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16 International House Times Back to Berkeley 15 19 17 15 & 16. Mark Payne (IH 1998-2002) and Dorthe Helena Larsen (IH 2002-03) visited I-House to show their kids where they met 20 years ago. During his time at I-House, Mark was a member of Resident Council and also worked as an IT assistant. He met Dorthe while fixing her laptop. Love blossomed for the two of them over multiple "issues with the internet." Dorthe couldn't quite remember which room was hers in I-House, but she had no trouble finding the third floor computer room. 17. Hannah Stewart (IH 2003-04) stopped by I-House after teaching at the Island Sustainability Program (ISP), a new study abroad program that she developed, based at the UC Gump South Pacific Research Station in French Polynesia. The UC Berkeley Environmental Science Department program incorporates scientific research with the traditional wisdom of the Polynesian people. The focus on culture and traditional knowledge was largely inspired by her experiences in her favorite spot — the I-House Dining Commons. She says, "I tell the students, get to know these people. Sit down to dinner with them. That's the best way to learn." 18. Stephanie Han and her son Keohi dropped by to see I-House, where Stephanie's parents Tai June Yoo (IH 1960- 63) and Marie Ann Kauang-Hee met at a dance. 19. George J. Ho (IH 1970) dropped in on a visit from Hong Kong and had the chance to meet with I-House director of hospitality services Cedric Martin. George recounted a story about a time when his father, George Ho (IH 1939), brought a bottle of beer into I-House in a brown paper sack. Executive Director Blaisdell stopped and spoke with him. As they stood there together, ultimately the condensation on the beer bottle caused it to slip and fall through the bottom of the sack "much to the consternation of all concerned." 20. Marijke Bolmers (IH 2005) visited I-House with her family and talked about the great exercise she got each day hiking up the hill to I-House after classes on campus. Marijke is still in touch with many I-House friends from around the world and she recently joined I-House Berkeley Connect to connect with even more. 21. Michel Garceau (IH 1981-82) and his wife, Andre, stopped by for the grand tour of I-House, including a trip through our beloved library, where Michel spent many hours studying for his master's in engineering from UC Berkeley. 16 If you would like to come back to I-House for a visit or tour, please contact the Alumni Relations Office to schedule a time at (510) 642-4128 or ihalumni@berkeley.edu. You can also reconnect with alumni around the world at ihberkeleyconnect.org. 18 20 21