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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! ♥

December 8-14 Menu

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Enjoy a variety of international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the I-House Dining Commons on the 2nd floor. View weekly menu at: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/dining/menu.php Please note: As a reminder, the I-House Dining Commons will close for the Dining Commons Transformation … Continue reading →

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Double your Support to I-House on Giving Tuesday

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Dear I-House Friends, Support I-House on Giving Tuesday! Your gift will be doubled by the Schmidt Matching Challenge. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, International House invites you to celebrate Giving Tuesday with us.  Today, I-House joins … Continue reading →

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Dec 1 – 7 Menu

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Enjoy a variety of international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the I-House Dining Commons on the 2nd floor. View weekly menu at: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/dining/menu.php

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Big Thanks! We are grateful

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Dear I-House Friends, On this day of gratitude, we want to send a BIG THANKS TO YOU.  The Big Give numbers are inspiring: during the 24 hours of Big Give at Berkeley, our donors contributed $14,830 to International House. That … Continue reading →

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Nov 24-30 Menu + Native American Dinner tonight

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Join us tonight for a feast to be thankful for! November 24, 6-8 pm: Native American/Thanksgiving Theme Dinner Menu includes: Creamy butternut squash soup, roast turkey & cranberry sauce, beef stew, 3 Sisters Stew, mashed potatoes, stuffing, mac n’ cheese, … Continue reading →

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The Big Give Helps Support I-House

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Dear I-House Friends, Today we are participating in UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz to rally support for the students, faculty, and research across this amazing university. All contributions made during the 24 hour period to International House count toward the … Continue reading →

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November 17 – 23 Menu

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Enjoy a variety of international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the I-House Dining Commons on the 2nd floor. View weekly menu at: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/dining/menu.php

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The Big Give

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

On November 20, you have the chance to make a BIG difference for International House during the Big Give, our first-ever 24-hour online fundraising drive to support Cal students and faculty. Check out the video — and the messages and … Continue reading →

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Nov. 10-16 Menu + Veterans Day Brunch on Tuesday

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

Enjoy a variety of international cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in the I-House Dining Commons on the 2nd floor. In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11th, brunch will be the only meal served 9:30am – 1:30 pm. … Continue reading →

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In two weeks…

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Laurie Ferris

We’re planning something very special for November 20 — and everyone in the Cal family is invited to take part. You know Big Game. This is Big Give: our turn to help Berkeley students and faculty, and all the communities … Continue reading →

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