I-House: Where UC Berkeley Meets the World
A glimpse of what's happening at International House, UC Berkeley
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Read ArticleThe I-House Connection: Communal living podcast; Our 89th Birthday; Join Bay Area Host Family Program; Joe Lurie to lead tour at Global Home
Dear Alumni and Friends, We are pleased to share that International House was recently featured in a podcast produced by The Bancroft Library about communal living. The episode features an audio...
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July I-House Connection: News of Betsey Warrick; I-House Turns 89; Save the Date for Global Homecoming
Dear Alumni and Friends, It is with heartfelt sadness that we transmit this announcement about the recent passing of Elizabeth “Betsey” Warrick, longtime supporter and former First Lady of...
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Read ArticleTen Things to Know Before Coming to International House at UC Berkeley
Hi there! It has been an incredible experience to live at International House as an exchange student in Berkeley. Here are ten insights that will probably be useful for your stay at UC Berkeley....
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Read ArticleHow to Make the Most of Your Time At Cal
Hello friends, happy spring! As I type these words, it is the last week of instruction for the semester, and, in fact, it is only a handful of days before I officially graduate. I have had a truly...
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Read ArticleA Very Spanish Day at UC Berkeley
On Wednesday, April 24th we had the opportunity to live a very Spanish day in Berkeley, 12,000 km away from my home in Spain. (For Spanish speakers, I have included a translation of this article...
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Read ArticleInteresting Facts about Baroness Oona King, I-House Alumna of the Year
Greetings from Berkeley! We are so pleased to honor Baroness Oona King (IH 1989-90) at this year’s Gala and present her with the 2019 Alumna of the Year award for her advocacy in human rights, her...
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Read ArticleBaroness Oona King (IH 1989-90) to be honored at I-House Gala
Dear I-House alumni and friends, Each year, I-House proudly celebrates and honors distinguished individuals who embody our mission to promote a world of greater understanding and peace. Baroness...
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Read ArticleFavorite Berkeley Sights
Hello friends! The semester is winding down, and I know that a lot of people (myself included) are trying to make the most of living in Berkeley and I-House before having to leave. If you’ve spent...
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Read ArticleA Week at I-House
International House is, in my humble opinion, the best residence for students attending UC Berkeley. The location, view, and amenities are fantastic, and the people are, of course, wonderful....
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Read ArticleI-House Times Newsletter: Cultivating Community
Dear I-House alumni and friends, We hope that you enjoy the latest I-House Times newsletter featuring stories about the residential experience and our endeavors to cultivate community. In This...
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Read ArticleBig Thanks; May 9th Gala to Honor Baroness Oona King; Join us for CalDay on April 13th
I-House Resident Council Spring 2019 – * see below for names Dear Alumni and friends, Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Big Give for International House on Thursday, March 14th! You...
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Read ArticleHappy Big Give Day! Help I-House reach goal of 150 gifts
Dear I-House friends, Today’s the day! Help us reach our matching challenge goals by making a gift now. If you already made a gift, we thank you! All gifts to I-House during the Big Give make an...
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Read ArticleBig Give is on! Make a gift and check out the contests to help I-House make a greater impact
Dear Friends, UC Berkeley’s Big Give, a 24-hour online fundraising blitz starts now! Your online gift will go a long way to help us reach our goal of 150 gifts in 24 hours. International gifts...
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Read ArticleOur 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...
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Read ArticleBest Places to Study at I-House
Hello everyone! Midterm season is upon us, and with the steady accumulation of assignments comes the fast approach of deadlines. Even the word ‘midterms’ can bring a look of terror on any...
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Read ArticleMarch I-House Connection: Save the dates for Big Give on March 14th and Gala on May 9th
Director of Philanthropy’s Message Dear I-House Alumni and Friends, Thank you for welcoming me to International House in my new role as the Director of Philanthropy! In these challenging times,...
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Read ArticleTime to Thrive: Sunday Supper Winter 2019
In 1909, Harry and Florence Edmonds, promoters of the I-House movement, started a tradition of hosting dinners in their home to counter the loneliness and isolation of international students in...
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Read ArticleWhat’s Your Love Language?
I-House has been the set behind many romances over the decades. In fact, more than a thousand alumni have found love ‘under the dome’, often coming from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and...
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Read ArticleMusic Practice Rooms: Where Talent is Born at I-House
“If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me to sing.” ― J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Music has been shown to have beneficial effects for human health: it increases cognitive performance, improves memory,...
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Read ArticleResident Orientation Retreats: a fun way to start the semester
At the beginning of every semester, the International House Program Office organizes two-day retreats at Walker Creek Ranch in Marin County, offering residents the opportunity to have fun and meet...
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