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1970's 1989 1980 The Board commits to increasing scholarship support which grows from $68,600 in 1990 to $221,000 in 1996. Scholarship funding is spurred by the 60th and 65th anniversary galas honoring David Rockefeller and Arun Sarin (IH 1975-78). Joe Lurie initiates summer Elderhostel programs. 1991 1997 2002 In 1974, the House tradition of free speech comes under attack after controversial programs on the Middle East provoke debate about appropriate programs for I-House. The Board reaffirms the free speech policy and emphasizes the traditions of mutual respect and tolerance. Alumni and friends support the 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign resulting in renovations to the Auditorium, Great Hall, and administrative offices. 1990 - 96 The tradition of cultural festivals returns with the Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures, a full day of performances, arts and crafts, cultural booths, and food from around the world. The event is held each year in April in conjunction with Cal Day. Joe Lurie is appointed the third Executive Director. He inaugurated gala fundraising celebrations, inspired a PBS documentary, and wrote an I-House history. Lurie loves sharing maxims illustrating I-House's important mission. A favorite: The stranger sees only what he knows. 1988 I remember students from around the world watching as the Berlin Wall came tumbling down. I looked around me and realized how many of us at I-House had taken down the walls within ourselves. The world was not only changing on the screen – it was changing through us at I-House. Living here taught me more about politics than my graduate classes in political science. – Bonnie Wasserman (IH 1989-90) A new ramp at the entrance of I-House is constructed to facilitate access for people with disabilities. Residents Victor Pineda (IH 1999-2000) and Daniel Florio (IH 1993-96) become activists for disability rights and serve on a U.N. committee promoting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities worldwide. Rotary World Peace Scholars release doves at a Celebration of Peace in remembrance of September 11, 2001.