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Left to right, Row 1—Mrs. Howard Cook, ENGLAND; Dr. Myong Whai Kim, KOREA; Mr. Sergio Mendes, BRAZIL; Mrs. Michael DaSilva, VENEZUELA; Professor Horacio Reggini, ARGENTINA; Mr. V.T. Krishnamurthi, INDIA; Mrs. Passal-Gechman, ISRAEL; Row 2—Mrs. Margaret Mecke, Secretary to the Council; Mrs. Margaret Rice, SOUTHEAST USA; Dr. Joseph A. Adegbite, NIGERIA; Mrs. Lucia Whitmarsh, HAWAII USA; Mr. Werner Valeur-Jensen, ‘CONNECTICUT USA; Mr. Gerald Barsdorf, Co-Chairman, USA; Row 3—Mr. Edward Rice, SOUTHEAST USA; Dr. James McCoy Davis, CALIFORNIA USA; Mr. Nihad Pasha, LEBANON; Mr. Pierre Guay, CANADA; Mr. Rex Olsson, AUSTRALIA; Mr. Sigurdur Helgason, Co-Chairman, ICELAND; Mr. Kazimierz Studentowicz, POLAND; Row 4—Mr. Richard Erhlich, student journalist, USA; Mr. Starlin Sims, INDIANA USA; Mrs. Keiko de Portu, FRANCE; Mr. Peter Deras, GREECE; Mr. Paul Kjaer-Hansen, DENMARK; Row 5— Mr. Howard A. Cook, President International House; Mr. Thomas Olson, Executive Vice President; Mr. Jacques de Portu, FRANCE; Miss Merethe Ring, NORWAY; Mr. Haraldo Becerra-Lima, BRAZIL; Mr. M.A. Rashti, IRAN; — —Presentat conference but not in photograph: Mr. Gerhard Schellenberg, GERMANY and Mr. H. Clay Simpson, USA, Fund Chairman.
THE SEVENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF WORLD MEMBERS took place at International House, May 18th to the 20th, 1978. The meeting was the largest ever held in the history of the Council, attended by twenty nine representatives of twenty countries.
Council Members began their meeting by attending a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, May 18th gaining many insights into the current conditions at the House. Following the meeting, a gala reception and dinner was held in the Home Room, Upper Foyer and Auditorium. The Co-Chairmen, Sigurdur Helgason and Gerald Barsdorf, President Howard Cook, and Chairman of the Board, Dr. Henry A. Kissinger received 225 alumni, friends of the House, parents and students. Dr. Kissinger presented a certificate of appreciation to Ambassador Shotaro Takahashi, Counsul General of Japan, New York for delivery to the Commemorative Association for the Japan World Exposition (1970) for their gift of $50,000 toward the redecoration and refurnishing of eleven sitting rooms in the House. The evening concluded with a wonderful performance of the ALLNATIONS Dance Company and the Candlelight Ceremony led by students from 25 countries. Friday, May 19th a panel of students described their experiences and reactions at I. House. Workshops met to discuss Fund Raising and Communications. Friday evening the Council Members and their wives and husbands were entertained at dinner by Trustees in Connecticut.
Executive Vice President, Thomas Olson discussed new programs with the Council on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of attracting a high quality student body to the House. Much interest was expressed in strengthening ties between Council Members and current residents. As many representatives were staying at the House, they were able to meet informally at breakfast or lunch with students from their countries. Several Council Members have been appointed during the past year. President Cook has been able to visit many of them in their home countries in his travels. They are: Iran—MR. MOHAMMED ALI ADIBI Iran—MR. MOHAMMED KIA Norway— MISS MERETHE RING Sudan—MR. BONA MALWAL Sweden—MR. BJORN BERGSTROM (Alternate) United Arab Emirates—MR. SALIM AHMED AL MOOSA United States, South East—MR. & MRS. EDWARD RICE South West—MR. VINCENT CARROZZA South West—MRS. THEODORE H. STRAUSS (Alternate) Members at Large: MR. ROSCOE BROWNE, California, U.S.A.; MR.M.A. RASHTI, Consul General for Iran in Hong Kong; MR. H. CLAY SIMPSON, Chairman, Annual Fund;
MRS.
