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Kissinger Accepts We are delighted to announce that former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger has been elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of International House. In 1974, the year of the 50th Anniversary, International House presented the Golden Jubilee Award to Dr. Kissinger with the following citation: Whose extraordinary ability to communicate with peoples of vastly different cultural backgrounds has achieved an historic breakthrough in our relations with key countries of the world. His clear recognition of the global interdependence of all nations and his success in communicating the essence of our country's goals and aspirations to leaders con_cerned with th~ most critical issues of Gur times have earned him a unique place among the statesmen of the world.
A message from the Chairman of the Board: This is a time of extraordinary challenge for us all. The peoples and nations of the world are increasingly aware of their mutual dependence. It is in the global interest that young people 'learn to live and work with their colleagues from other cultures. International House provides an ideal training ground. As you know from your own experience as alumni, a House filled with students from all over the world, in every area of specialization, offers unique opportunities for cooperation and understanding. Over the years, International House students from every country have shared a common vision, expressed in the motto of the House. We must all dedicate ourselves to turn that vision into reality. I look forward eagerly to working with you.
Henry A. Kissinger
A look at the following statements will reveal why the Board thought Dr. Kissinger such a logical choice. A stable world order cannot be imposed by power; it must derive from consensus. Mankind can achieve community only on the basis of shared aspirations. * We are ... members of a community drawn by modern science, technology, and new forms of communication into a proximity for which we are still politically unprepared. Technology daily outstrips the ability of our institutions to cope with its fruits. Our political imagination must catch up with our scientific vision. * * We need to explore new conceptual frontiers to reflect the new reality produced by both technology and human aspirations: that our planet has become a truly global society.••• • From a speech given during negotiations on new Canal Treaty, Panama, February, 1974. • • On the occasion of the 28th UN General Assembly, September, 1973. ••*Statement before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, September, 1973.
I.' House President Howard Cook presenting the Golden Jubilee Award to then Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger in 1974
2 Lost and Found
What You Have to Say
What we try to do here is to stay in touch with all the people who have been involved with I. House over the years. There are many people we have lost. If you know the -address of any of the people listed here, please send it to us. We want to keep in touch with you and help you keep in touch with each other. If you have lost track of an I. House friend, let us know, and we'll send you the address if we have it.
Happily for me, news from you has filled up another newsletter. Letters keep coming in, and I have more material than I can use for every issue. This one seems to have more news from the U.S. than usual. That's because I usually try to have geographical balance and end up eliminating some of the news from the U.S. This time the Americans had a turn. This will be my last issue of the newsletter. As soon as it's off to the printer, I'm off on vacation and from there to my pottery studio to make pots. I've greatly enjoyed hearing from you and writing to you. Stay in touch with each other.
