Executive Director Message

The I-House Connection: October 2022

October 20, 2022

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

In this issue: The I-House Connection: Spring Housing Application; Meet the PAs; Discover Cal NY; Thanks and Farewell to Tim Lynch

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The I-House Connection: August 2021

August 12, 2021

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Read Executive Director Shaun Carver's news from I-House Berkeley. In this issue: Anniversary Reflections; Dining Commons News; Resident Support Services; Job Opportunities

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The I-House Connection: May 2025

May 8, 2025

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

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The I-House Connection: April 2025

April 10, 2025

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Explore how International House Berkeley continues to champion global understanding and intercultural leadership in today's complex world. - Executive Director Shaun Carver featured in Forbes, sharing insights on the importance of supporting international students in U.S. higher education. - VP Nayeli Vivanco speaks at SXSW EDU, highlighting the role of free speech and giving everyone a voice in polarized times. - Discover recent I-House events, alumni updates, and new additions to our swag store! Read the full newsletter

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The I-House Connection: January 2025

January 9, 2025

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

I hope your new year is off to a great start! One of our resolutions this year at I-House is to continue to grow and strengthen connections among our alumni worldwide through the development of I-House alumni clubs. If you would like to help with this effort by serving as an alumni ambassador in your region of the world, please let us know by sending an email to alumni@ihouseberkeley.org. Next week, I'll be in Northern India and look forward to meeting alumni at events in New Delhi – details are below. Please join us if you can and help spread the word to other I-House alumni in that region!

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The I-House Connection: March 2025

March 11, 2025

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Sunday was the International House Awards Celebration and Gala, and I’m still feeling buoyed by the celebration, the camaraderie, and the beautiful reminder of what I-House is all about. We were honored to share this festive occasion with Rich Lyons, the new Honorary Chairman of the Board for I-House, and many I-House alumni, friends, and residents for this special event. Once again, my heartfelt congratulations to our distinguished awardees: Markos Kounalakis (IH 1977-78), The University Section Club, and Excellence Anurika Joshua (IH 2023-24). ...

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UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons Appointed Honorary Chairman of the Board

March 6, 2025

In summary, Lyons to join Executive Director, Dr. Shaun Carver, in honoring advocates and trailblazers who embody the I-House mission during the organization’s annual gala, March 9, 2025

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5 Reasons to Give to I-House Today

March 12, 2025

Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Dear I-House Community,

It’s the Big Give time of year again – please make a gift to International House during this UC Berkeley campus-wide day of giving!

If you’re looking for a reason to give to I-House, here are just a few:

The student from France, who is studying industrial engineering and operations research – and playing a bit of Schumann in the Great Hall to unwind. The Pakistani student who plans to return home after receiving his master of laws degree to build a human rights-focused law firm, from the ground up. He’s a recipient of an I-...