DANIELA
PASSAL-GECHMAN
was elected
Council
Member from Israel at the meeting.; MR. RICHARD COWEN has been appointed Council Member for New York State this September
Awards Presented at Candlelight Supper This years Candlelight Supper on May 7th, 1978 was highlighted by the presentation of three awards to individuals who
Staff Recognized
exemplified
selected as best exemplifying the ideals of
the ideals of International
House. The first award
was the Bill Frohlich
Memorial Award, made possible by the generosity of Dr. Richard D. Wesley of Artesia, California, a close friend of the late L.W. Frohlich. This award will be made annually to the two students “who best exemplify the leadership, initiative and devotion” of Mr. Frohlich, former Trustee and founder of the Council of World Members. Nominations were sought from all members of the I. Houses community and selected by a committee of students, staff and Trustees. This years recipients were Anil Trivedi from India and Claude Tournebize from France. The committee stated these students were selected because they had “sought the company of diverse segments of the House membership and helped foster understanding”.
Dr. Frank Babbott also presented an award to the staff member who had been the House. This years’ recipient was Grace Cullen, well known to generations of students for her friendly concern for all at the Reception Desk and switchboard. The award, which will be given annually, was established through a bequest
received from Barbara Chapin Babbott, a former resident and staff member and by gifts from Trustees, Gerald Barsdorf and Howard Cook.
[PILANSTAIIBA\CIX During the Council of World Members Meeting in May “Kris” Krishnamurthi, suggested we run a series of “Flashbacks” vivid personal recollections in the newsletter.
Chartered Flight At the council meeting, Kris remembered how proud he had been in
1948 when as a flight engineering trainee at TWA he had arranged for 64 foreign students at $1.00 a head to fly over New York on a sightseeing tour in a chartered Constellation. He remembered the excitement and color of the occasion as everyone was dressed in their national
Students Honor Robert Maas
costume.
The evening also included the presentation of a gift from the residents to Robert Maas, who resigned as Vice President and Business Manager of I. House in the Spring of 1978 to begin a business of his own in New Jersey. Selwa Makarem, presented a silver tray on behalf of all residents who wished Mr. Maas to know of their respect and to thank him for his “responsiveness to
The year of Pearl Harbor
their needs”.
Also at the Council meeting, Margaret Koontz Rice was delighted to find herself
living on her old floor. Last May was different, however, because she had her husband, whom she met at the first Sunday Supper in 1941, staying in the room next door. Margaret recalled how poignant it had been to be at the House the
year of Pearl Harbor and that she spent that anxious December Sunday with a good friend from Hawaii. Christmas 1963 Another account of a vivid 1. House experience was mailed to us from San Antonio, Texas. Verlene Reese who came to Julliard from Texas to study voice had written abour her I. House days in a series
entitled “Most Memorable Christmases” published
in a San
Antonio
magazine.
She recalled the 1963 Christmas blizzard that marooned the I. House residents over the holiday. She remembered how
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Opening Sess ion in the Mural Room. Council Members listen to greetings from all over the world.
cozy it was to be with so lively and talented a group and how after an evening of carols, a limbo festival and a snowcream party, politics were forgotten
at the dinner table. That year, students had experienced the Cuban Missile Crisis. Verlene wrote that perhaps it wouldn’t have happened “if people from all countries could just communicate as we had that week... if they could come together ‘straight on’.” Further note on staff
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It is with regret that the editor must announce the resignation of Anne Torres as assistant in the Office of World Members. Anne has moved down Broadway to Lincoln Center but is still coming to I. House on a consulting basis. Her daughter, Maria, is now a typist in our of-
Student panelists at lunch with Council Members. Left to right: Keiko de Portu. France: Knut Boye, Norway: Jacques de Portu, France: Tekeste Negus. Ethiopia. This Fall, students Knut and Tekeste often have lunch
fice so Anne will have an easy way to keep in
with the de Portu’s son, Michael. who is currently living at I. House.
touch with her many old I. House friends.
