Author Archives: Laurie Ferris
Staff Spotlight: Chef Jordan Lichman
I’m happy to share a guest post by the I-House Executive Chef, Jordan Lichman. Chef Jordan leads our culinary team to improve the dining experience for our residents and guests. What’s Cooking at I-House By Chef Jordan Lichman I’m really … Continue reading
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Tagged Dining Commons, dining hall, dinner, food, Friendship, what's cooking
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I-House blog 2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog, ihberkeley.wordpress.com. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Sydney Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 19,000 times in 2015. If it were … Continue reading
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I-House Connection December 2015
December 2015 Dear I-House Friends, During this time of year, International House takes on a different life. Hallways usually filled with footsteps and laughter are quieted by the long winter break. As residents depart, the House adopts more of a … Continue reading
Thankful for you
Dear I-House Friends, During this time of gratitude, we want to send our thanks to you for being a part of I-House by sharing your inspiring stories, participating in our events, or making a gift to support our mission. This … Continue reading
Posted in Faces of I-House, I-House Alumni
Tagged #CalBigGive, activities, alumni, Berkeley, Big Give, Biggive, Friendship, I-House Life, Thanksgiving
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I-House Connection November 2015
November 2015 Give big during Big Give this Thursday and DOUBLE your impact! Support International House this Thursday, November 19, during UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz, and have your impact doubled with a dollar for dollar … Continue reading
I-House Connection October 2015
October 2015 Join us for UN Dinner, Mozart Concert, Diwali, Discover Cal and the Big Give! United Nations Celebration and Awards Dinner Transforming Our World: Superior Corporate Achievements Sunday, October 25, 5 pm – 8:30 pm Join us as we … Continue reading
Global Homecoming Ambassadors, Teaser Menu Announced, Warrick event photos & more!
Global Homecoming: Sunday, October 4th Are you one of our next Global Homecoming Ambassadors? Spots are still available for those looking to get involved in a big way and become a Global Homecoming Ambassador! These coveted spaces are reserved for … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, I-House Alumni, Upcoming Events
Tagged activities, alumni, homecoming, Host Family Program, what's cooking
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I-House Connection September 2015
Dear Friends, Fall is in full swing at International House. All 585 of our residents have settled in and are creating their initial I-House memories. We are excited for the coming months and have many ways for you to get … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, homecoming, Host Family Program, what's cooking
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Sherry and Betsey Warrick’s 70th Anniversary Dinner Benefit and Raffle
International House cordially invites you to a benefit for I-House in honor of Sherry and Betsey Warrick’s 70th wedding anniversary. Saturday, September 19th, 2015 International House, 2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA
85 Years of Welcoming Residents
Today hundreds of UC Berkeley students from over sixty countries will settle into the iconic dome-topped International House. They arrive on the week that also marks the 85th Birthday of this unique institution dedicated to intercultural connections. “Every day, as … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, Berkeley, Friendship, fun, i, I-House Life
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I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 