Alumni Engagement

International House has a commitment to engaging alumni who play a key role in the ongoing development of the International House vision: Global well-being starts here.  Alumni are actively involved in a number of initiatives held by International House and often come back to attend events such as the International House formal where alumni are invited to present prizes to current students.

Postcards From the Globe

The opening of Postcards from the Globe, a donor recognition wall, marked an important milestone in International House alumni engagement, bringing together recognition of all those who have lived at International House over 29 years, and those who have donated to give opportunities for new students to enjoy an international learning experience.  The wall contains plaques designed to look like postcards, which include a personal message from alumni donors and their national flag in place of a stamp.  There is also a large sculpture of the globe, which is a symbol of the International House mission: “Global Wellbeing Starts Here!” Students are encouraged to spin the globe sculpture and “make a wish” in the name of global wellbeing.

International House turns 30

Hard to believe, but almost 30 years ago, International House became the *first University of Wollongong student residence.  In 2010, International House staged a calendar of events to celebrate 30 years, culminating in a highly successful reunion.

Launch of International House Global Wellbeing Residential scholarships

To mark this important milestone International House launched the ‘International House Global Wellbeing Residential scholarships’.

With your help and that of your fellow alumni, International House aims to raise $5,000 each year. This will allow us to offer 5x $1,000 annual residential scholarships to our residents who have demonstrated intercultural leadership and embody our goal of fostering intercultural friendship and understanding

In 2010 we met our goal and we aim to continue to offer these scholarships on an annual basis.

For more information and to make a donation contact:
Alison Hemsley, Student Residence Manager, International House 
Tel: +61 2 4221 5255

"East or West.. I House is the best". Smriti (Alumnus, International House, 2000 - 2004).

 *While International House existed before 1980 the University assumed ownership in this year. 

For more information about living @ international house contact:

Tel: +61 2 4221 5252
Fax: +61 2 4227 6651
Email: internationalhouse@uow.edu.au

International House
Cnr of Porter & Hindmarsh Ave
North Wollongong