Category Archives: Activities
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
What’s Your Love Language?
I-House has been the set behind many romances over the decades. In fact, more than a thousand alumni have found love ‘under the dome’, often coming from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and countries. Just read some of the stories shared at … Continue reading
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Resident Orientation Retreats: a fun way to start the semester
At the beginning of every semester, the International House Program Office organizes two-day retreats at Walker Creek Ranch in Marin County, offering residents the opportunity to have fun and meet new friends. I attended the Spring 2019 Resident Retreat as … Continue reading
Superstition, Folklore, and History at Cal
UC Berkeley is considered by many to be the best public university in the world. As the first college in the University of California system, Cal has decades of superstition, folklore, and history that still exist today. 1. Stepping on … 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
Global Homecoming, News from Joe Lurie, UC Berkeley Global Leadership & Innovation Program, and more!
Dear alumni and friends, Join Us! Global Homecoming is Sunday, October 14, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Enjoy a day featuring exclusive I-House experiences, community building, and scrumptious international treats. The House will be buzzing with excitement, don’t miss … Continue reading
Our 88th Birthday, Host Family Program, Global Homecoming and more
Dear alumni and friends, Today is our birthday! Please help us celebrate by sharing a story for our I-House Stories website. To submit your story, click here, or share a post on Facebook or Instagram telling us about why you love International House. Tag I-House and include the … Continue reading
Introducing the 2018 Gala award recipients
On April 9th, International House will celebrate the Annual Celebration and Awards Gala, welcoming Chancellor Carol Christ and presenting awards to I-House Alumni Irving Tragen (IH 1943-47) and the members of WattTime. Now in its 30th year, this annual event raises … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 