I-House Speaker Series: Chris Anderson of Wired Magazine
Tuesday, April 10, 7:30 pm
Chris Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine, will discuss a new form of entrepreneurship taking root around the world. People are applying the Web’s social and innovation models to DIY “small batch” manufacturing, leading to what Mr. Anderson calls “the continuing industrialization of the Maker Movement”.
I-House residents are always FREE! Reserve your spot at:
http://ihousespeakerseriesspring2012residentticket.eventbrite.com
Spring Fest: April 21, 2012 (Cal Day)
The Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures "SpringFest" is an exuberant celebration of life and culture from around the globe. Sign-up for Resident Booth to represent your country! http://ihousespringfest2012.eventbrite.com.
SpringFest Info sessions will be held right before Coffee Hours.
Check flyers for info session locations and learn more about SpringFest at:
http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/programs/springfest.php. Planning on just attending SpringFest? Sign up by clicking the link below and don't forget to visit the Upper Patio area, where the country focus will be Russia, to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes!
http://ihousespringfest2012attending.eventbrite.com
I-House Film Series: The Other Half
Tuesday, April 24, 7 pm
Working as a secretary for a legal office, Xiaofen records the sordid aspects of clients' lives: divorce, medical malpractice, financial corruption and revenge. She begins to question her relationship with her boyfriend fresh out of prison and looking to get into trouble again. While dealing with the overwhelming social malaise around her, rumors spread of a disaster at the chemical plant, threatening to poison the city.
Register for your FREE tickets at: http://ihousefilmseriesresidenttickets.eventbrite.com
I-House Speaker Series: The Mugging of Main Street in America-Implications for the World with Robert Scheer
Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 pm
Robert Scheer, Editor-in-Chief of Truthdig.com, has built a reputation for strong social and political writing over his 30 years as a journalist. His in-depth interviews have made headlines, including the famous Playboy magazine interview in which Jimmy Carter confessed to the lust in his heart and notable Los Angeles Times interviews with Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and many other prominent political and cultural figures. A USC professor and radio personality on Left, Right and Center with Arianna Huffington, Scheer is author of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street. Mr. Scheer will speak to the current social, political, and economic climate in the U.S. and its implications for the world today.
I-House residents are always FREE! Reserve your spot at:
http://ihousespeakerseriesspring2012residentticket.eventbrite.com
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kalpakam Award for Volunteer Service
The Kalpakam Award for outstanding volunteerism honors an American or international I-House resident who has made sustained, exceptional contributions to the community, whether by tutoring, working with the homeless or handicapped, fundraising, special causes, or other types of volunteer service. In the past this has included counseling prisoners, mentoring disadvantaged students, and using animal pets to provide therapy for the seriously ill, but examples of suitable work for this award are endless!
Nominees cannot self-nominate. Nomination should be made by another party through submission to I-House Program Office of a hard copy/soft copy one-page letter describing in depth the nominee’s sustained ongoing voluntary work in the San Francisco Bay Area, and some of its positive impacts.
Nomination Deadline: Monday, April 9, 2012
The winner will be honored at the Spring Candlelight Sunday Supper in late April, and photos may appear in the I-House Times Newsletter.
Salsa Social Dance Class: with World Award Winning Dancer Timea Potys
Mondays, in April, 8 - 10 pm
Professional dance instructor Timea Potys heats things up at I-House with Salsa classes every Monday night. No partner required! Classes are FREE for Residents, Alumni and Members of I-House, $10 for the General Public.
Sign up in the Program Office or e-mail ihprograms@berkeley.edu.
Community Visits
These very popular trips give you the opportunity to discover the "real California." There is one trip remaining for Spring:
Richmond Rotary-April 13
Visit the historic Red Oak Victory Ship in Richmond's harbor, enjoy a luncheon with Richmond Rotary Club members with guest speaker, Consul General of India,and explore the amazing solar installation at the West County Waste Water District. Limited to 20 students.
$10 for international residents
$15 for international students and visiting scholars
Sign up at: http://ihouserichmondvisit2012.eventbrite.com/
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