Dr. Antonio Raul Bergara '54, Argentina Mr. Daniel Le Roux '58, Belgium Ms. Celia Maria Araujo '59, Brasil Mr. Frank I. Baratta '60, Canada Mrs. George Cameron '46, Canada Ms. Jessie Casselman '39, Canada Mr. Peter Hesselluno-Jens '74, Denmark Mr. Fouad Mohamed Bidewy '50, Egypt Ms. Neghest Berhane '74, Ethiopia Mr. Nega Beru '72, Ethiopia Mrs. Jenny Burzlaf '65, France Mrs. George Dimmler '54, Greece Mr. James A.H. Bakhtiar '60, Iran Mr. Guillermo H. Cantu '54, Mexico Mr. Delfin L. Buencamino '26, Philippines Ms. Caridad Perez Buncab '58, Philippines Mr. David K. Beringhausen '41, Republic of China Mr. Kaluacchige Don Somadasa '50, Sri Lanka Mr. Eugene A. Castenfelt '74, Sweden Mr. Goran H. Friberg '4 7, Sweden Mr. Martin Lind '26, Sweden Mrs. H. Annemarie C. Sodergrew '59, Sweden Mr. Atef Ahmed Helweh '60, Syrian Arab Republic Mr. Virat Nonwatthanasirichai '75, Thailand Mr. Karnik Berc Arakelyan '53, Turkey Mrs. Mahmure Erguven '53, Turkey Mr. Perezi Kanmuanwire '65, Uganda Mr. Barnapas Myamayarwo Kununka '67, Uganda Mr. Reuben Seggalye '66, Uganda Ms. Truia J. Arreza Lander '56, Venezuela Mr. Domingo Antonio Ciffoni '51, Venezuela Mr. Hernando Jimenez Cortes '56, Venezuela Mr. Colin Charles Gabriel '68, Wales Mr. Samuel Hor Enoch '48, Wales Mr. George Aroeti '29, Yugoslavia Mr. Dragomir Davidovic '66, Yugoslavia Mr. Jordan Krsteski '68, Yugoslavia Mrs. William Bloom '22, Illinois, US
Margy Henkels Newsletter Editor England. Donald Patrick '67 wrote from London, "I am Senior Lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine at St. Thomas's Hospital Medical School, University of London. "I would be interested in meeting with I. House members in public health and medicine who .visit London and wish to discuss matters of health policy and health services. I am currently working on a study of resource allocation for health services in the United Kingdom and viewpoints from all the world on social justice and the social contract would enrich my thinking. I can be contacted at St. Thomas's."
I. House residents and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., 1937
welfare state presents many puzzling stiles for the lame dog to negotiate and it presents the helper with a stimulating opportunity to communicate and to repay some of the fruits of a lifetime of experience." Jamaica. Ruby Mormon Meredith '29 wrote that she had retired "finally" for the second time in 1975. "I am at present, however, lecturing twice monthly to an in-service teacher education course being run by our Ministry of Education. I am enjoying this, as I am finding it hard to settle down without a full time daily job . . . " India. Jimmy Pochkhanawalla '75 has joined the law firm of Crawford Bayley & Company in Bombay as junior advocate. "My area of work keeps me in direct contact with aU the giant American multinational corporations who are doing business in India "I met Ramesh Gupta in Bombay last month. He gave me a lot of news, and I was quite happy to meet an old friend again."
" ... A welfare state presents many puzzling stiles ... " Keith Aitken '29 sent this news from Rickmansworth, "Since I retired from my profession I give two days a week to working in a Citizens Advice Bureau, 'helping . . . lame dogs over stiles'. A
The Philippines. Elegio Tavanlar wrote to inform us that his wife, Mrs. Asuncion J. Tavanlar died in 1968. He also sent this news, "There are several Filipinos who are now in the country who either resided or worked in the IH. In fact, there was a party where I met a number of them, including Juan de G. Rodriguez who hosted some of my visits to the House when I was in West Point. Nemesio Salazar is another man who stayed in the House with Mr. Rodriguez."
3 " .. A chance volunteer program . . . made me aware of my limitations ... " United States. Allie Miller Holley '37 sent a list of the places she had visited which includes thirty-two countries. Amazing. She is living in Wilmington, Delaware and says, "Residence at the New York International House- acquaintances, forums, Sunday Supper speakers-alerted me to other cultures. "A chance volunteer program over two years (via American Friends interests in secondary youth) of which I served as advisor made me aware of my limitations in knowing other cultures. This was '48-'50, and many issues were at hand. "Dr. Flemmie Kittrel '31, Howard University, was on leave to Baroda, India. She initiated two firsts for India university education. They were the grade credit system and a four year degree course. Forced to return to Howard University, she requested my going out to India and continuing her program at the University of Baroda. Too late for a Fulbright or other travel grant, I defrayed my own travel and accep e a years sa ary o a ittle more than $1,000 and gained much for which I could have never paid." Florida. Gladys Carter Jensen '57 wrote fr9m Lake Helen, "In 1974, I researched the pedagogical techniques of teaching literature and foreign
Christmas Carols, 1939
Halloween, 1948
languages in France. In 1975 we continued study from Yugoslavia to Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark and Sweden, visiting many International House members en route."
