Category Archives: Faces of I-House

A private, beautiful Library

Posted on September 30, 2014 by lilianacardile

Managing our Host Family Program, I get to talk even more with you, I-House residents, and I have the privilege to listen to some beautiful beautiful stories. It happened again recently during one of my “matchmaking sessions” at the Front … Continue reading →

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A new, vibrant I-House community is born!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by lilianacardile

Ciao Host Family Program members! Our new adventure started with a bang on Sunday, September 14, in the beautiful I-House Heller patio when we had our first reception.  There were 125 people (go I-House!) including hosts, I-House staff (hosting families) … Continue reading →

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At I-House, hosting is fun!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by lilianacardile

The Host Family Program reception last Sunday at I-House was one of those you never want to leave. We started at 4 pm in the beautiful Heller Patio. The weather was perfect, music from all over the world was playing, … Continue reading →

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I-House Host Family Program is back!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by lilianacardile

The practice of hospitality deeply identifies many cultures, and being that International House is a nest away from home for many international students, we proudly and thoughtfully cultivate hospitality. That is why, years ago, I-House created the Host Family Program … Continue reading →

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The Rockin’ I-House Mailman

Posted on August 6, 2014 by lilianacardile

Ciao Riccardo! This is how I greet Richard, one of the beloved I-House mailmen, at least twice per day. Richard has been on the US Postal Service’s so called Panoramic route for the last 40 years and at I-House we are … Continue reading →

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The power of coffee

Posted on July 24, 2014 by lilianacardile

Being Italian I am very aware of the power of coffee. In the very morning whenever I feel still tired and sleepy the thought of that magic cup freshly brewed (by my beautiful espresso machine) makes everything bearable and even … Continue reading →

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I-House Welcomes Jason Patent

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

On July 1, 2014, Jason Patent joined I-House as Director of the Center for Intercultural Leadership and I-House Chief of Operations. Together these new positions will enhance how programs and services are delivered to I-House residents, and will help build … Continue reading →

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