Category Archives: Upcoming Events
The Big Give Helps Support I-House
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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Turkey for the people of I-House
What’s all the fuss around an enormous roasted turkey, countless bowls of sides, mashed potatoes and a sweet, very tart cranberry sauce? It’s what I-House residents who are part of our Host Family Program are going to discover next Thursday, … Continue reading
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Tagged dinner, holidays, Host Family Program, Thanksgiving
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The Big Give
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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In two weeks…
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
Globalzation and Día de los Muertos
Globalization is a loaded word with many different connotations and interpretations of its consequences. While some people believe that Globalization is diluting world cultures while intensifying disparities in wealth and power, others believe that Globalization is “flattening” disparities and infinitely … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, Berkeley, culture, Halloween, holidays, I-House, I-House Life, San Francisco
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Halloween in Santa Barbara
Bonjour ! Now that Gabby has showed you how to choose the perfect Halloween costume, where should you go to show off your costume? The answer is Santa Barbara! Every year, tens of thousands of students from all over California … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, fun, Halloween, I-House, I-House Events, I-House Life, international house
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Choosing the Perfect Halloween Costume
Lions and Tigers and Golden Bears aren’t the only creatures that are lurking around campus these days. Halloween is just around the corner and as each day passes, more and more pumpkins appear on the doorsteps of residences all over … Continue reading
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Join us for Discover Cal, Diwali & UN Day Celebration Dinner
Discover Cal: A Menu for Change: Transforming the Food System You are invited to register for Discover Cal, a traveling lecture series that brings renowned faculty to the extended Cal family. Meet Hans Giesecke, Executive Director, or Joy Iwasa, Interim … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, alumni, dining hall, dinner, Friendship, I-House Life, international house, what's cooking
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Great California ShakeOut: Oct. 16, 2014
Sharing an important message about an earthquake drill that UC Berkeley participates in: Dear Campus Community, On Thursday, October 16, the campus will participate in the “Great California ShakeOut,” a day of special events organized to inspire Californians to get … Continue reading
Close Encounters of a Cross Cultural Kind at I-House with Joe Lurie
Astonishing Tales about the I-House Building and its Extraordinary Mix of Residents Over Eight Decades It would be very challenging to find someone who knows more about I-House or a better story teller than Joe Lurie. Joe was the Executive … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 