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International House Times 9 B arbara Lynch and Arturo (a.k.a. "Art") Flores worked at International House during the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. Barbara worked in the Programs Office and Art was a member of the I-House facilities staff. In their daily interactions with residents, Barbara and Art supported the vision of I-House's first benefactor, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., creating "a community of students of different nationalities and backgrounds living together in friendship, harmony, and peace." Barbara and Art led by example and were good, wise friends of countless I-House residents from around the world. Juliana Roth Ordoñez (IH 1967-70), a close friend of both Barbara and Art throughout their lives, remembers, "Barbara was a great communicator … She didn't speak any language other than English, but she could understand anybody. She really took care of the international students and played a big role in helping them to find ways to engage, through trips with Rotary and through Lodestar retreats. "And Art, well he had a great sense of humor. He was absolutely, downright funny. He was always around fixing things–doors, pipes, lightbulbs, whatever needed fixing. He was very handy and very friendly to everyone. "Barbara and Art, they were both great contributors to the residents' happiness. ey were not just there for you at I-House, they were also there with you. I think that's what made them so special." I-House roommates Louis Drouot (IH 1969-70) and Graeme Orr (IH 1969-70) filmed a black-and-white thriller titled e Vicious Circle, featuring fellow I-House residents and Art. "Art drives to the scene of the crime in my 1967 Plymouth Valiant," says Graeme. "He was one of the villains of the story, which is funny in itself, because in reality, Art was a very good man!" Joan Jenkins didn't live at I-House, but she and her husband, Professor David Jenkins, became part of the I-House community, in part due to Barbara. "I was fresh off the boat from England, and Barbara welcomed me as a "member" of I-House. She helped me settle into Berkeley and connected me to the University Wives Club [now the University Section Club]. She knew how to rescue people, how to listen, and how to help. She was very good at recognizing when someone needed a helping hand." In memory of Barbara and Art and as a tribute to the values they exemplified, a group of I-House alumni recently established e Barbara Lynch and Art Flores Memorial Scholarship Fund. is endowed fund supports an annual I-House room and board scholarship to benefit future generations of I-House residents and, thereby, the mission of I-House: to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world. n The Barbara Lynch and Art Flores Memorial Scholarship Fund Art with I-House ED Emeritus, Sherry Warrick and his wife Betsey If you would like to help build the Barbara Lynch and Art Flores Memorial Scholarship Fund by making a gift of cash, appreciated securities, grant from your Donor Advised Fund, charitable distribution from your IRA, or by planning a legacy gift, please contact our Alumni Relations and Philanthropy Office staff at 510-642-4128 or philanthropy@ihouseberkeley.org.