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worldwide. "e connections I sought as a student living among a global community at International House have been expanded in countless ways as my work has brought a deeper understanding of humanity's interconnectedness and increased my resolve to improve how we treat the Earth and each other," says Mrs. Schmidt. "It's an honor to receive this recognition from International House and UC Berkeley, especially in conjunction with Dr. Gadgil." Dr. Ashok Gadgil is a UC Berkeley professor in civil and environmental engineering and a physicist with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). He is hailed around the world for his ingenious approach to bridge the wiser use of energy with public health fundamentals. His best known inventions include a water disinfection system that uses UV light, and a less-polluting, more efficient cooking stove created to aid millions of refugees in Darfur. Among the many national and international accolades his work has garnered are the World Technology Award for Energy, the European Inventor Award, and the Zayed Future Energy Prize. "Living at International House is a kind of experimental laboratory where new relationships and new ideas can spark at any moment. It is a special place with its own remarkable energy. Mrs. Schmidt and I were both lucky to have benefited from these experiences and no doubt we share the values of International House in pursuing our work in the world today." Ashok also remarked that "I didn't appreciate how influential living at I-House would be until later," and he urged current residents to maximize this opportunity. Ashok was introduced by Dr. Susan Amrose who runs his lab at LBNL and is herself an alumna of I-House. Wendy Schmidt was introduced by student Gavin McNicol, a former undergraduate IH resident now working on his PhD at Berkeley on research solutions to climate change. e lab is funded, in part, through the auspices of Wendy Schmidt. To the applause of Gala guests Gavin reported, "anks to gifts like those from this Gala, I've received a partial room and board scholarship that will help me return to I-House this Fall." Chancellor Dirks said at the conclusion of the night, "I-House really is a jewel in the crown of UC Berkeley." Enjoy Gala photos and videos at ihouse.berkeley.edu/gala. n International House Times 5 SPRINGFEST: EDITH COLIVER FESTIVAL OF CULTURES On April 12th, 2014 I-House residents and visitors enjoyed music, dance, an international fashion show and tempting treats from around the world at the Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures. A festive parade launched the opening of SpringFest on the front steps of I-House. Schmidt & Gadgil Alumni of the Year: I-House Global Values in Action Continued from page 1. Residents stirred up a boatload of Bibimbap, a signature Korean dish of rice, vegetables & meat. Fresh off the runway, resident models gather after the International Fashion Show. Gavin McNicol with IH Board member Peter Robertson, both of Scotland. Gavin introduced Wendy Schmidt at the Gala and says "The extraordinary environmental work of the alumni honorees inspires me to dream big, and to think and act globally for a better world." Residents Vishwanath Bulusu (left) and Sihle Dlamini (right) gather with Dr. Gadgil, his wife & their daughter. IH Application photos of Wendy Boyle (IH 1978- 80) & Ashok Gadgil (IH 1973-75) Photo by Larnie Macasieb Photo by Larnie Macasieb Copyright Lori A. Cheung International House Times 5 Sandy & Susan Coliver with Liliane Koziol (cen- ter) at the Festival of Cultures named after their mother, activist Edith Coliver (IH 1940-43) Copyright Lori A. Cheung Residents from around the world assemble before escorting 2014 Gala guests into I-House.

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