The newsletter for friends & alumni of International House
Fall-Winter 2009-2010 | Email digest version | Full PDF version
"Culture Bridge" Forges Paths for Global Understanding
This fall launched a new initiative that formalizes intercultural skills training at I-House as never before under the mantle of “Culture Bridge.”
Fadekemi Oba, doctoral student in Chemistry, with family ties to Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago and the US, is one of eight Gateway scholars at I-House. Learn more, page 3.
A wind energy pioneer, Griffith is working on machines that fly at 2,000 feet and generate clean electricity.
Did You Graduate From Cal Between 2005-2009?
Gifts from recent grads will be quadrupled by Cal with the New Alumni Challenge. Multiply the impact of your generosity- $100 becomes $400 - sponsoring dinner for 80 residents at Sunday Supper.
Programs On International Politics, Responsible Business & Thoughtful Travel
Impressive programs this fall include, from left: Malalai Joya, MP in Afghanistan, Rick Steves, Citizen Diplomat, Anwar Ibrahim, MP in Malaysia and Sally Jewell, President and CEO of REI. Full story, page 1.
NBC Bay Area News Anchor Diane Dwyer and jazz club owner and restaurateur Yoshi Akiba lend their time and talent to I-House.
Full story, page 5
Alumni News & Notes From Every Decade
Erasmia Kitou and Michael Surowiecki were married in Greece in June. Erie and Mike met at I-House during Coffee Hour. More on page 6.
Special events and reunions are planned for our anniversary celebration from June 2010 to August 2011. Share your I-House perspective via email ihalumni@berkeley.edu.
Also in this issue:
- Director's Message: A Fresh Perspective: International House in 2010 and Beyond, p.2
- Letter From: Ahmed Usmani (IH 1993-95) Another I-House Romance! p.2
- Alumni Couple Ellen and Bjarne Hisdal Leave Legacy for I-House, p.2
- Resident Usree Bhattacharya Implements Summer Peace Project in India, p.3
- Barbara Lynch Essays Capture I-House Experience, p.3
- Senrei Nishikawa Performs at I-House, p.3
- Improvements In Information Systems p.3
- Alumni Reunions held in Los Angeles & San Diego, p.4
- Golden Age Alumni Gather for Tea and Stories, p.4
- Forum on Obama and Middle East Peace Draws Alumni, Friends, p.5
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