Night of Nations 1978 Raises Over $10,000 The Mural Room became an Italian Cafe, exotic Latin American rhythms lured dancers to the gym, the West Room became an African village and belly dancers held up traffic in the Cafeteria. These were just some of the scenes at this
year’s Night of Nations. Everybody present had a glorious time. Thousands of city visitors poured in
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New Staff to Build New Programs
The I. House Clothing
The Administrative staff at International House has been reorganized during the past six months. President Cook will devote all his time to the Half Century Fund Development and Alumni Affairs, until his retirement in April
Where does a 4 feet 10 inches tall piano student who is about to face his Piano Finals find a suit to wear with a jacket that won’t cover his
Bank Story hands and the keyboard? How can students who have always lived near the equator find
1980. Thomas F. Olson, Executive Vice Presi-
enough warm clothing to face the bluster of a
dent, will be directly responsible to the Board of Trustees for the management of the House.
New York winter at prices they can afford? The answer, of course, is the Clothing Bank at International House.
Mr. Olson has brought great energy and imagination to expanding the program at Interna-
tional House and overseeing the necessary rehabilitation of the physical plant, He has appointed an able staff to assist him. Mr.
Mohymen Saddeek is now Business and Operations Manager of International House. A native of Egypt, Mr. Saddeek has had diverse business experience in England and an academic background in political economics and psychology.
science,
A new Office of Program and Resident Services has been created. Mr. Robert Fredericks is Assistant Program Director and Resident Advisor; Mary-Clare Metcalf, Assistant Program Director. Both work with a group of Program
and Resident Fellows. Bob Fredericks has studied and worked in England and the Middle East and has written
taught
Two volunteers, Mrs. Peter Tintle and Mrs. August Wavtopich began the project and made the practical matter of finding ap-
propriate clothes a gay social event. Appeals went out for new and used clothing to Alumni and friends, and cartons and boxes
Program & Resident Services Combined
and
This service began in the early 1960’s after President Howard Cook had visited the University of Michigan and observed the Thrift Shop in operation there at the International Student Center.
in the field of Cultural
An-
thropology. Mary-Clare Metcalf served as Program Coordinator last year after coming to I. House as an Intern from the School of International training. Ms. Marian Newsome and Ms. Socorro Rubio are assistants in Program and Resident Services; Ms. Newsome primarily in admissions and Ms. Rubio in job placement. Mrs. Pauline Herman has joined the staff of the Office of World Members as Administrative assistant. Pauline, whose story about the
of clothing began pouring in, from as far away as Texas, Maine and Vermont. The inventory grew so large that a permanent location was needed.
Since 1971 the New York Alumni have operated the Clothing Bank, sharing space in Practice Room “D” on “B” Floor, conducting “Sale Nights” every other Wednesday. The proceeds have resulted in contributing over
$1,500 per year to the Scholarship Fund (the total proceeds go directly to the Scholarship
Fund). In the Fall of 1978, beginning with a Grand
Opening party on October 4th, the Clothing Bank moved to the main floor off the lobby where it is easily accessible.
Especially helpful at arrival, sometimes the Clothing Bank can substitute for the contents of
is well
luggage misplaced on route. The Clothing Bank continues to be part of student life.
known to members of the New York Alumni.
—PAULINE HERMAN
Clothing
Bank
appears
elsewhere
throughout the evening of April 1st. After the expenses had been taken care of (including the salary of the very capable student manager, Angela Sercani). $10,059.03 had been raised for scholarships.
1979’s Night of Nations is now scheduled for March 31st. Save the date and if you live in the New York Area perhaps you will be able to donate something for
the
students
to
help
them
help
themselves.
Science Program Initiated A pilot science program was made possible
this year by a grant from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation. All activities were under the direction of Program Fellow Jeffrey K. McVey, a post doctoral student in chemistry at
Columbia University. The program was instituted not to serve the interests of science students alone, but to promote interaction among various groups of
students, emphasizing the impact of science and technology in today’s world.
