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Category Archives: Faces of I-House
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
Big Thanks! You are the I-HOUSE Berkeley Effect
Dear I-House Friends, During this season of gratitude, we want to send a BIG THANKS TO YOU. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful community of residents, alumni, parents, and friends who understand the reasons for giving back to … Continue reading
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Tagged #CalBigGive, alumni, Big Give, Biggive, Thanksgiving
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Staff Spotlight: Lauren Moloney-Egnatios
I’m happy to share a guest post by Lauren Moloney-Egnatios, the newest member of the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership (CIL) team. Developing Global Leaders at I-House By Lauren Moloney-Egnatios When I first walked through the doors of UC Berkeley’s … Continue reading
Thankful for you
Dear I-House Friends, During this time of gratitude, we want to send our thanks to you for being a part of I-House by sharing your inspiring stories, participating in our events, or making a gift to support our mission. This … Continue reading
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Tagged #CalBigGive, activities, alumni, Berkeley, Big Give, Biggive, Friendship, I-House Life, Thanksgiving
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I-House Magician in the Spotlight for Staff Appreciation Week
Every June, UC Berkeley hosts a Summerfest event, complete with live music, food trucks, photo booths, activities and free t-shirts specially made for staff. This year, UC Berkeley Human Resources shined a spotlight on the hidden talents of four long-term UC … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, Berkeley, I-House Life, magic, Magician, staff, summer
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Farewell to I-House
I tend to be a pretty sappy person and dread goodbyes, but even I didn’t predict how hard saying goodbye to I-House would be. Coupled with an incredibly intense end of semester, the end snuck up on me, and I … Continue reading
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Tagged activities, Friendship, fun, Gala, I-House Life
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The experience of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
(This post is written in both English and Cebuano. Read the Cebuano translation below. Cebuano is a language spoken by more than 20 million people in the central Philippines.) (Nagsulat ko ang kining sulat sa Ingles ug sa Bisaya sad. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cebuano, I-House Life, Peace Corps, Philippines, RPCV
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Where are they now? Sophie Marnette and Ted Piepenbrock
Greetings from Berkeley. This month, we’re delighted to feature an I-House alumni couple in our Where are they now series. Alumna Sophie Marnette visited Berkeley in January and we chatted at the I-House Café where she shared some favorite memories. … Continue reading
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Every Kind of People at Sunday Supper
One of the oldest continuing International House traditions, Sunday Supper is a wonderful celebration of multicultural community and fellowship. The February 8th Sunday Supper began with a video montage of images of resident experiences alongside the lyrics to Robert Palmer’s … Continue reading
The Bhutanese Dream Awakens
Gabriel García Márquez used to say that all human beings have three lives: a public one, a private one and a secret one. My secret life, so private that I keep it just to myself, has always been quite ample. … Continue reading
