INTERNATIONAL HOUSE DAVIS
10 COLLEGE PARK, DAVIS, CA 95616 internationalhousedavis.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: International House Davis (I-House) connects people, experiences, and perspectives within a global framework. We strive to provide meaningful engagement with our regions diverse communities and the broader world through collaborative programs that are inclusive and accessible. Founded in 1981, I-House is an independent 501(c)3.

International Festival and Other Programs:International Festival Davis (I-Fest) is an annual festival on the first Sunday in October that brings together performers and community organizations representing cultures around the world. Local cultural organizations create interactive booths to teach about cuisine, language, traditional dress, crafts, popular culture, history, and more. Two stages feature over 30 local musicians and dance groups that represent different styles of performance from around the world. Local food vendors sell food representing different culinary traditions and backgrounds. Each year, I-Fest attracts more than 3,000 attendees from throughout the region and furthers the mission of global cross-cultural exchange, respect, and appreciation.I-House provides office space and parking for the Humphrey Fellowship Program, which offers professional enrichment in the U.S. for experienced professionals from designated countries. I-House serves as a community resource offering space for other community groups, non-profits, and cultural organizations to hold events.

Classes and Events:I-House holds conversation classes in over 10 languages. Classes are offered on a drop-in basis year-round, with an estimated 210 students each week. Participants in classes include UC Davis students and scholars as well as local residents working to improve their language skills. In addition, I-House holds many workshops and events such as international cooking classes, lectures, performances, culture nights, and dinners showcasing different countries or cultures. Connections is a weekly program that has been welcoming international visitors and their families for several decades. The International Parent Community is a newer program supporting parents with young children as they navigate life in a new country. Monthly art exhibits feature local and international artists.

Fulbright Scholars:The purpose of the Northern CA Fulbright Enrichment Program (NCFEP) is to bring visiting scholars together around activities and events that will enable them to make connections and build networks with other scholars and with participants in other Fulbright programs. The goal of the program is to enhance the Fulbright scholar experience and to build cultural understanding. The I-House staff and the NCFEP Advisory Committee work together to plan monthly events that will be interesting to the scholars and inform them of issues and concerns that are particular to Northern California and to the United States. Scholars are included as speakers whenever possible, and all activities encourage discussion and interaction that will bring greater clarity to a subject.

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