FAREWELL TO FRIENDS & IN MEMORIAM

FAREWELL TO FRIENDS Raymond L. Matthai, resident in 1937-'38, was an active contributor to the cultural life of International House. He organized a chamber orchestra and enjoyed showing the lively side of American culture. One highlight was a song and dance performance of the Florodora Sextet featuring Gay Nineties costumes, top hats, and handlebar moustaches. Ray graduated cum laude with a degree in music. He married Mary Philippa Currie ("Phil") whom he met at International House. Ray had a long and successful career in the schools in Taft, California, teaching music, conducting, and as an adult education administrator. He died November 13, 1998. We, his many friends, remember his charming manner, cheerful disposition, his integrity, high standards, and outstanding achievements. - Warren Swing (IH 1936-'38) Stefan Riesenfeld, an internationally respected legal expert and professor emeritus of law at Boalt, came to International House in 1935 to escape the political climate in Germany. Born in Breslau, Germany, Riesenfeld joined the Berkeley faculty in 1952. He was also active in diplomatic relations, serving as legal advisor for the U.S. in the Panama Canal treaty negotiations and the Iran hostage case. In the classroom, Riesenfeld gave all his lectures without notes and was known for his tough yet humorous style. Hundreds of students attended his lectures each semester for 46 years. Although officially retired, he continued to teach courses at Boalt. He passed away on February 17 at the age of 90, the day after he completed grading blue books. Glenn T. Seaborg, one of the greatest chemists of the 20th century, died February 25th at the age of 86. Seaborg was a Nobel Laureate, an influential voice on national policy, an advisor to ten U.S. presidents, and a beloved Cal professor. Former president of U.C., Clark Kerr said of Seaborg, "I consider Glenn Seaborg, among all the faculty of the University of California, to be the most distinguished in all the four areas of excellence in which we judge faculty-research, teaching, university service, and service to the country." His contributions included the co-discovery of plutonium-238 and -239 plus nine other transuranium elements including Seaborgium, named in his honor. Seaborg came to Berkeley in 1934 as a graduate student enchanted by the possibilities of science. He was an active non-resident member of the House, served on the Board of Directors, and was a frequent visitor to the House for seven decades.   GIFTS IN HONOR AND IN MEMORY Commemorate an anniversary, celebrate a birthday, or honor an individual with a gift to International House. I-House will send a gift announcement to the honoree or family member.

IN MEMORIAM 1930's Alumni Marjorie R. Gray November, 1998 Milton Marks December, 1998 Servart Ojakian January, 1999 Thomas C. Parsons August, 1998 Stefan A. Riesenfeld February, 1999 Glenn T. Seaborg February, 1999 Chester J. Wolf October, 1998 1940's Alumni Arthur J. Benson September, 1998 Meta L. Berry December, 1998 Elizabeth W. Bingham November, 1998 Denis A. Flagg January, 1999 Eder Hansen December, 1998 Jack M. Peterson February, 1999 Lorin H. Tryon February, 1999 Dean R. Underwood October, 1998 1950's Alumni Richard G. LeClair August, 1998 1970's Alumni Joanna Kaufman February, 1999 Sandra L. Starr September, 1998 1990's Alumni Edward J. Olney February, 1999 Friends of I-House Aldo Di Vergilio December, 1998

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