I-House Connection

Our monthly newsletter, I-House Connection, keeps you informed about programs, events, and community updates. 

Shaun Carver's executive newsletter, Global Perspectives, is sent quarterly.

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The I-House Connection: August 2024

August 8, 2024
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
The I-House Connection: Exciting Updates: Reunion Brunch, New Board Members, Gateway Fellows, and Meal Plans!

The I-House Connection: September 2025

September 11, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Shaun Carver at the resident retreat campfire

Dear I-House Community,

Last weekend, 272 residents embarked on I-House's annual resident retreat, a tradition many of you will remember as the magical beginning of your own I-House journey. For the first time, we ventured to Cal's Lair of the Golden Bear Camp in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where residents...

The I-House Connection: August 2025

August 18, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

I-House in 1930 with model T Ford car

Dear I-House Community,

Today is a special day: International House opened its doors 95 years ago on August 18, 1930. We're celebrating this milestone while welcoming a new group of residents who will join our vibrant community.

As I look out the window, I see families and friends helping move in...

From the Archives: The Rockefeller Letter

August 18, 2025
John D. Rockefeller, Jr.'s Letter to Robert Sproul
On the occasion of our 95th Anniversary, we are sharing a piece of I-House history in the letter from our benefactor, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to UC President Robert G. Sproul. Written on September 29, 1930, the year International House Berkeley opened its doors, this letter outlines the vision and purpose behind the establishment of International House on the West Coast.

My dear President Sproul:

The completion and opening of International House in Berkeley and its acceptance by the University of California, suggest to me the advisability of sending you a...

The I-House Connection: June 2025

June 12, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
The past month has been eventful for International House with news about the ban on international students at Harvard and the delay in interviews for student visas. These actions have created uncertainty, fear and confusion for international students across campuses nationwide. I see the toll this is taking on international students here at UC Berkeley and across campuses nationwide. These students are not only learners, but also researchers, entrepreneurs, and future leaders. Ensuring international students feel welcome and supported is not just good policy — it's essential for strengthening our communities and maintaining America's leadership in research and education. Welcoming and supporting international students is at the core of I-House's mission. Our team is working hard this summer, preparing to welcome our new residents for the coming academic year. We stay committed to ensuring international students always have a home at I-House.

The I-House Connection: July 2025

July 9, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
As we start our final summer school session this week, you can feel the shift happening around International House. Students are arriving early to squeeze in one last class, and the familiar rhythms of campus life are returning. The Great Hall is filling with residents settling in for study sessions or a chess game while excited conversations flow around the tables in the Dining Commons. Next month will bring another wave of energy as we welcome our academic year cohort. Our team has been busy preparing — planning a resident retreat in the Sierra Nevada mountains and putting together something special for I-House's 95th Anniversary celebration. We're also looking forward to August 10 for our Annual Alumni Reunion Brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be wonderful to see familiar faces back in these halls and catch up with old friends over stories about your time here. I hope to see you then!

The I-House Connection: May 2025

May 8, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
Now is the time of year at I-House when the joyful energy of graduation and new beginnings is mixed with bittersweet feelings of departure and change. This year, we are also aware of the added challenges many I-House residents are facing due to recent policy decisions by the shifting landscape of international education. Please know that I-House remains committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive community for all our residents.

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

The I-House Connection: January 2025

January 9, 2025
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director

Dear I-House Community,

January 2025 I-House ConnectionI 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...

The I-House Connection: October 2024

October 10, 2024
Shaun R. Carver, I-House Executive Director
The I-House Connection: October 2024