Category Archives: Faces of I-House
Our residents challenge you to participate in Big Give
Dear Friends, Big Give is on Thursday, March 14th. Below are the ways you can help I-House, starting with sharing the video below. We are in the final countdown for UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz. Last year, … Continue reading
100,000 Grains of Sand Tour
Alice Lewthwaite, great-granddaughter of Harry Edmonds, the founder of the International House movement, is currently on a world tour called “100,000 Grains of Sand,” which represents the approximate number of alumni of International Houses worldwide. Following in Harry Edmonds’ footsteps, … Continue reading
Five Things to Know About I-House
1) I-House is not just for international students. Despite its name, International House is home to students from the United States as well as students from over 75 other countries every semester. Currently, U.S. residents represent some 23% of our … Continue reading
Last chance to support I-House in 2017
Dear I-House Friends, Thanks to alumni and supporters like you, more than 585 students from 76 countries had the opportunity to live here under the dome and share the I-House experience. We were able to give $713,500 in financial aid … Continue reading
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Please Support I-House Berkeley on Giving Tuesday
I-House Berkeley invites you to celebrate Giving Tuesday with us. Today, I-House joins non-profits, families, businesses, community leaders, and students around the world to come together to celebrate a new tradition of generosity and giving back to their communities. Your gift … Continue reading
Thanksgiving message from Hans and residents
My colleagues and I wish you all the best as we approach the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. This is one of the most special times of the year in the USA as it is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude for … Continue reading
Staff Spotlight: Laurie Ferris and Veronica Alvarez
We are happy to share a story from UC Berkeley’s latest wellness newsletter that features two I-House employees, Laurie Ferris and Veronica Alvarez, who are Wellness Ambassadors for I-House. This program helps staff stay healthy so that they can better … Continue reading