Bronk Dinner a Highlight The most inspiring event, was a Sunday Supper held February 26, 1978 honoring the memory of Detlev W. Bronk, the first President of Rockefeller University and a former Trustee of International House. The memorial lecture,
“The Biological Expression of Individuality” was delivered by Dr. Gerald M. Edelman, Vincent Astor Professor at Rockefeller University. Dr. Edelman was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1972 for his work on the structure of antibodies. Drawing upon his specialized knowledge of
the immunity system, and describing how it functions as a kind of “little Darwinian evolution machine,” in which selection for purposes of survival takes place in a very short time, Dr. Edelman speculated that perhaps the brain
functions in a similarly selective fashion. He suggested that, perhaps the brain is not “blackboard on which experience writes.”
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Students crowded into a reception room following the lecture to exchange questions and answers with Dr. Edelman. Both the International House tradition of “sparking mean-
ingful encounters” and the memory of Detlev Bronk were well served.
Prepare Spectacular King Tut Egyptian Night
H. Clay Simpson Heads
A private viewing of the treasures of King Tutankhamun at the Metropolitan Museum on January 8th for the benefit of International House was sold out almost immediately. We regret that many alumni and friends of Intenational House were unable to get tickets for that date and hope you have succeeded in getting tickets for another time. We have scheduled a special event for anyone interested in learning more about King Tut’s treasures, and are offering a
Alumni Committee
unique experience.
On Thursday, November 30th, International House will proudly present a very special film in sound and color pro-
duced by one of our alumni,
Richard
Cowen. Mr. Cowen and his wife Barbara spent almost a month on an archaeological study and exploration trip in Egypt, just one year before the Six Day Israeli-Egypt War. They were among the first to photograph King Tutankhamun’s artifacts as they were seen in the Cairo Museum. The film provides wonderful
background for the Metropolitan exhibit but even if you will be unable to go there the pictures of Egyptian life and culture are fascinating. The Cowens lived on the former King Farouk’s river yacht and their film records that magnificent vessel which has since been destroyed. Music, food and decorations will all feature an Egyptian theme. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All you can eat and
drink for $25.00 a couple, $15.00 a person. We also have a small number of private viewing tickets for a later date which will be raffled at 7:30 just before the film is shown. Bus service from Grand Central and the Port Authority will shuttle guests to and from the House, the last return bus leaving I. House at 8:45 p.m. We hope that many of you join us in this evening of fun. It will be a good time to introduce friends to I. House. If you have not received an invitation or want additional invitations mailed to friends, please call the World Members office (212) 678-5023.
Under the capable direction of H. Clay Simpson, an Annual Alumni Fund Committee has been reorganized. Under the leadership of these enthusiastic alumni
the goal for 1977-78 of $35,000 was reached. In total 549 alumni contributed to the Fund this year. An Honor Roll will be published later this year. The Fund Committee has established membership categories which will give contributors the opportunity to participate
in programs at International House. The categories are: Individual Member $25, Supporting Member $50, Patron $100, Sponsor $500 and Allnations $1,000. Invitations to membership will be mailed this Fall to all alumni in the Metropolitan area. Alumni in other parts of the country who are interested in receiving this mailing should write Mrs. Mecke in the World Members Office. The Fund Committee is also planning special programs in preparation for the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the House. The first event will be the Egyptian Night on November 30th.
SAVE THE DATE EGYPTIAN NIGHT NOVEMBER 30th
Al and Jane Malver Memorial Established Four friends who met at I. House, Evelyn and Starlin Sims, and Murray and Aurora Galves have organized a sponsor-
ing committee
to raise funds
for a
memorial for Al and Jane Malver. The leaflet prepared by the committee begins: “Al and Jane Malver were a warm
presence for a generation of students who passed though International House. Al
ALLNATIONS
Dance
House who is on an extended world trip
Company on
will be an honored guest at this perfor-
Far Eastern Tour Just as this newsletter is being prepared our ALLNATIONS Dance Company, is embarking on an extended tour of the Far East and the Pacific. The tour includes a week in Korea which will culminate in an I. House alumni evening on October 25th. Arrangements for this evening were
completed
by
Dr.
Myong
Whai
Kim,
Council
Member
from
Korea.
Mr.
