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"e first American family I met when I came to the US six years ago, was part of the Host Family program here at I-House. So I'm very honored to be the coordinator of a program that meant so much to me." e International House Host Family Program relaunched on Sunday, September 14th with a beautiful reception in the Heller Patio. e outcome was amazing: 125 people (hosts, guests and I-House staff) celebrating together the power of understanding through hospitality. e reception was one of those you'd never want to leave. Beautiful weather, delicious food and drinks, wonderful vibe, languages mixing and new friendships forming. It was clear to everyone that a new, vibrant community was re-born under the Dome. As the personal matchmaker and Host Family Program Manager, I am already brainstorming other events for participants. Stay tuned, and happy year of hospitality at I-House! For more information, please visit: ihouse.berkeley.edu/programs n International House Times 3 Under The Dome R E S I DE N T & I N T E R N AT ION A L HO U S E N E W S Resident Statistics Facts about this year's residents: • 586 residents represent 63 countries • 43% Women / 57% Men • 75% are international students, 25% are from the U.S.A. • 46% Graduate • 47% Undergraduate • 7% Visiting Scholar/Post Doc • Average Age is 23 (range 18-71) TOP 12 COUNTRIES OF RESIDENTS: USA 146 Japan 28 China 65 France 23 Korea 42 UK 16 Germany 36 Norway 14 India 33 Canada 13 Singapore 32 Spain 13 TOP TEN MAJORS/AREAS OF STUDY: Law 57 Economics 44 Mechanical Engineering 42 Civil and Environmental Engineering 41 Business Administration 34 Engineering 22 Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences 21 Political Science 21 Physics 17 Chemical Engineering 16 A new, vibrant I-House community is born! by Liliana Cardile, Host Family Program Manager At the beginning of each semester, residents attend an overnight retreat at Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma where they enjoy hikes, campfires, leadership workshops, and a visit to the beach. The retreats were an illuminating experience, in more ways than one! See photos at ihouse.berkeley.edu/retreats Check out our new blog at ihberkeley. wordpress.com for stories written by residents and alumni from around the world! Transformation of the Heart of I-House: The Dining Commons e improvements to the dining area will include an elevated performance platform, new audio-visual equipment and increased hours of access for residents to up to 20 hours a day while preserving the dining commons' distinct atmosphere and ambiance. During the construction period (December 2014 to June 2015), residents and guests will be dining in the Field Club right next door in California Memorial Stadium. rough this partnership with Memorial Stadium, we are able to provide additional services for residents at the Field Club such as special events and theme nights, some which have already begun. e Dining Commons Transformation Project is a reflection of our commitment to advancing our mission by providing the best possible experience in our dining commons where more than 1,000 meals are served daily. Fall Orientation Retreats In celebration of I-House's 84th Birthday, Hans Giesecke made a special video message detailing the Dining Commons Transformation Project and corresponding Schmidt Matching Challenge. View the video at: ihouse.berkeley.edu/schmidtmatch Continued from page 1 Photo by Madeleine Wulffson (IH 1967-68)