About RIC
The Rochester International Council (RIC), founded in 1948, is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization with over 450 members. RIC provides educational and social programs and services that promote understanding among people and showcase the richness and diversity of other cultures.

Our core program, Friendship Volunteers, serves over 200 new international college students each year by providing them with American hosts (with whom they do not live) who introduce them to the Rochester community and American culture. This relationship continues throughout the student's residency in Rochester. RIC also runs International Wives programs twice a month at both the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology. In addition, RIC sponsors over 20 programs and activities each year that provide opportunities for the 2,500 international students in the Rochester area to participate in American life.

The Council offers programs and services to community residents and businesses through its International Visitor program, Global Perspectives (K - 12) program, and International Insights series.

The 2011/2012 RIC Board and Executive Director

Rochester International Council
4-219, Dewey Hall, University of Rochester Rochester, NY 14627 USA
phone (585) 275-8779 fax (585) 756-8086 e-mail: jw@rifc.org
Office Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday,
closed Thursday