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Alumni News & Notes 1950s 1960s Norden H. "Dan" Cheatham recently visited IH and shared many happy stories of his time at I-House in 1958, including membership in the UC Berkeley Marching Band, one of the oldest college marching bands (100 years!) on the west coast. Dan's career took him from an I-House 8th floor room, to forests of the island of Maui, Hawaii, to the Palau islands as the Conservation Officer for the then U.S. Trust Territory of Pacific Islands, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. He later participated in the development of the University's system of natural history research reserves located throughout the State of California. Claire (Michelson) Greiner recently moved to Reno, Nevada to be nearer to her son Miles (IH Alum 1970s) and his family. She enjoys reading the I-House Times, especially when she reads about old friends such as Hugh and Lois Warren. Paulette Lassaga writes, "I cherish my time spent at Berkeley, and I spent 25 years teaching French and Spanish at my local high school in Wheatland, California." Donald Michael Platt discussed his 17th century novels Rocamora and House of Rocamora in an internet radio interview on January 16, 2013. House of Rocamora continues the exceptional life of roguish Vicente de Rocamora, the historical Dominican friar, royal confessor for Holy Roman Empress María when she was Infanta of Spain, putative Inquisitor General, and master of disguise. William W. Shane writes, "Now almost 20 years retired, I work regularly at the Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy. I spent most of my career in The Netherlands. Did my two years at I-House contribute to my choice to live abroad? I don't know, but it may have been a sign of things to come." Bonnie R. Wilson writes, "On October 19, I attended the 60th reunion of my class, 'The Golden Crew of '52.' It's the last reunion I plan to attend, at present! P.S. I'm always indebted to I-House as the place where I found a husband... and a smart one!" Did you meet your sweetheart at I-House? Share your story with us by emailing ihalumni@berkeley.edu. We'll add you names to the I-House Couples list and feature your photo and story our Love page: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu/love Share the love! ♥ Kwei and Michele Ü write, "With best wishes, gratitude for the honor to be associated so closely with I-House, appreciation for the efforts of you all and with hope for world peace." Wayne (IH 1963-66) and Mary Walker visited us in late February from St. Louis, Missouri. "My visit to I-House brought back many happy memories. While there have been some major changes, some parts of the House remain the same," remarked Wayne. The Walkers also participated in the dedication an I-House library table in memory of Wayne's dear friend and fellow IH alumnus, Frank Brechka (IH 63-64), who passed away last August. Read more about Mr. Brechka on page 8. 1970s Gary Brewer writes, "Our familyowned business, www.digitaleyemedia. com, which started in 2001 and delivers Digital Marketing services to small to medium business in Southern California, was recently nominated for the 13th Annual Family Owned Business Awards by the Orange County Business Journal and Cal State Fullerton's Center for Family Business. Wish us luck!" Andrew W. Harrell writes, "I lived at I-House from 1972-74 while working on my doctorate in mathematics. After living there I worked for the US Government for 37 years doing R&D coordinating and research mathematics related to US Army Engineer planning, computer programming, geotechnical engineering, vibration analysis, vehicle testing, digital mapping. I'm now retired and writing a book on Southern US History and one on computer mathematics. To have a place to return to and continue to study, listen, work together with fellow international students and scholars is of lasting value to me. Many thanks to the I-House staff for arranging the summer reunions and teaching conferences there. It is heartening to know you are interested in keeping up with all our former residents and alumni." International House Times 11