Come to I-House for our Spring 2009 Programs & Events

For a complete printable listing of upcoming events, download our Spring 2009 Programs list (PDF) or visit ihouse.berkeley.edu/calendar.

Global Expectations for the Obama Administration - Moderated by Martin Brennan, Executive Director

Thurs. Jan. 29 - 7:30 pm
Chevron Auditorium

San Francisco Consul Generals from Botswana, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain lend perspectives on the Obama era for this panel discussion moderated by Martin Brennan.

Free for residents and students. $5 public.

Finding Palestine: A Performance by Najla Said

Fri. Feb. 6 - 7:00 pm
Chevron Auditorium

Najla's visceral one woman show, that she wrote and performs, examines cultural identity. She is the daughter of Palestinian-American theorist Edward Said. This event is free and open to the public. Please reserve seats via I-House Program Office (510) 642-9460, or ihprograms@berkeley.edu

Lodestar Dinner Program : Markos Kounalakis -
The Future of News: A Journalist’s Perspective on Peril and Possibility in the Obama Era

Tues. March 10
Reception at 6 pm, Great Hall
Dinner & Program at 6:30 pm, Chevron Auditorium

International journalist, author and President and Publisher Emeritus of the Washington Monthy offers a perspective on the Obama era.

$20 I-House Alumni, Members & Host Families, $25 General Public. RSVP at (510) 642-4128.

Don't miss these other special events and films:

Afghanistan: The War Briefing PBS Frontline Documentary - Film Series Premiere
Thurs. Feb. 10 - 6:30 pm

A Love Affair with I-House Pre-Valentines Tea with Former I-House Directors
Thurs. Feb. 12 - 3 pm

Grameen Bank film screening and discussion about poverty and microfinance - Film Series
Tues. Feb. 17 - 7 pm

Jonah Lehrer: How We Decide - Rhodes Scholar & Author of Proust was a Neuroscientist
Wed. Feb. 18 -7:30 pm

Travel Log of Turkey: Bora Ozkok, IH Alum, Architect, Musician, Tour Guide
Thurs. Feb. 19 -7:30 pm

Mardi Gras Lunch Celebrate New Orleans food and culture in the 2nd floor Dining Hall
Tues. Feb. 24 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Dakar To Port Loko: Perspectives From West Africa film screening and discussion
Tues. Feb. 24 - 7 pm

Internationally Cool and Plugged In! Panel discussion in Silicon Valley
Wed. Feb. 25 - 6:00 pm

African American Dinner & Gospel Night  in the 2nd floor Dining Hall
Thursday, February 26 - 6 - 8 pm

The Science of a Meaningful Life: Building Compassion, Creating Well-Being
Fri. Feb. 27- Full Day

International Women’s Day Tea - Paula Goldman, Anthropologist & Entrepreneur
Fri. March 6 - 2:00 pm

I-House Celebration & Awards Gala honoring Phyllis & Bill Draper, Firoozeh Dumas
Tues. April 7- 6pm

Edith Coliver Festival of Cultures at International House CAL DAY
Sat. April 18,11-6pm

The Science of a Meaningful Life: Mindfulness, Health, and Well-Being
Fri. May 16 - Full Day

Our best from I-House,

I-House Office of Alumni Relations & Development