Tag Archives: I-House Life
The Rockin’ I-House Mailman
Ciao Riccardo! This is how I greet Richard, one of the beloved I-House mailmen, at least twice per day. Richard has been on the US Postal Service’s so called Panoramic route for the last 40 years and at I-House we are … Continue reading
Buongiorno I-House
A job at I-House is not your everyday job. We still clock in and out, write reports, have supervisors and hold meetings. But there is more than that here: we are part of a big community made by smart International … Continue reading
Summer of 1989 25th Anniversary Reunion
Letter From…. Alumnus Kamran Nemati (IH 1984-1995) Summer of 1989 at International House Berkeley was a special summer. For those of us who had the privilege of living there at that time, it brings special memories. We had a large … Continue reading
Where Dreams Change!!!
“I close my eyes, then I drift away, into the magic night I softly say. A silent prayer, like dreamers do, then I fall asleep to dream my dreams of you.” -Roy Orbison Woosssshhhh!!! the wind blew into our faces … Continue reading
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Tagged Border Crossing, Dreams, Friendship, fun, I-House Events, I-House Life
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Navigating Cultures – Fall 2014 Course at I-House
Navigating Cultures: Living & Working Around the Globe in the 21st Century (Peace and Conflict Studies 119 P004 Fall Semester 2014, Four Units) This four-unit course created at International House provides the knowledge and skills to be more effective in … Continue reading
The Spirit Transforms !!! Border Crossing Essay
“I used to live in a room full of mirrors, all I could see was me. I took my spirit and crashed my mirrors, now the whole world is here for me to see.” – Jimi Hendrix Zzzziipppp!!! Throwing the … Continue reading
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A House away from home
Once an I-House resident, forever an I-House resident. That’s why during my days at the I-House Front Desk I receive so many visits of people who 10, 20, 30, 40, 44 years ago spent some time between these walls and … Continue reading
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Tagged alumni, Friendship, front desk, I-House Life
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How I-House became a window to Cameroon
This is the story of a future African leader who is already a role model in her country. But it’s also the story of how her family helped her to come to the United States after getting an important government fellowship. … Continue reading
Fireworks, Oakland Symphony Orchestra, July 3
See more photos of the event at: http://richmondstandard.com/2014/07/stunning-photos-independence-day-festivities-craneway-pavilion/ $10 covers transportation and bag lunch. Concert begins 6:30 pm. Limited to 25 seats Residents sign up in Program Office or online: ihousesummerprograms2014.eventbrite.com
Say Cheese!
It happens at I-House on an ordinary day. Two Chinese students from Hunan province, Yang and Tian Yi, come to the Front Desk and out of the blue ask me what Caprese is. Apparently they have just eaten this very … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 