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18 International House Times 1960s David Jenkins (IH 1960) Remembered for being a "leading light" in his profession, UC Berkeley Professor Emeritus David Jenkins died March 6 at the age of 85. Jenkins began his career in academia shortly after graduating from Kings College University of Durham, England, in 1960, with a Ph.D. in public health. In 1962, he joined UC Berkeley as an assistant professor in the department of civil engineering and eventually achieved full professor status in 1975, where he stayed until his retirement in 1999. Jenkins was highly regarded around the world for his groundbreaking developments in wastewater treatment processes, according to a memorial written by his department colleagues. Through his craft, he was able to continue the notable legacy of his father, Samuel H. Jenkins, who was known for his contributions in cleaning up the River Thames and other polluted rivers. Friends Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. Stephen D. Bechtel Jr. (known as Steve Jr.) was a global figure in business, public affairs, and philanthropy. He oversaw the company's growth into a world leader in the construction industry, building iconic infrastructure on six continents and pioneering new technologies, engineering and construction methods. Active in civic affairs, he served on six presidential commissions for three U.S. presidents. In 1991, President George H.W. Bush awarded Steve. Jr. the nation's highest honor for technological achievement, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. He also served in advisory roles at the California Institute of Technology, Purdue, MIT, Stanford, and the Hoover Institution. In 1995, a gift from S.D. Bechtel, Jr., Royal Barney Hogan, and Bechtel Foundations supported high-speed internet connections in resident rooms and established an endowment to support resident orientations. The gift was recognized at one of our galas in the late '90s with other family members present. Several annual gifts from the Stephen Bechtel Jr. Foundation have been received in support of our financial aid program and annual fund efforts. Mary Ann Mason (Former I-House Board Member) Mary Ann Mason served as UC Berkeley's first female graduate dean and was a dynamic champion for gender equity and work-family balance in academia. During Mason's distinguished two decades at UC Berkeley, she served as a professor of social welfare before ascending in 2000 to dean of the Graduate Division, which serves some 10,000 students. While gathering data about graduate students, she discovered that, while half were female, women represented a much smaller percentage of Berkeley's tenure-track faculty. Dean Mason was the Chairman of the International House Board of Directors Financial Aid Committee. Michael Morgan (Former I-House Board Member) Michael Morgan, trailblazer, former Board Member of I-House, and award-winning Music Director and Conductor of the Oakland East Bay Symphony, passed away on August 20th. I-House is grateful for Michael's service in support of our mission. A member of the Board Executive Committee, Chair of the Program Committee, and 1999 Gala Honoree among his many contributions, Michael also was a Campaign Leader for the I-House 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Recognized as one of America's most talented conductors, in recent years, Mr. Morgan conducted the Berlin Radio Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl. In a press release, Jim Hasler, the Oakland Symphony's Board Chair, reflected that "Michael built the foundations of an Oakland Symphony dedicated to diversity, education, artistic collaboration, and a celebration of music across genres and cultures." In Memory We strive to be as accurate as possible in this newsletter. If you have a correction or a submission for a future issue, contact the communications team at ihalumni@berkeley.edu PROFESSOR DAVID JENKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND We are pleased to announce that Professor Jenkins's family has established the Professor David Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide room and board support for a graduate student in civil engineering at International House. Please contact Joy Iwasa at jiwasa@berkeley.edu if you would like to make a gift in support of the Professor David Jenkins Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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