International House at the University of Chicago
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International House at the University of Chicago is a center that enables students and scholars from around the world to live and learn together in a diverse community. Its mission is to build lifelong qualities of leadership, respect, and friendship through programs including the Global Voices Program, Graduate Commons Program, Diplomatic Encounters Series, fellowships, internships, and various cultural events. Founded over 90 years ago, International House serves as a hub for international academic community life, offering graduate student housing resources, mentorship networks, and co-sponsorship opportunities for global programming.
Funding Opportunities
Global Program Fellows Internship Program
The International House Global Program Fellows internship program selects outstanding graduate students to serve as Global Program Fellows interns. These interns are responsible for self-designed programs and assist with ongoing activities through the Graduate Commons Program. Reflecting the diverse programming at International House, interns are sourced globally, representing all graduate divisions and professional schools at the University of Chicago. Interns report to the Associate Director, Programs & Communications and collaborate with staff, Graduate Fellows, and undergraduate Metcalf Interns. They also work with UChicago and external partners as a team to ensure exceptional diversity of the graduate community connected to International House, actively reaching out to the broader University community. They manage and develop programs and events through the Graduate Commons Program, fostering relationships among graduate students and postdocs. Program areas include internationally-focused public programs through the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, language and culture tables, social programs, professional development opportunities, and health and wellness programs.
Global Voices Metcalf Internship Program
The Global Voices Metcalf Internship Program is part of the Jeff Metcalf Internship Program at the University of Chicago, which provides paid, substantive internships exclusively to UChicago students. Global Voices-Metcalf Interns provide public programming support to the International House Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series, which presents over 75 internationally-focused public programs each year including music and cultural performances, outreach programs, collaborations with foreign consulates, and forums led by distinguished guest speakers. Interns assist with event planning, scheduling, logistics, coordination, communications, marketing, community outreach, and public relations for the Global Voices Performing Arts and Lecture Series. The position involves three main areas of responsibility: Event Creation and Coordination (40%), Communications & Marketing (40%), and Public Outreach/Media Relations (20%). Interns work with venue set-ups, catering, audio-visual services, graphic design, social media management, video recording, and live-streaming of events. The program honors Harold 'Jeff' Metcalf, AM'53, who served as Dean of Students at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business and was a long-time member of the International House Board of Governors. The mission aligns with International House's goal to promote cross-cultural understanding, mutual respect, and friendship among students and scholars from all nations and backgrounds. The internship requires regular office hours with some evening and weekend work. Interns receive hands-on experience in event management, communications, marketing, and community engagement while supporting programs that advance cross-cultural understanding and civic discourse on community, national, and world affairs.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
- 3
- Active Now
- 2
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- ihouse.uchicago.edu
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