" ... When I was a child, wild animals around the farm were killed as 'varmints' ... " Indiana. Dorcas Bush '53 wrote from Indianapolis, "I see a great awakening of interest in nature, especially among young people. When I was a child, wild animals around the farm were killed as 'varmints', and children were taught to do the same. Now 'tough' young people (and older ones) bring baby orphaned rabbits, oppossums and common birds to the Nature Center) for us to rescue from starvation. Am learning about natural sciences, ecology, etc. in my work. Am also taking courses in botany, ecology and zoology from Butler University." Maryland. John Ayres '29 sent this news from Annapolis, "Writing, having retired from American Telephone and Telegraph Company, where I worked for thirty-nine years. Recently collaborated with Dr. Thomas McGinnis (psychotherapist) in writing a book on family life: Open Family Living. "Working with my eldest son, Bob, on a book about the future is immensely stimulating and interesting ... There is tremendous need for more family stability and better understanding between the generations (hence my book)."
" . . . Where are the other ex-graduate students turned full time mother (or father)?. "
New Jersey. April Modlinger '68 wrote from Livingston, "Women's lib notwithstanding, I have 'temporarily retired' from my career as an occupational therapist until my children, ages two and a half and five, are of school age. "Although I remain active in community affairs and act as 'manager' for my husband's medical practice from my home, I remain dedicated to the principle of being a full time mother for my young children. Where are the other ex-graduate students turned full time mother (or father)? Reading this i. house newsletter convinces me that I must be the only one. Can motherhood be an honorable profession for the educated?" Rusi Patell '63 wrote from North Bergen, "I am with Witco Chemical Corporation, an international manufacturer of specialty chemicals and petroleum products, and was recently promoted to Director of Marketing Consumer Products in the Ultra Division. Ultra is heavily committed to detergents, and I have a very stimulating and challenging job of developing and marketing consumer products." New York. Anne Marfey '60 sent this news from Albany, "I am a reading counselor, have published seven books and have two in press ... "In my home country, Denmark, where I just stayed for a year, problems are unemployment, high cost of food, in schools-disciplinary problems, children even in first grade have difficulties listening. People have very high living standards and a security in life, which is wonderful. Taxes are a burden."
4 Lena Hevey '58 wrote from Binghamton, "After a long and very busy and fulfilling life as a public health nurse in New England and New York, I retired two years ago. Since then I have traveled to Mexico, to Central America and to Spain. I plan to travel to these countries and others, and I am trying to prepare myself to more fully understand the language, history and cultures ... I have always been a student, so at age seventy-one, now that I have the time and opportunity under the Senior Citizens New York State Education Act, I can continue my education. 'The well of learning never runs dry.' " Rafael de Acha '66 wrote from Brooklyn, "I am working as a freelance stage director in opera and theatre. I have been doing productions all over the country. I have also been a
sign, ' "Long Live the King', with streaming borders, thirty-five feet long and was commended by the King."
" Methodology in the sciences is as advanced as it is backward in the humanities " Antonio Marquez '55 sent this news from Hyde Park, "I am writing a book on literature and the inquisition in Spain and Portugal. I am learning to be critical in my field of study, which is centering more and more around the world of the history of ideas of heretics. Methodology in the sciences is as advanced as it is backward in the humanities. I am developing new methods of ideolgical analysis." From Larchmont, Rheta Bank '55 wrote, "I am doing research in the uses of computers in psychiatry. Just published Protecting Psychiatric Privacy: Computer Systems and Their Uses." Mercedes Ellington '60 sent this news from New York City, "I am still principally a performer, but have also recently dabbled in choreography and added to my dance and vocal classes, acting, which I find fascinating."
from my position as state supervisor of schools in 1974, I have been doing advisory work for the Governor's Commission to Reform the School System. I am not a member of the Puerto Rican Senate as was reported in the i. house world newsletter." Texas. Marjorie Stamm Rosenfeld wrote from Dallas, 'Tm an instructor in the English Department at Southern Methodist University. Have been writing lots of poetry and am now starting to publish nationally."