Malver had a unique talent for coaching actors and musicians and helped numerous careers of successful performers. Jane, who managed the Bazaar at I. House for a number of years, and Al both had a talent for friendship.” In the Malver’s memory, friends have
mance. He plans to see performances as well in Taiwan and Manila. This exciting group of performers evolved from the Folk dance classes conducted years ago as part of the I. House program by Herman Kottenberg, a Trustee of International House. The Per-
part of this memorial by sending a check payable to International House and inscribed for the Al & Jane Malver
forming Arts Foundation which sponsors
Memorial
the troupe House.
Margaret M. Mecke, World Members Of-
is based
at
International
established a fund to endow a room for $10,000 at International House. Anyone who wishes to honor Al and Jane, can be
Fund.
Please
to
Mrs.
fice. All contributions are tax deductible.
Renovation Underway The gift of the L.W. Frohlich Charitable Trust is representative of the many generous contributions to the Half Century Fund of International House which is a result of alumni interest and influence. The Fund now exceeds two and a half million dollars. World members throughout the world have not only been generous themselves, but have influenced many other individuals, foundations,
Mrs. Ingrid Burns, Trustee of the L.W. Frohlich Charitable Trust and sister of the late L.W., “Bill” Frohlich, former Trustee and founder of the Council of World Members, receives Certificate of Appreciation from Henry A. Kissinger, Chairman of the Board at May 18th Reception.
and
governments
to
contribute as well. The Trustees have allotted part of the funds for much needed renovations. Redecoration of the student floor lounges and the coffee wing are completed; elevators have been modernized and the auditorium ceiling and floor refurbished. The same House you knew and loved will continue to serve students into the second Half Century with physical improvements which will make it more comfortable and attractive. Left to right, Winifred Starbuch Scott of East Brunswick, NJ, Helen Wood of Washington, DC,
For Future Generations
International House
In the year 1977-78 a total of $20,367.00 was received in bequests to International House from former residents. In addition to the bequests mentioned in the last newsletter, from Margaret Knight and Wilma Schell, additional funds were received from the
estates of:
corporations
Jerrie (nee Green) writes, “will be involved in making some basic changes.” Harry Edmonds sent us the picture of the 3 friends from the year 1930-31. It was such a pleasure to have it in the office to show Olwen Emerson Price when she stopped in for a visit while she was in town on a tour from London.
Mischa Meller Katherine Renny Yetter Anna-May Jones Elizabeth Martin
Remembering |. House in a will is a wonderful way to help the House meet its expenses and insure the service you enjoyed for future generations of students. Bequests from friends of the House
and Jean Crawford Haugen of Norway
Friendships Friendships formed at I. House flourish for many years despite the great distances separating the individuals. We are delighted when friends share news of each other with us or include a remembrance of I. House in some interchange of friendship. Mrs. Rachel Knutson of Seattle, Washington sent her contribution to the Annual Fund in recognition of her visit in Budapest with her old friends Dr. Bodor
Geza and his wife Mary. Jerrie Melgun wrote from California of her friend Lisa Huang and the news of her
may be made in the following manner: “I bequeath House, a New
to International York Corporation,
the sum of $ for its general poses.”
to be used corporate
A Call to Artists
pur-
Above is a picture of our new Council
Or bequests can be designated for a
particular fund. An individual student's room may be endowed as a memorial for
$10,000, and an appropriate tile will be placed at the entrance to the room. Further information may be obtained from the
President’s Office, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027.
return to Taiwan. Lisa has returned as a designer for the Taiwan Textile Design
Center.
She
had
previously
studied
fashion at Traphagen and F.I.T., and held several designer jobs in New York. Selected from a large group to supervise the training of anew generation of fashion and print designers for Taiwan, Lisa, as
Member from Israel, Daniela PassalGechman, painting while a student at I. House in 1959. Daniela is still painting and designing. At the May Council Meeting she made the delightful suggestion of having note cards—like UNICEF cards, designed by alumni artists, to remind people of the spirit of the House.
The idea was enthusiastically endorsed by other Council Members. We would be interested in seeing any designs from artistic alumni.
