Category Archives: Life at I-House

Be a Shining Star for I-House During Big Give

It’s that time of the year again…Big Give! For those of you who are new to Berkeley like I am, Big Give is a 24-hour fundraising effort that takes place every year at UC Berkeley, across all departments. For International … Continue reading

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Recipes from the I-House Melting Pot

Dear residents and friends.  It’s time for food lovers to see another beautiful side of International House culture: recipes from residents from around the world.  I am excited to present the second chapter of the International House Cookbook! This chapter … Continue reading

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Lunar New Year at I-House

I was curious to experience the Lunar New Year at I-House. So, I have spent the week preceding the Lunar New Year, anticipating, researching, and reading about it. I learned that it was the year of Rabbit. How cute!  The … Continue reading

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Winter Break Memories

While this post is about my experience during the Winter break, I must thank my friends who made it worthwhile. This break was my first away from home. Normally, I would have traveled back to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s … Continue reading

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Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation

We are happy to share another post in our “Did you know?” series by I-House Program Assistant Anusha Thotakura. Pumpkins carved by I-House residents With Halloween just around the corner, carving pumpkins, trick or treating, and costume parties must all … Continue reading

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Ten Rules for Disability-Inclusive Language

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The aim is to showcase policies and practices to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities within workplaces. We are happy to share “Ten rules for disability-inclusive language” written by I-House resident Anusha Thotakura from Bengaluru, India.  She is currently an LL.M. student at the UC Berkeley School of Law and a Program Assistant at I-House. She previously worked as a social justice researcher after receiving her law degree from O.P. Jindal Global University, India. She is very passionate about disability justice, sexual and reproductive health and rights, anti-carceral politics, gender rights, and labor rights. She is an avid reader, amateur Carnatic music singer, and food enthusiast. Anusha is a person with a disability. She acquired her disability about 4 years ago when she became blind. She believes in disability inclusion through education and awareness creation. Continue reading

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Introducing I-House Resident Events

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a restful summer and are feeling recharged for the upcoming school year. If you’re a new resident, welcome to I-House! For those who may not know what to expect, here is a comprehensive … Continue reading

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International House, A Veritable Social Bubble

(For French speakers, I have included a translation of this article in French below.) Overlooking Berkeley’s Campus, high on Bancroft Way, stands an ivory-domed house with slightly Spanish architecture: International House at UC Berkeley. Funded in 1930 by the famous businessman … Continue reading

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My 5 Favorite Things About I-House

There are several reasons to love I-House but here are my top five! #InternationalHouse @ihouseberkeley Continue reading

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Big Give at I-House 2022

The Big Give was truly a day of celebration. The university-wide annual fundraising event was nothing short of exciting as students, faculty, alumni and other members of the Cal community came together to support the amazing programs and organizations that … Continue reading

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