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The Stars Aligned for I-House during Big Give 2023

Big Give, the university-wide annual event, is a 24-hour fundraising blitz for all departments across campus, inviting friendly competition and philanthropy. It’s an opportunity for current and former residents to express gratitude towards I-House. The Big Give enables I-House to … Continue reading

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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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One Step After Another: My Story of Living with a Rare Health Condition

Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Anti-Body Disease. This is probably the first time you have ever come across these non-sensical string of words. However, this is what my existence pretty much revolves around. I had my first attack of this rare neurological … Continue reading

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Confronting Colorism and Healing from the Damage Caused by it

I lived in different cities across India as I was growing up. While I am originally from the South of the country, where darker skin is more common. However, I spent most of my childhood in the Northern part of … Continue reading

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Sharing the Light, One Candle at a Time

Here is a short poem I wrote to start today’s post, I call it, This Light. This light of peace I pass to you Pass this to another behind or by your side May the world see the beauty of … Continue reading

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Ubuntu – I Am Because We Are

International House is a laboratory for a new kind of experiment – the day-to-day practice of international fellowship among men and women. – John D. Rockefeller Jr., I-House Benefactor It’s up to us, the residents, to continue building on this … 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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Support I-House Today During Our Cal Big Give Challenge

Make a gift to I-House between now and 9:00 p.m. (PST) to help us unlock a 10K challenge!
https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/donate
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