International House Davis

International House Davis, also known as I-House, provides services to foreign students, scholars, visitors and the community. More than 40 groups from UC Davis and Sacramento use I-House. Its purpose is to "promote respect and appreciation for all peoples and cultures and to work for world peace." I-House is primarily volunteer-run and its overarching goal is creating programs to promote international awareness and education. Funds to support I-House come from a variety of sources including member donors, fundraising events, grants, and city and university support. Currently, student/scholar membership is $20/year, individual membership is $40/year, and family membership is $60/year — other rates are available and posted on the I-House site. Members receive a monthly newsletter, special reception/event invitations, discounts on other I-House events and free or discounted language and movement classes. Although it is not a part of the University, International House works closely with SISS, which maintains two list servers through which announcements are posted as well as notices of rooms available, items for sale, rides wanted, etc. I-House is also home to events involving Davis and our Sister Cities. Its largest event is the International Festival.

Some of the events and services sponsored by I-House to help foreign visitors acclimate are listed below, but all I-House events are open to the entire community. By encouraging both local and foreign participation, I-House has become a successful bridge for cultural learning and exchange. It offers:

• Monthly art exhibits by locals and internationals ArtAbout

• International film series on the first and third Fridays of the month (excluding summer). Refreshments at 7:30PM and film at 8PM.

• Current events lectures

• Culture nights, such as Chinese New Year celebration

• International fundraisers. Check their website for update.

• Language and conversation classes in :English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Farsi, Spanish

• Activities such as California road trips, hikes, dinners and parties are planned throughout the year by Club International or Club I as it is known

• Thanksgiving dinner on the Saturday before the formal holiday

• Great Decisions Global Affairs Education Discussion Program, hosted by a local ex-Foreign Service officer

• Movement classes, including, yoga, Tai Chi, Capoiera, and more. 

• Children's International Storytelling from 2:00-3:00 p.m. one Sunday a month

• International Festival Davis on the first Sunday in October at Central Park from 12-5pm. 

International House Davis also provides hospitality for new arrivals and is the official city of Davis host for greeting international visitors to the city. Be sure to visit the I-House website and look through some of their newsletters to get a better idea of how I-House has created community and cultural exchange opportunities for international visitors to Davis.

International visitors should check out the Housing Guide to get an idea of Davis' rental housing situation and check the Navigating Davis page to help with orientation when first arriving at the train station.

Although there are not any residential quarters to rent out, you can rent the facility for gatherings and other events. The I-House is right next door to the Chancellor's residence and we have a lovely community room that seats 64 people (at eight round tables) for private parties, dinners, or weddings. I-House Rental Facilities

Although International House Davis has been known to serve pancakes, they are not connected in any way with the International House of Pancakes.

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