Dear I-House Friends,
As 2016 draws to a close, I would like to take a moment to share with you just a few milestones that made this a wonderful year at International House. Continue reading
Thank you for being part of our global community
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Big Thanks! You are the I-HOUSE Berkeley Effect
Dear I-House Friends,
During this season of gratitude, we want to send a BIG THANKS TO YOU. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful community of residents, alumni, parents, and friends who understand the reasons for giving back to International House. Thank you for helping us build a strong foundation for our future. Continue reading
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Today is the BIG DAY!
I-House Friends,
Make your Big Give gift now, and tell us how the I-House Berkeley effect has shaped your world.
Join in on the fun throughout the day by following the contest leaderboards and see the hourly contest winners.
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Get ready for the Big Give: Ways to Join Now
Big Give is tomorrow but you can get a head start on making your donation TONIGHT at 9 pm PST!
We are in the final countdown for UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz. All online donations made to International House between 9 pm PST on Wednesday, November 16 and 9 pm PST on Thursday, November 17 make a huge impact! Continue reading
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I-House Connection November 2016
I-House Connection: Message from Hans, Big Give video and alumni contest, Mindful Self-Compassion workshop
Message from the Executive Director
Throughout its history, International House at UC Berkeley has been a place that brings diverse people together, helping them bridge their differences, and not separating them in artificial or derogatory ways. We believe strongly in removing barriers between our residents, visitors, and guests and building a world of greater understanding.
I-House will continue to pursue its mission of fostering intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships and leadership skills for the promotion of a more tolerant and peaceful world in the most vigorous way possible. This mission is even more important now than ever as the international debate and dialogue about cultural and economic differences will continue to be carried forward at all levels of government and society. Continue reading
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I-House Connection October 2016
October 2016
I-House Connection: CIL Updates, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Diwali, Big Give, and more!
Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) News
We are happy to share a guest post by Miranda Loos, the newest member of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) team. She started at I-House on August 1st and is excited to take CIL to the next level.
Staff Spotlight: Miranda Loos
We are happy to share a guest post by Miranda Loos, the newest member of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) team. She started at I-House on August 1st and is excited to take CIL to the next level.
Miranda Loos, Business Development Specialist for CIL
In my role as Business Development Specialist for the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL), I’m thrilled to lead the goal of expanding our reach to a wider community, one that surpasses the Berkeley borders. CIL facilitates a deeper level of understanding of cultural differences, equipping our residents, Berkeley staff, and students with intercultural leadership skills—skills that they can take with them throughout their lives and careers.
Global Homecoming schedule, speakers, and tasting menu announced!
Preserving the Legacy of the Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures
Global Homecoming: Sunday, October 2nd
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
It’s not too late to sign up for Global Homecoming, a collaboration between the Program Office and Alumni Relations. Don’t miss this day of excellent networking opportunities, unique I-House experiences, and scrumptious international treats! The House will be buzzing with excitement, and we hope you will join in the fun. Walk-ins welcome, but register now to receive your commemorative gift at the registration table.
Calling all alumni! Visit the alumni table from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to pick up your special gift. Join us for an I-House tour at 11:30 am.
See details of all events below.
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I-House Connection September 2016
September 2016
There are Many Facets to I-House Berkeley
Dear I-House Alumni, Friends, and Residents,
As you will see by reading this I-House Connection, there are indeed many facets to the I-House experience here in Berkeley. From dining to programming to special events such as our upcoming Global Homecoming on October 2nd, there are many ways to plug into the vibe of this special place. We invite you to consider these various ways of staying involved with the I-House mission of fostering intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships and leadership skills for the promotion of a more tolerant and peaceful world.
Our motto is, “Come, join us!” We take this statement of invitation very seriously and we hope that you do too. I-House realizes its mission best by involving many of our stakeholders in our undertakings. That means, of course, that the place comes alive when you show up! We hope that you will continue to do so on a regular basis!
Sincerely,
Hans Giesecke
Executive Director
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Fusing Cultures Through Food
We at International House are proud of the work of chef Jordan Lichman and his team, who demonstrate our mission through our dining operations. On any given day, they feed up to 1,000 residents, staff and UC Berkeley students. This is not an easy feat, but with our recently remodeled dining facilities, they have been successful in providing more than just satisfying meals for our diverse community.
We are happy to share a presentation by three UC Berkeley Journalism students who recently interviewed I-House Chef Jordan Lichman. The following presentation was developed for a class project and was not publicly distributed. We thank Nicole Henriksson, Jessica Han, and Cindy Ho for allowing us to share their project to our I-House residents, alumni and friends. (See below for student bios)
International House at UC Berkeley has been a multicultural residence hall for international students for nearly eighty-six years. By giving students a chance to interact with others from a huge range of backgrounds, I-House hopes to create lasting bonds founded on respect and understanding between its residents. Executive chef Jordan Lichman is proud to help I-House continue its mission by bringing people together with delicious and authentic multicultural cuisine.
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 