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the world including Taiwan (2002), Paris (2003), Los Angeles (2003), London (2004), Milan (2004), New York (2005), Singapore (2006), Melbourne (2006) and Tokyo (2006). Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and a Campaign Leadership Committee, the Anniversary Campaign sought an unprecedented $10 million dollars in contributions from alumni, friends, corporations and foundations in order to pursue four crucial objectives for the future of the House. These The House's 75th Anniversary was toasted in 2005 by alumni, friends and two of three aims were: to preserve and protect Executive Directors who guided the house over three-quarters of a century: Sheridan Warrick (top row with bow tie, 1961-1987) and Joe Lurie (front row, 4th from right, 1988-2007). the building for new generations; to provide scholarships to ensure continued socio-economic as well as geographic House. A special Valentine's event in 2006 drew diversity among residents; to support diverse dozens of couples from a compiled list of over ongoing cross-cultural programs; and to invest 900 documented marriages among I-House in technological and communications resources alumni throughout its history. The 75th for residents and alumni in service to the House's Anniversary Gala in 2006 welcomed Steven mission. C. Rockefeller, grandson of House benefactor The principal campaign focus was to preserve John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who highlighted how the building so the traditions and transforming timely the mission of the House remains and impact of cross-cultural living experiences at its relevance in his work on the worldwide Earth International House would flourish in the decades Charter Initiative. ahead. Six million of the campaign's goal was Two books were published to mark this dedicated to efforts to replace original piping milestone year. Close Encounters of a Crossand ventilation systems servicing the restroom Cultural Kind: 75 Years at International House and shower facilities throughout the House, Berkeley is a compilation of dozens of testimonials while simultaneously improving amenities from alumni and friends on the transforming for persons with disabilities. A resident room power of the I-House experience. A Vision naming opportunity was introduced to encourage of Hope: Reflections on Turning Ignorance into supporters to participate in the campaign, as was Understanding includes ten essays from residents, a brick inscription program for the International alumni and friends that speak to prejudice and House Café patio stereotyping in the wake of 9/11. Additional Anniversary Celebrations brought With broad and generous support, the initial together hundreds of alumni and friends at the success of the Anniversary Campaign led to an 13