" ... the more democratic governments among developing countries have failed to demonstrate that they can " cope with these problems . Washington, D.C. Antonio Tarnawiecki '46 sent this news, "I am Senior Industrial Engineer/Economist with the Industrial Projects, World Bank. I am concerned about the widening gap between the developed and so-called developing countries and between different regions or socio-economic groups in the same countries. "I am discouraged by the fact that the more democratic governments among developing countries have failed to demonstrate that they can cope with these problems better than authoritarian regimes can. I am trying to integrate the fragments of information and views that I have gathered into a coherent philosophy of what paths are really open to mankind and on whether individual thoughts and actions can have an influence on the future."
For Future Generations Beverly Ing, Anna Palmara, Alan Mclaine, Han Hi Chang, Christmas, 1956
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music consultant for the New York Shakespeare Festival." Rouel Cazanjian '25 sent this news from Flushing, "Teaching electrical engineering for the last fourteen years ... Simultaneously I acted as Supervisor of Movable Bridges for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority ... "I lived for five years in Egypt, following my graduation from Columbia University in 1926, as electrical engineer covering Syria, Palestine and Egypt ... I built the first live electric
Ohio. Helene Fuller '60 wrote from Oxford where she teaches English to foreign students at Miami University. "Several years ago I trained faculty and community wives to teach English to foreign student wives. A book, Wife Talk, evolved. "Now a wife from Saudi Arabia who was in that program is translating the book into Arabic. She plans to take the book to Saudi Arabia to teach Arabic to wives of American businessmen." Puerto Rico. Antonio Mullet '63 sent this news from San Juan, "After retiring
A tax-exempt, charitable and educational corporation, International House depends upon individuals, foundations and corporations to support its program and its fellowship and scholarship funds. Bequests from friends of the House may be made in the following manner: "I bequeath to International House, a New York corporation, the sum of $___ to be used for its general corporate purposes." Or bequests can be designated for a particular fund. Further information may be obtained from the President's Office, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027.
5 I. House, 1977 When alumni come to visit us in the World Members Office, they usually say that the House has changed a great deal since they were here. We thought you might be interested in hearing a little about what life at I. House is like in 1977. Each fall there is a series of Orientation Weekends for new students. On these weekends a small group of students and staff goes away to the country. There the new residents have a chance to get to know one another and to get a feeling for the International House community and its possibilities. The House now owns a fifteen passenger van which residents can use. This year the students took trips to Montreal, Boston and Washington, D.C. There was also a very successful ski trip to Vermont. To promote greater communication between the students and the Board of Trnstees, the Program Office initiated "Meet Your Trustee" nights this year. The Trustees come up to the House for dinner and an informal talk. Former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger, mised that he will participate in this new tradition.
World Members Council Meets by Margy Henkels The Council of World Members, for those of you who don't know, is the governing body of the alumni program and is appointed by the Board of Trustees. It is the job of each Council Member to maintain contact with the world members in his or her country and to give suggestions and support to world members activities. This spring the Coun,cil held its annual meeting in Cuernavaca, Mexico from March 25th to 27th, and the Mexican alumni gave the Council Members and their guests a wonderful welcome at a dinner in Mexico City on March 24th. From beginning to end, the conference was beautifully planned and greatly enjoyed. All of the Council Members would like to express their gratitude to their Mexican hosts for their thoughtfulness and generosity. The Honorary Co- Chairmen of the conference were Carlos Benitez
UN Ambassador Andrew Young, speaking at I. House, 1977
Of course, many aspects of life at the House have remained the same-the Sunday Suppers, the Candlelight Ceremony, the exchange of languages, the sports activities, the chess tournaments. We now have Night of Nations instead of Halloween, and it takes place in the spring instead of the fall, but the feeling is the same. The week before there is a frenzy of activity, building the nationality booths, preparing the food and rehearsing the entertainment. And there is still .!_he s_gme ~QDvjction that we'll neverlle ready in time. And on the night of the event, it is the same celebration of peo-
pie's differences and similarities that it always was.
