Author Archives: Laurie Ferris
Big Thanks; May 9th Gala to Honor Baroness Oona King; Join us for CalDay on April 13th
I-House Resident Council Spring 2019 – * see below for names Dear Alumni and friends, Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Big Give for International House on Thursday, March 14th! You truly helped I-House “seize the moment” … Continue reading
Happy Big Give Day! Help I-House reach goal of 150 gifts
Dear I-House friends, Today’s the day! Help us reach our matching challenge goals by making a gift now. If you already made a gift, we thank you! All gifts to I-House during the Big Give make an even greater impact. If we make … Continue reading
Big Give is on! Make a gift and check out the contests to help I-House make a greater impact
Dear Friends, UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz starts now! Your online gift will go a long way to help us reach our goal of 150 gifts in 24 hours. International gifts made now through 6 a.m. will increase … Continue reading
Our residents challenge you to participate in Big Give
Dear Friends, Big Give is on Thursday, March 14th. Below are the ways you can help I-House, starting with sharing the video below. We are in the final countdown for UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz. Last year, … Continue reading
March I-House Connection: Save the dates for Big Give on March 14th and Gala on May 9th
Director of Philanthropy’s Message Dear I-House Alumni and Friends, Thank you for welcoming me to International House in my new role as the Director of Philanthropy! In these challenging times, the I-House mission is as important as ever, both as a … Continue reading
100,000 Grains of Sand Tour
Alice Lewthwaite, great-granddaughter of Harry Edmonds, the founder of the International House movement, is currently on a world tour called “100,000 Grains of Sand,” which represents the approximate number of alumni of International Houses worldwide. Following in Harry Edmonds’ footsteps, … Continue reading
I-House Berkeley, 2nd stop on the Grains of Sand tour
Originally posted on 100,000 Grains of Sand:
Sunday 6th of January 2019 After a long and delayed flight arriving in a rainy San Francisco, determined to ensure the weather made us feel at home, arriving at I-House Berkeley with the fire…
Davis Projects for Peace Summer 2019 $10K Grant Opportunity
UC Berkeley Undergrads: Apply for a $10,000 grant to fund your grassroots project for peace! Projects for Peace is an initiative open to undergraduates at UC Berkeley to design grassroots projects for the summer of 2019 – anywhere in the … Continue reading
Honoring the Dead in a Culturally Respectful Way
We are pleased to feature a guest post by Monique Rodriguez, a resident who participated in our social media challenge during the Fall 2018 semester. Monique, along with resident Ricardo Martinez, brought the Mexican tradition of Dia de Los Muertos … Continue reading
Global Homecoming is Sunday, 10/14. Sneak preview of menu:
Preserving the Legacy of the Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures Dear alumni and friends, Please join us for our Global Homecoming at International House Sunday, October 14th, from 10 am to 3 pm. Tickets are $7 for I-House alumni; $12 … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 