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1980s Alumni Laurie Masten (IH 1987-88) (pictured second from left), Annie So (IH 1982) (center), and their guests attended the San Diego Discover Cal event with Associate Director of Philanthropy, Joy Iwasa (second from right). During the visit, Laurie confirmed her thoughtful gift in her estate plans. We are grateful for supporters like Laurie for leaving a legacy gift to International House. 2000s Andrey Kolobov (IH 2003-04) writes, "I still fondly remember my time at I-House in 2003. I hope many more generations of students live the experience I did!" 2010s Anushree Avasthi (IH 2019) is currently working on a project with the Econ faculty at UC Berkeley. Jeremy Chu (IH 2019) writes that he is "starting my first year as a Ph.D. student at Stony Brook University." Satya Gontcho A Gontcho (IH 2012) writes, "I am traveling to Rome next week to receive the Giuseppe Sciacca International Award under the sponsorship of the European Union, the President and Ministries of Italy, and the Vatican. Apart from recognizing its recipient for excellence in their field, this award acknowledges efforts made to be a role model for future generations. Significant steps of my journey towards realizing the impact that I could have on the world around me, and how to use this for the best, were made during my time at I-House and Berkeley Lab in 2012." Patricie Uwase Mavubi (IH 2013-15) is now the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Infrastructure in Rwanda. She plans to return to Berkeley for a presentation on campus this spring. Joël ai (IH 2010-11) shares, "I went to Seoul for an I-House wedding — the bride and groom from South Korea and Germany met at I-House! Besides the wedding, we also had a 'Friends Day' where the bride showed us around the city. It was another fantastic I-House reunion, with California weather. Above is a picture of us when we dressed up with traditional Korean outfits and visited a temple!" Pictured from left: Jonghwan Kim (IH 2007-08), Joël ai (IH 2010-11), Haemin Lim (IH 2010-11), Hyesoo Yoon (bride), Martin Sehr (IH 2010-11) (groom), and Ayako Hirata (IH 2010-11). Caitlin Whitter (IH 2019) is continuing her Ph.D. in computer science. Alumni News & Notes International House Times 15 I-House Staff Transitions October 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020 Welcome New Staff Emily Goulart Catering Coordinator Shannon Fields Custodian Shanea Gideon Resident Evening Coordinator We would also like to congratulate Roxanne (Heglar) Pifer on her promotion to Director of Admissions & Housing. We strive to be as current and accurate as possible in this newsletter. If you have a correction or suggestion, contact the news team at ihalumni@berkeley.edu. For alumni who have moved, changed email or mailing addresses, or simply want to tell us what you have been up to since leaving I-House, please fill out the "Stay in Touch" form on our website at ihouse.berkeley.edu. As part of the preparations for our 90th Anniversary, and as a means of gathering wise counsel and other important untold stories, please share with us your reflections, guidance, ideas, and special memories. We're preparing a survey of members of the I-House community spanning the decades, and we hope that you will participate! Be on the lookout for this opportunity to share your experiences and ideas as we celebrate, commemorate, and contemplate the significance of nine decades of fostering intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more peaceful world. In the meantime, please keep in touch, come back and visit, or send a message to ihalumni@berkeley.edu. I-House Community Survey