Join us for our Celebration & Awards Gala, honoring Sir Desmond Rea, Dr. Arlene Blum, and Dean S. Shankar Sastry
You are cordially invited to join the International House Board of Directors and International House Executive Director Hans Giesecke for an inspiring evening under the dome. Enjoy a festive red carpet entrance, where you will be greeted by I-House residents from around the globe.
International House Berkeley proudly recognizes the 2017 award recipients:
Sir Desmond Rea (IH 1966-67)
Global Ambassador of Peace and Inspiration
Dr. Arlene Blum (IH 1967-68)
Alumna of the Year
Dean S. Shankar Sastry (IH 1977-78)
Distinguished Alumni Professor of the Year
Learn about our honorees and purchase tickets at ihouse.berkeley.edu/gala
Thursday, April 27, 2017
6 pm Music & Mingling
Dinner & Program Follow
$275 per person
$150 per person for Young Diplomats (35 years of age and under)
Chevron Auditorium International House Berkeley
2299 Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley, CA
RSVPs kindly requested by April 14th
To register online or for more information, please visit ihouse.berkeley.edu/gala
or call 510.642.0124
Formal cocktail & international attire encouraged.
Catering provided by International House.
Valet parking provided.
The Fund for I-House
Proceeds from the annual Celebration and Awards Gala benefit The Fund for I-House, a critical resource that provides life-changing scholarships, inspirational programming, and crucial maintenance to our historic home. Your support of this year’s Gala will help ensure current and future residents are able to live, learn, and grow under the dome, furthering the I-House mission of fostering intercultural respect, understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills to promote a more tolerant and peaceful world.
You can find more Gala 2016 photos on the International House Facebook page. We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends to this year’s Gala on April 27th!