INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PHILADELPHIA – ANNUAL REPORT 2013
ALUMNI RELATIONS
Fiscal Year 2013 saw the development of a dedicated Alumni Relations program at International House. The department is tasked with engaging former residents with each other and with IHP, no matter where in the world they now live. Through the development of programs and increased communication, IHP alumni can continue to foster their bonds of friendship for years to come. The development of a position solely dedicated to engaging alumni exemplifies IHP’s strong commitment to continue serving its international community. Some highlights from the alumni program this year include: • Increased Alumni Facebook group membership by 71% • Increased LinkedIn alumni presence by 240% • Published the first iWorld alumni electronic newsletter reaching 2,536 alumni by e-mail, website, Facebook and LinkedIn • 12 alumni made contributions to IHP • Formed the Alumni Council with 10 members from various generations and geographic regions • Organized a day-long alumni reunion including a brunch and a trip to the Please Touch Museum
Margot Gupta with husband Chuck Gupta (IHP ‘56)
Yuting Wang (IHP Intern) and Jonathan Gaev (IHP ‘80-’82)