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85 Years of Welcoming Residents
Today hundreds of UC Berkeley students from over sixty countries will settle into the iconic dome-topped International House. They arrive on the week that also marks the 85th Birthday of this unique institution dedicated to intercultural connections. “Every day, as … Continue reading
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I-House alum Paul Salz in the New York Times
We are honored to share updates and stories of our alumni that are featured in the media. If you have an article to share, email us at ihalumni@berkeley.edu. International House Berkeley alumnus Paul Salz (IH 1950-52) was featured in the July … Continue reading
Where are they now? Stefan Al
Greetings from Berkeley. This month’s Where are they now alumni series features Stefan Al (IH 2008-09). So, where is he now? Hint: Benjamin Franklin established this university.
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I-House Magician in the Spotlight for Staff Appreciation Week
Every June, UC Berkeley hosts a Summerfest event, complete with live music, food trucks, photo booths, activities and free t-shirts specially made for staff. This year, UC Berkeley Human Resources shined a spotlight on the hidden talents of four long-term UC … Continue reading
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Farewell to I-House
I tend to be a pretty sappy person and dread goodbyes, but even I didn’t predict how hard saying goodbye to I-House would be. Coupled with an incredibly intense end of semester, the end snuck up on me, and I … Continue reading
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The last week of the Intercultural Leadership Initiative course
My journey studying intercultural leadership through ILI has come to an end with our commencement that took place on Tuesday May 5th. Saying that this adventure has been a very enjoyable ride is an understatement! Like I had predicted when I … Continue reading
Same Same, But Different
At the start of the semester, my motivation to join the Intercultural Leadership Initiative (ILI) was very simple – to learn different cultures and make more friends. It turned out that ILI was much more than that. It offered me … Continue reading
So different and yet so similar – the irony of culture
This semester has been zooming by, and it is unbelievable that the ILI spring session is already gearing towards the end. The biggest thing I was able to grasp from the ILI is undoubtedly the “irony of culture.” Although we … Continue reading
I-House residents give the best travel advice
When traveling, I always prefer to get the inside scoop from people who truly know my destination. At I-House, I am blessed to have friends who can give me the scoop on their hometowns from all over the world. This … Continue reading
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Join us for Cal Day & Gala – Send us your news
Dear I-House Alumni and Friends, As we approach the completion of our Dining Commons Transformation Project, we are pleased to share this behind the scenes look at our progress. Completion of construction is scheduled for June, 2015. We’re looking forward … Continue reading
I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World 