The I-House Connection: August 2023

I-House Residents Advancing Peace in Africa

Projects for Peace is an initiative that has been open to residents of International House - UC Berkeley to design grassroots projects for the summer—anywhere in the world—which promote peace and address the root causes of conflict among parties.

We encourage applicants to use their creativity to design projects and employ innovative techniques for engaging project participants in ways that focus on conflict resolution, reconciliation, building understanding and breaking down barriers that cause conflict and finding solutions for resolving conflict and maintaining peace. Projects received funding at $10,000 each.

Our Davis Projects for Peace award recipient roundup includes in-depth interviews with three I-House residents working on projects in their home countries in Africa:

• Dinah Lawan on Advancing Projects for Peace in Nigeria

• Martin Ssemulugo on Promoting Hygiene and Sanitation for Peace in Uganda

• Eric Assan on Advancing Digital Literacy for Peace in Ghana

Congratulations to all!  Special thanks to Carina Samson, our Summer Global Community Ambassador, for interviewing the peace award recipients.  

Meet Hawk Anderson, Resident Support Manager

We are pleased to announce our new Resident Support Manager overseeing the Resident Assistant team. Born and raised in the vibrant city of San Diego, California, Hawk's passion for community support and advocacy began to take shape during their upbringing in this diverse environment. During their K-12 education, Hawk participated in a Spanish immersion program, where they engaged in a full immersion experience to learn the Spanish language and culture. Hawk pursued their academic journey with a Sociology bachelor's degree at the University of California, Riverside. Building upon their passion for understanding human relationships and societal dynamics, they furthered their education with a master's degree in Human Relations at Northern Arizona University. During their studies, Hawk also had the incredible opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture while studying abroad in Greece. There, they conducted research on queer activism and history, broadening their perspectives on global LGBTQIA+ issues.

For the past three years, Hawk has been devotedly serving the student community at UC Berkeley. Their commitment to promoting inclusivity and equality is evident through their various roles and achievements on campus. Hawk proudly served as the Chair for the Chancellor's Advisory Committee for the LGBTQIA+ community, championing the rights and well-being of queer staff, students, and faculty. Throughout their time at UC Berkeley, Hawk has taken on diverse leadership positions, including Resident Director at both Unit 1 and Unit 3, where they fostered a welcoming and inclusive living environment for all residents. Additionally, they have been an influential advisor for the Hall Association and UNITY, an organization that orchestrates the Annual Drag Show, a cherished event celebrating self-expression and acceptance.

Hawk's advocacy extends beyond campus life, as they are a passionate advocate for public transportation, recognizing its role in promoting sustainable living and accessible mobility for all. Their dedication to queer and feminist theory reflects their commitment to creating spaces where individuals can be their authentic selves without fear of judgment or discrimination.

Celebrate our Birthday at Edmonds' Café!

Special Café Offer:
Memory Lane Milkshake $3 August 14-20 only
Special Offer: Memory Lane Milkshake $3 August 14-20 only

Summer Hours through August 13th
Open seven days 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fall Hours Starting August 14th
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Visit the Café page at: ihouse.berkeley.edu/cafe
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Stay Connected with I-House Berkeley Connect

It is our goal to celebrate the lives and achievements of our alumni and the contributions they have made and continue to make in the world. We invite you to join the official global community and networking platform for I-House Berkeley alumni and residents, I-House Berkeley Connect. This platform is a great way to connect with your I-House friends and network with alumni near and far.

Incoming residents have been introducing themselves in their private group and are eager to meet their future housemates in person next week! By sharing the link (ihberkeleyconnect.org) with fellow I-House alumni, you are helping to extend our reach and to keep the I-House connection alive!