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Resident e-News | September 8, 2011

I-House e-News is a bi-weekly email to all residents with upcoming events, contests and networking opportunities.Your e-news will be emailed to you every other week. Stay up to date on all things I-House!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS & DEADLINES

 

Attend Enchanting Ethnic Dance of Indonesia - BalineseBalinese Dance Dance Performance at I-House (Sept. 9) Free! 
The Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco in collaboration with the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, I-House UC Berkeley and University of San Francisco proudly present this Indonesian dance event by the Indonesian Institute of The Arts - Denpasar, Bali.

This performance is FREE of charge! To sign-up go to http://ihousebalineseperformance.eventbrite.com/

DON'T MISS THE FREE SPEAKER'S SERIES PRESENTATION BY AMBASSADOR SWAJAYA OF ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) ON SEPTEMBER 22!

WANTED: Photo of a Clean & Tidy Double Room for our Website!
Email your best photo to Laurie Ferris, lferris@berkeley.edu by September 12. Best photo will replace double room photo on this page: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/applicants/rates.php . If your photo is used, you win an I-House T-Shirt!

Run for I-House Council!
I-House Council is the resident student government that represents YOUR voice in I-House.  Councilors plan events and approve funding for resident proposals, in addition to working on I-House policy issues.  You can nominate yourself to run for Council by filling out an application before Wednesday, Sept 14th!  Pick up an application in the Program Office.

The I-House Council is made up of 12 members who are the elected representative body of the residents.  Council meets weekly and operates under its own Constitution. Residents are urged to run for Council and contribute to the diverse life at International House!

Saturday, October 1, 10 am - 4 pm
Contra Costa Community Visit-
The Ultimate Cross-Cultural Experience!
Meet Walnut Creek Rotary families and find out what life in America is like with an old fashioned picnic/bbq, agricultural & winery tour and much more. Space is limited and this trip sells out every year, so sign up in the Program Office ASAP! Cost is $15 for residents.

Saturday, October 1, 10 am - 4 pm
Yoshi's Flipside: A Japanese Culture Experience
Experience contemporary & traditional Japanese Culture in the fabu-lush surroundings of Yoshi's San Francisco. Japanese lunch included! $10 tickets available to I-House residents from Dave Tozer in the Development Office on the 2nd floor. View flyer (pdf) for more details.

Be Informed-Join the Program Office Facebook Group!
Be the first to know about events and programs at I-House. Join us at:  
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/programoffice/
and get a free tote bag!

Berkeley Fair Trade Map
Did you know Berkeley is recognized as a Fair Trade Town? This map features coupons and highlights cafés, restaurants, and shops that provide fair trade business practices. PDF of map available in both English and Japanese.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT I-HOUSE
Full Calendar on-line at ihouse.berkeley.edu

Monday, September  12 & 19, 8 pm
Sizzling Latin Social Dance Class

Monday, September  13, 7 pm
I-House Film Series: Amreeka

Friday, September  16, 6 pm
Mexican Independence Day Dinner

Sunday, September  18, 9:30 am
San Francisco Mural Walking Tour with Lee Zeigler

Friday, September  16, 6 pm
Mexican Independence Day Dinner

Wednesday, September  21, 7:30 pm
I-House Fall Concert 2011

Thursday, September  22, 7:30 pm
The Development of Regional Architecture and The Role of ASEAN with Ambassador Swajaya

Tuesday, September  27, 7 pm
I-House Film Series: Guantanamera