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In the Chevron Auditorium, tiny patterns in black and white upon the rafters and beams are painted replicas of those found in the finest mother-of-pearl and ebony ceilings of Spain. Since 1990, on average, over $1 million has been invested annually in restoration or renovation of the House. THE I-HOUSE EXPERIENCE H undreds of testimonials from former residents speak to the transforming power of the I-House experience. John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s prophetic vision of a House with influence that would extend beyond the campus, the state, and the country into many nations is aptly suggested by alumnus Dr. Abdelkader Abbadi, former U.N. Deputy Director of Political and Security Council Affairs: I-House is an institution which prepares generations of young men and women for a world characterized by interdependence in practically every field, by nations and peoples increasingly stretching their hands towards each other across oceans and frontiers. I owe a great deal to I-House which prepared me so well for an exciting and challenging task at the United Nations. TOWARD I-HOUSE'S CENTENNIAL A Message from Shaun Carver, Executive Director T he world has changed radically since 1930, yet International House is more relevant than ever as we move toward our centennial. Changing the age-old patterns of distrust, lack of mutual respect, and the attendant societal ills of conflict, racism, and intolerance inspires all of us to preserve and to expand the I-House movement. I-House's mission to foster intercultural respect, understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills to promote a more just and peaceful world is indeed both a powerful catalyst for change and a set of ideals worthy of preservation. I-House relies on philanthropic support from alumni, foundations, corporations, and friends to provide room and board scholarships for students with financial need, preserve our historic home, strengthen program offerings, and position for the future. I-House is such a powerful idea, with an almost 100-year track record of compelling excellence in opening minds and broadening perspectives among the next generation of leaders from throughout the world. As a key part of my position, I have the pleasure of listening directly to the residents, alumni, friends, and supporters who visit I-House or write in with their valuable insights, remembrances, and gifts to keep the I-House dream alive today, tomorrow, and forever. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS T his updated historical retrospective owes much to Harry Edmonds' The Founding of the International House Movement, and Allen C. Blaisdell's Oral Memoirs: Foreign Students and the Berkeley International House 1928-1961. Earlier versions of an Informal History were produced and written under the guidance of Executive Director Emeritus, Joe Lurie to whom the I-House community remains grateful. Shaun R. Carver, Executive Director June 2022 Chevron Auditorium ceiling 15 International House Global Homecoming Fashion Show