Training Weekends bring together the program and resident fellows, interns, house managers, and staff to relax and spend time with each other while planning future I-House activities. Group photo, 1989.
The McLaine Program fostered interaction between Eastern and Western European residents while offering related programming to the community. McLaine Week performance, 2006.
Orientation Night welcomes new residents and introduces them to International House and its many programs and opportunities. Photo, 1982.
The Women’s International Leadership (WIL) program provides select residents with leadership training, mentorship, and workshops. Brochure, 1991.
Members of the Residents’ Council with I-House Board Chair, former US President Gerald R. Ford, in 1989.
Alumnae reunion with WIL founder Eleanor D. Spiegel. Dodge Room, 2009.
Student Council members interact with the Board of Trustees. Dinner invitation, 1933.
The Student Council, now known as the Residents’ Council, is an elected body that shares the views of residents with I-House’s administration. Photo, 1935.
The WIL program was made possible through the generosity of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and sponsored in subsequent years by Merrill Lynch and Bayer. Newsletter, 1992.