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22 International House Times Rafi M. Salem was a visiting scholar at Cal in the 1950s and spent many memorable hours at International House. Rafi had a long and varied career as a chemist, entrepreneur, businessman, and artist. Originally from Iraq, he traveled and lived all over the world, yet always held a special place in his heart for Berkeley. Describing his connection to I-House, Rafi once wrote, "My friendship with I-House goes back to the fifties when I spent the summers of 1957, '58 and '59 as a summer student at UC Berkeley. I became a frequent visitor to I-House. It was the hub of my social activities. I enjoyed meals and refreshments at the coffee shop, meeting people from Iraq and all over the world, reading books, newspapers and listening to music at the Great Hall." Rafi's spouse, Lois Salem, has made a generous gift to International House in his memory. Michele Anne (Radermacher) Ü, a dedicated nurse, mother, and beloved wife of I-House alumnus and former Board member Kwei Ü (IH 1961-65), passed away in January 2024. Michele and Kwei met while working in the open-heart surgery unit at Pacific Presbyterian Hospital (now part of California Pacific Medical Center). Their first date, flying a kite on San Francisco's Marina Green, marked the beginning of a life filled with love and adventure. In memory of their first son, Adrian, who passed away as an infant due to congenital heart disease, Michele and Kwei established the Adrian Hao Yin Ü Gateway Fellowship in 2006. This fellowship supports an I-House resident from Hong Kong, Taiwan, or China, and covers room and board for the academic year. Michele was a passionate supporter of the arts. She served many terms on the on the Board of Cal Performances and, with Kwei, helped to establish the American Bach Soloist Academy and host house concerts featuring the couple's two harpsichords. Michele's warmth and kindness touched all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many lives she impacted. Consider Making a Tribute Gift Looking for a meaningful way to honor or memorialize an I-House friend or commemorate a special occasion? Making a tribute gift is a wonderful way to celebrate, while supporting I-House's ongoing mission to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world. You can learn more and make your gift at ihouse.berkeley.edu/give or by contacting us at (510) 642-4128 or philanthropy@ihouseberkeley.org. Irene Brusini Davide Asnaghi Gabriele Buontempo Davide Asnaghi Lily and Gemma Chou Diane & Michael Mintline Elisa Derby Benjamin Mahnke Deanne Habeeb Sharon Smith Joy Iwasa Celeste Lipow MacLeod Joan Jenkins Professor Paul Richards & Audrey Richards Rachel Kim Margie Crawford-Ryan & Gavin Ryan Marciana Kui and T.Y. Chang Peter C. Brockett & Laureen Chang Yeonoo & Jeewoo Lee Hyukjae Lee Joe Lurie and Josiane Siegfried Jianguo Li Chiara Maero Davide Asnaghi Virginia McCormack Pamela Dekema Dorothy Militar Mary Chang Project Dialog 1969-71 Anonymous Peter J. Robertson Lynette & Tom Ley Drs. Lalit Roy and Sue Regan Markku & Mary Pelanne Ron Silva Jamy O'Banion & Charles Faulhaber Francesca Ternullo Davide Asnaghi Ahferom Tesfagaber Terry Maul Xiangming Zhu Yun Zhouer Gifts in Honor: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024