International House of Chicago
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The International House at the University of Chicago is a dormitory on the campus of the University of Chicago for advanced undergraduates, graduate and professional students. Facing the Midway, it was created in 1932 as a gift from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. specifically to foster relationships between students from different countries. It is notable for having housed many famous artists, scientists, and scholars connected with the university, including Langston Hughes and Enrico Fermi. Some 30,000 people have lived there since it first opened its doors.
An attempt in early 2000 by the University of Chicago administration to close the International House and convert it into a dormitory for the Business School resulted in large student protests and a class-action lawsuit against the university by International House residents. After months of negative media attention and intense public criticism by faculty, alumni, and local activists, the administration finally reversed its decision and allowed the International House to remain open. The International House subsequently embarked on a $30 million renovation project.
[edit] External links
- I-House official web page
- I-House Chicago is member of International Houses Worldwide