'25 (a member of the original Student Planning Committee) and Tirso Carpizo '26. Oscar Carpizo is Mexico's representative on the Council, and Gerardo Hemken, the Council Alternate from Mexico, served as the conference Secretary. We were particularly gratified by the number of Council Members who were able to come and the number of countries which were represented. Sergio Mendes came from Brasil; Jose Aguilar from the Dominican Republic; Paul Kjaer-Hansen from Denmark; Jacques and Keiko de Portu from France; Sigurdur Helgason, Council Chairman, came from Iceland; Namiji ltabashi from Japan; Ramon Mellado Parsons from Puerto Rico; Maria Forjonel from Venezuela and Gerhard Schellenberg came from West Germany, representing Walther Casper. Representing the United States were: Gerald E. Barsdorf, Vice Chairman of the Council; Howard A. Cook; James M. Davis of California; Werner Valeur-Jensen of Connecticut;
Lucia K. Whitmarsh of Hawaii, and Mary Lise Rheault, Student Trustee. In addition, Zelia Ruebhausen, Trustee Emerita, and John Howell, Chairman of
Membership Report-Spring, 1977 Europe ...................... 46 Africa ....................... 37 Far East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Near and Middle East . . . . . . . . . . . 57 North America ................ 199 Latin America and the Caribbean . . 50 Oceania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Of the 493 International House residents, 296 attended Columbia in_t_h_e_ _ _ _ _---1 spring semester. 41 Room Rent Scholarships were awarded in 1976-77.
the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, attended the meeting. Our personal thanks to all the delegates for giving their time and also for coming such a distance at their own expense. The main purpose of the meeting was to explore ways in which the world members can best contribute to International House and its growth. The Council was brought up to date on developments at the House this year, and individual Council Members reported on activities and fund raising efforts in their countries. The rest of the discussions covered two major areas: how to develop a program which meets the needs of today's students and how the House can remain financially viable. The Council reaffirmed its committment to the goal that the alumni program become self-supporting.
6 Keeping You in Touch Last year a world member from Bombay wrote to us saying, "During my stay in the U.S.A., I enjoyed the hospitality of many American homes, and my family would like to reciprocate." What he was offering was a place to stay for a day or two, and he was making this offer to I. House alumni. Since then, other world members have made the same offer, and we are calling them I. House Hosts. There are still a small number, but we hope this idea will grow. Write to us if you are willing to volunteer. Also, if you are planning to visit a certain country, write us ahead of time, enclose the $2 service charge, and we will send you a list of the alumni in that country. (If there are any Hosts, they will be indicated on the list.)
Finally, if you have lost track of a friend from the House, let us know, and we'll gladly supply a current address if we have it. Anne Torres World Members
Are You an Original? Chih Meng '24 wrote in wondering "How many 1924 first timers [at the House] are still living and active?" We would like to know this, too, ~nd wHI share our information with you. Please, any of you who were in the Cosmopolitan Club or who lived at the House in 1924 or 1925, tell us about yourself on the enclosed question sheet.
As a nonprofit organization, a copy of our last annual financial report is filed with the New York State Board of Social Welfare and may be obtained by writing to the New York State Board of Social Welfare, Office Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223 or by writing to the Development Office, International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027 Vol. 13 No. 2 August, 1977
Chinese Group, 1924
A letter for former members of International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y. 10027 Margy Henkels, Editor
Mosaic Discussion International House provides a perfect forum for exploring and comparing worldwide differences. I would be very much interested in knowing more about how women are progressing in other parts of the world both educationally and politically. I would also be interested in •hearing how they fit in personal lives ... with professional. How are men and women coping with upheavals in family and working traditions? Virginia Armat '69 The newsletter is designed to keep the I. House world members in communication. Please respond to this new topic of discussion in the space provided below, and we will feature your replies in the spring issue of the newsletter.
Chinese Group , 1924
Are You an Original? -=---!!-=iih-l\1en 8 '24 wrote in weni+.;di..eLi"r-l+in-w-g+-=;....:._____;=-----"How many 1924 first timers are still living and active?" If you were in the Cosmopolitan Club or lived at the House in 1924 or 1925, let us know where you are and how you're doing, and then we'll share the information with you.
Please send your replies to Newsletter Editor, World Members Office, International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027.