International Houses Worldwide Residents & Alumni

For those in NYC next Monday, join us for the Global Community Gathering at I-House New York! We are excited to have alumni from many different I-Houses: Berkeley, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, London, and Japan. You'll have the chance to meet the I-House Berkeley team, Shaun Carver, Samantha DePetro-Wysuph, and Jazlyn Raymond.
We're excited to bring our New York metro-based community of I-House alumni together to celebrate our shared mission, to provide an opportunity for professional networking, and simply to have fun. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided.
Details of the event:
Monday, April 7, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Home Room at International House NY
500 Riverside Drive, New York
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4lqjg7U

We’re on BlueSky! 🌤️ 🦋 Stay connected with I-House Berkeley and join the conversation on our newest platform. Follow us at: https://bsky.app/profile/ihouseberkeley.bsky.social
If other I-Houses worldwide join BlueSky, please share the profiles here for our community to follow!

International House at UC Berkeley (@ihouseberkeley.bsky.social) International House at UC Berkeley is a multicultural residential “living and learning” center of nearly 600 students and scholars from 70+ countries, including the U.S.

✨ A New Year, New Connections! ✨
The January I-House Connection is now live! In this issue:

🌍 Building Global Connections: We're growing our alumni network! Interested in starting an I-House alumni club or serving as an ambassador in your region? Email us at [email protected].

📣Next Week: Executive Director Shaun Carver will be in New Delhi, India for alumni events. Join us or help spread the word!

🎉 Upcoming Events at I-House:
🧧 Lunar New Year Dinner – Jan 29
🍻 Alumni Happy Hour – Feb 13
🎭 Celebration Gala – Mar 9 (tickets on sale!)

📖 Published & Featured: Shaun Carver’s Forbes article on critical thinking and dialogue + his Ed CMO podcast interview on enhancing the international student experience.

💡 Alumni Spotlight: Sandeep Pandey, co-founder of Asha for Education, supporting underprivileged children in India.

🔗 Link in bio for more details!

Read the January I-House Connection at: https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/news/i-house-connection-january-2025

Our executive director, Shaun Carver, contributed to Nonprofit Council's latest feature on the critical social issues nonprofits must address in 2025. He emphasizes the importance of navigating partisan sentiments and maintaining neutrality in an evolving political landscape.
What do you see as the biggest challenge or opportunity for nonprofits this year?
https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2024/12/27/14-social-issues-for-nonprofits-to-address-in-2025/
#2025

Council Post: 14 Social Issues For Nonprofits To Address In 2025 Looking at current and emerging social issues can give nonprofit professionals direction for the upcoming year.

Graduate Gateway Fellows get one academic year of free room and board, tuition and fees covered, AND $5K! 💸 Get nominated today! 🌟
Learn more:
🌐 https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/gateway
📧 [email protected]

Celebrating our I-House Alumnus, Jan Egeland (IH 1983). Norway's leading diplomat, humanitarian, and a beacon of peace in the world. His experience embodies the spirit of diversity and unity realized at I-House. His words - "Living in International House was like living in the United Nations" beautifully capture his enriching journey here. Egeland continues to inspire action globally, a testament to the power of friendship and shared understanding developed under one roof. This Human Rights Day, we spotlight a human rights champion - here's to Jan Egeland! 🌍🎈
https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/alumni/notable-alumni

We are proud to share the results of our recent resident survey on free speech, which reveals a remarkable sentiment among our community. In a time when many college campuses across the U.S. are struggling with issues surrounding free expression, I-House at UC Berkeley stands out.

I-House at UC Berkeley is a place where 94% of students feel comfortable sharing their opinions with peers, and 91% trust their leaders to protect their right to speak freely.

This is not just an anomaly—it's a model for what higher education can and should be!

As we navigate a polarized world, can we challenge ourselves to prioritize civil discourse over disruptive protest? Can we foster spaces where diverse voices are not just tolerated but celebrated?

Read survey results at:
https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/news/free-speech-and-expression-international-house

Wherever this message finds you, we wish you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with warmth, celebration, and reflection on life's many blessings. Our CEO and Executive Director Shaun Carver shares a few words and reflections: https://ihouse.berkeley.edu/news/thanksgiving2024

What’s the best meal you’ve shared at International House with friends from around the world? 🌏

In her latest blog, resident Eryn Su dives into how shared meals at International House Berkeley create unique opportunities for cultural exchange and connection. From lively breakfasts to themed dinners that showcase global cuisines, every meal at I-House helps deepen friendships and broaden perspectives.

Discover how food unites us and fuels lifelong bonds in Eryn’s story: Breaking Bread, Building Bonds: https://ihberkeley.com/2024/11/14/breaking-bread-building-bonds-how-food-brings-the-i-house-community-together/

I-House Berkeley News:
🌍 Alumni Spotlight – Maggie Gee & Ken Taylor
🎥 Missed our Lodestar Speaker Series? Watch the replay!
🏆 Congrats to Nayeli Vivanco on her Stevie Award win!
🎶 Join us 11/20 for Resident Benefit Concert & 12/5 for Alumni Happy Hour!

The I-House Connection: November 2024 The I-House Connection: November 2024

Check out the highlights from our Fall 2024 Sunday Supper, featuring special remarks from UC Berkeley Chancellor and I-House Executive Director . Watch the memorable moments here:

I-House Berkeley Sunday Supper Fall 2024: Autumn Glow Sunday Supper is a tradition that inspired the founding of the first International House and continues forward at every I-House around the world. As one of I...