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e dome was buzzing with excitement on October
4th as International House celebrated Global
Homecoming. is jam-packed day included a Host
Family Program information session; an alumni panel
during the champagne brunch; an international
fashion show produced by I-House residents; and a
taste of some global favorites paired with wine and
beer. e Kids' Zone included face painting, art
projects, and a caricature artist.
Over 250 alumni, residents, volunteers, and staff
joined in the fun during Global Homecoming, which
was held the Sunday of Cal's Homecoming weekend.
Executive Director Hans Giesecke said, "is is the
first of what will be an annual event here at I-House.
Keep an eye out for Global Homecoming 2016 – you
won't want to miss it!"
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Global Homecoming 2015 – A New Tradition Comes to I-House
Clockwise from top left: Vice-Chair of the
I-House Board of Directors Bob Wong
leads a tour of the newly completed Dining
Commons; alumni and residents mingle
during the networking reception; Hans
Giesecke welcomes the crowd; face and
body painting during the open house; Kathy
Rai (IH 1990-91) with her daughters on the
Heller Patio; alumni panelists Sunny Mistry
(IH 2008-14) and Katia Moles (IH 2009-
10) take questions from the audience at the
alumni panel during the champagne brunch.
Alumni panelists not pictured: Sean Dabel
(IH 2000) and Khatharya Um (IH 1983-88)
I-House residents strike a pose after their international fashion show
Photos by Rebecca Wilkowski Photography
