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International House Times 11 For Making a World of Difference "I had a wonderful experience at I-House and really benefited from the daily contact with students from as many as 70 countries, and it has a been a great pleasure to keep in contact with some of them over a number of years. This amazing experience helped to inspire me to work in international development in a number of countries in Africa and Asia and I'm delighted to be able to support residents like MK who have a bright future ahead of them." ~Basil Hoare (IH 1952-53), former vice principle of the Agricultural College in Botswana Basil Hoare with Monkgogi "MK" Otlhogile, Botswana, Masters in Energy and Resources "I was honored to be the recipient of an I-House scholarship to cover a great part of my room and board expenses. I remember vividly the day I got the email saying that I will have the money to live at I-House. That day, I knew that I was one step closer to be able to attend the school of my dreams. To be able to call I-House my home has been one of the best things that has happened to me. I never felt alone; I had a home away from home. I am eternally grateful to the people that made this possible and I can't wait to give back in return." ~ Catalina Moncada, Colombia, Masters of Law Graduate and recipient of the Eleanor & Irving Tragen Fellowship for Boalt Students I-House financial aid recipients realize how important gifts can be. Not only do the recipients benefit from such generosity, but many financial aid supporters also find real meaning in these exchanges. Bonnie Johnston, financial aid coordinator, says, "One of the greatest joys of my job is bringing together deserving residents with the donors that made their I-House experience possible." rough these exchanges, deep and lasting connections are forged for both the residents and donors that may last a lifetime. Opportunities to help support residents often come in the form of named scholarships. Both large and small gifts can be contributed to the Fund for I-House, the new Activism Era Scholarship, or the Open Gateway Fellowship, allowing more students to benefit from the I-House experience. Financial aid recipients are so grateful for the financial help they are offered. ey know that gifts from alumni and friends who may have been in the same situation when they were students and are now able to give back are what made their stay at I-House possible. The plaque reads as follows: In Loving Memory of Nancy and Robert Brewer (1951) and Their Cherished "Golden Age of I-House" Friends It is our honor to recognize and thank our donors with various naming opportunities. Anne Brewer (pictured left with Jeanine Castello) recently dedicated a bench in the Egon Von Kaschnitz patio in memory of her parents, Nancy (IH 1948-51) and Robert Brewer (IH 1947-51).