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About Laurie Ferris

As the Communications Manager for International House at UC Berkeley, I share stories online and in our I-House Times Newsletter. I created this blog for alumni, residents, and staff to share the I-House experience with the UC Berkeley community and beyond. If you would like to contribute a guest post, please contact me at lferris@berkeley.edu. Share the I-House love! ♥

I-House Resident and Alumni Blogger Awards

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Laurie Ferris

By now you may have seen our blog’s 2014  in review and annual report. The residents and alumni who wrote blog posts during our “pilot season” deserve to be recognized for their creative writing, unique perspectives and multi-lingual skills. Each … Continue reading →

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Film Series: “Rediscovering Pakistan: The Untold Tale”

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Laurie Ferris

The I-House Spring 2015 Film Series begins tonight with a screening of Rediscovering Pakistan: The Untold Tale at 7 pm in the I-House Home Room. The filmmaker, Moin Khan, will present the film with a discussion following the screening. Refreshments … Continue reading →

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Jan 19-25 Menu + MLK Holiday Brunch today: 9:30am-1:30pm

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Laurie Ferris

As a reminder, I-House Dining Services will be temporarily located at the Field Club in the stadium for the spring semester for the Dining Commons Transformation Project.

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January 13-18 Menu – Stadium Field Club now open!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Laurie Ferris

As a reminder, I-House Dining Services will be temporarily located at the Field Club in the stadium for the spring semester for the Dining Commons Transformation Project. View weekly menu at: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/dining/menu.php Got questions?  Below are a few helpful tips from … Continue reading →

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2014 in review

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Laurie Ferris

To kick off the new year, we’d like to share with you a summary of activity on our blog, I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World. Here’s an excerpt: This blog was viewed about 17,000 times in 2014. The busiest … Continue reading →

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DJ Sunny’s Top 10 Songs of 2014 Playlist

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

I-House alum and DJ Extraordinaire Sunny J. Mistry compiled a Top 10 Songs of 2014 Playlist for our Spotify channel, including songs from Calvin Harris, Alesso, Coldplay, 3LAU, Diplo, Fatboy Slim and more! Check out the playlist below or click … Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Support I-House in 2014 and Double your Gift

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Dear I-House Friends, As 2014 draws to a close, I would like to say thank you for helping to make 2014 a year of inspiration and opportunity here at International House for our residents and our community. With your support, … Continue reading →

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Peace on Earth and Joy to all

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Peace on Earth and Joy to all Happy Holidays to I-House residents, alumni and friends around the world. With Love, International House, UC Berkeley Photo of I-House dome by Stuart Pawsey (IH 1964-1966) I-House holiday card design by Laurel Anderson-Malinovsky

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December 15-21 Menu

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Please note: This is the last full week of dining services for the fall semester. The last meal card swipe will be on Sun. Dec. 21. I-House Dining Services will reopen at the Stadium Field Club on January 13th for … Continue reading →

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Revisiting International House Berkeley, 50 years later Letter From I-House alumna, Mely G. Tan Mely G. Tan, from Jakarta, Indonesia, received her Ph.D. in Sociology at UC Berkeley in 1968. She lived at International House from Fall 1964 through Spring … Continue reading →

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