I-House Berkeley

What does it take to have real conversations across differences? The latest survey says: build belonging first. 90% feel a sense of community. 93% say open dialogue is supported. And students are far less likely to self-censor here than in classrooms. bit.ly/4nc5rLt

International House opened its doors 95 years ago on August 18, 1930. This historic photo of I-House under construction shows the foundations of an international community that has been growing for nearly a century. Make a Gift for our 95th Anniversary: ihouse.berkeley.edu/95years

Join leading experts from Japan, Canada, and the U.S. for an in-depth discussion on the outcomes of the G7 Leaders' Summit and their implications for North America–Japan relations, the Indo-Pacific region, and the broader global landscape. Sign up: bit.ly/3TxGUT3 #G72025

I-House Alumni! Our Reunion Brunch is Sunday, August 10th! 🥂 Join us for mimosas, a fantastic brunch, tours & updates from @IHberkeley_ED, plus a special gift for alumni who register in advance. ✈️ Grab tickets: ihouse.berkeley.edu/reunion. See you there! #IHouseAlumni

Introducing the redesigned I-House Connection! In this issue: A message from @IHberkeley_ED on supporting international students; Meet scholarship recipient Aleksandra Chmielewska from Poland; Alumni news & notes; upcoming events & more: bit.ly/43PWLkw #IHouseBerkeley

How UC Berkeley’s I-House Built a Culture of Civil Disagreement — Minding The Campus mindingthecampus.org/2025/06/09/how…

"When I lived at I-House over 30 years ago, I often shared meals with friends like Balázs from Hungary, Fatema from Iran, Martha from Mexico, and Jumi from Korea. Experiencing such diversity every day truly opened my eyes to the world." Margie Ryan bit.ly/43JBWqZ

In this @WIRED story, @IHberkeley_ED highlights the very real consequences of restricting student visas, warning that “for us, it’s a brain drain.” Foreign-born scholars' presence strengthens both academic research and economic growth #HigherEd #UCBerkeley bit.ly/4jtAPSm

Diversity has been at the core of the International House community since we opened our doors almost a century ago—and never before has it been under attack like it is today. Read the message by alumna Margie Ryan and help us boost our Scholarship fund: bit.ly/4kf1Bid

The story of how I-House brought Bonnie Veaner (IH 1983–85) and Peter Parks (IH 1984–85) together echoes the very heart of I-House—the power of community, mutual understanding, and shared experiences. See pics for a glimpse and read the full blog post at: ihberkeley.com/2025/04/30/the…

This month, we spotlight Dr. Marian Diamond (IH 1949–52), a pioneering Neuroscientist and UC Berkeley Professor Emerita. Her groundbreaking research on neuroplasticity and glial cells revolutionized how we understand the brain. bit.ly/4d1hLt0 #MentalHealthAwareness

Join us for International Cultural Festival on April 26, 12-3:30 pm. Our popular international fashion show is back! @ihouseberkeley instagram.com/reel/DIARDw1y3…

What does it take to build a truly connected campus community? On The Connected College podcast with @elliotfelix, Shaun Carver shares how I-House fosters empathy, intercultural understanding, and authentic connection among students from 70+ countries. #international" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">elliotfelix.com/podcast#intern…

The April I-House Connection is here! 🔹Shaun Carver featured in Forbes 🔹I-House alumni gather in NYC 🔹Nayeli Vivanco speaks at SXSW EDU 🔹Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Marcos Espinal 🔹New Swag! 🎉 AI Summit, International Cultural Festival, Happy Hour + more: ihouse.berkeley.edu/news/i-house-c…

This @Forbes piece from @DrDianeHamilton explores how emotional intelligence and curiosity shape more productive conversations at work. A nod to former Executive Director @JoeLurie, whose leadership helped shape a global community rooted in empathy. Read: bit.ly/4iWQERR

Today, on #WorldHealthDay, we honor Dr. Marcos Espinal (IH 1989-90), who has spent over 20 years as a public health official and builder of global partnerships to eradicate communicable diseases. 🌎 Learn more at ihouse.berkeley.edu/notable! 🌟

In @Forbes’ recent feature story on international enrollment, @IHberkeley_ED Shaun Carver shared his perspective on what’s at stake. His message is clear: our institutions thrive when we support openness and understanding across borders. forbes.com/sites/emmawhit… #GlobalCommunity

For those in NYC on Monday April 7 , join us for the Global Community Gathering at I-House New York! We are excited to have alumni from many different I-Houses, including Berkeley, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, London, and Japan. RSVP here: bit.ly/4lqjg7U

✨ International House Celebration Gala ✨ A heartfelt thank you to our global community and honorees, @KounalakisM @AnurikaJoshua, University Section Club. We enjoyed the welcome & toast🥂by Chancellor @richlyons and @IHberkeley_ED and much more! Watch: bit.ly/4j4shRO

With a wealth of experience in hospitality and a passion for global cuisine, our own Chef Abbie brings her expertise—and a touch of I-House flavor—to @GuysGroceryGame competition once again. Catch her on March 26: foodnetwork.com/shows/guys-gro… #FoodNetwork