ALUMNI NEWS THROUGH THE DECADES The 20’s Mary Underwood Cleverly (1924), wrote to identify herself as the first 1. House mother. She and her husband, Franklin Thomas Cleverly, were the first students to be married. The Cleverlys now live in Flint Hill, Virginia. Elizabeth Lundy Nimbkar also met her husband,
Vishna Nimbkar, at the House, and went to live in his native India. Mrs. Nimbkar established the profession of Occupational Therapy in India and Asia, and devoted herself to the care of the disabled. In 1972, she received the Mary and Albert Lasker Award for her work, both nationally and internationally. Dr. S. M. Broderick wrote from Sierra Leone, West Africa, where he has retired as Assistant Director of Education after 30 years of service with the Department of Education. he had made several trips to the U.S., as a Fulbright Visiting Professor lecturing in African Studies. Miriam Baker Apperson wrote from Florida with
the sad news of her twin sister, Mildred Baker Wingard’s death in Auburn, Alabama. Dr. Samuel Wingard, Mildred’s husband, has retired from teaching in Virginia and is living in Auburn. Mrs. Apperson
mentioned
that
there
had
been
six
members of the “Alabama Family” at I. House that first year: the Baker sisters, Dr. Edward Hall, Max Savelle, and Lois Smyer Wilkinson, and Dr. Wingard. Editors Note: We have lost contact with Max Savelle, and would appreciate a current address. The 30’s
Harold Jonas (1931-32), writes: “Seeds of friendship for Japan and things Japanese that were first planted at International House in 1931-32 are bearing fruit in 1978.” In honor of his Japanese interests, he has established a memorial gift of books in honor of his Columbia professor, Allan Nevins. The gift will be sent to Sophia University in Tokyo. He also plans to donate a major part of his netsuke collection to the Yamato Bunkaken, a museum in Nara, Japan. Arnold Mobbs (1932-33), retired in 1975 from a ministry of 41 years in the “Eglise Nationale Protestante”, as pastor of Celigny, near Geneva, as well as from 26 years of work as secretary of the Federation of Swiss protestant churches. He writes that he is “still active” —not only does he do journalistic work for the church, he also serves as interpreter for the World Council of Churches, the Ecumenical Institute, the Conference of European Churches, and “various other organizations”. The 40’s Heda H.
Yamada
(nee lida). lives a most busy
life as a Junior High School English teacher, and as the mother of three college age children. She received her M.A. degree from the University of Santa Clara this June, and later this year, she will lead a tour group to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Robert and May Davenport (nee May Kapela).
(1947-48), are now living in Los Altos Hills, California, near Menlo Park, where Bob works as a senior economist for SRI International. May is very active in artistic areas. Already a painter and an art-
dealer, she has recently ventured into the field of literature. Her book, Two Plays. was recently published.
Adela M. Mendez (1948-49, 1952-53), is retired as professor at the University of Puerto Rico, and is now coordinating the “Reach to Recovery” program for the whole of Puerto Rico. Amy Hiratzka Mizuno (1949-50), is a teacher of
Humanities, as well as a guidance counselor at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility in Kailua Oahu.
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The Story of Sibusisiwe
The 50’s Rolf Schoder (1951), is working with Redd Barna (Save the Children—Norway). He had an interesting trip to Upper Volta, West Africa recently, where he investigated possible projects for Save the Children. Dorothy
M.
Horn
(1956
&
65),
is retired
as
Associate Professor in the Graduate Department of Educational theory at the University of Toronto. After beginning work there in 1966, she was in charge of the development of the Ontario Mathematics Achievement Test for Admission to College and University. She also worked with mathematics educators in developing Mathematic Evaluation Materials for grades K to 8. Her residence is now in Centre Burlington, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ammu
Menon
Muzumdar
(1957-60),
recently
stayed at I. House after a sabbatical leave in her native India. Dr. Muzumdar is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Arkansas. Sven Libaek (1958-59), has been working as a composer, arranger, and conductor since finishing his studies at Julliard. He lived in Australia from
1960-78, but is now a film and television composer in Hollywood. His wife, Lolita, also an I. House alumna, is now assistant to the sales manager of Trans-Australia Airlines’ North American branch,
based in Los Angeles.
The 60’s Joseph M. Ha (1960), Chairman of the Department of International Relations at Lewis & Clark College, Portland, Oregon, has been on leave at the Research Institute of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea. Dr. Ha has written extensively on subjects related to International Affairs, giving special emphasis to U.S. and Soviet politics. Martha
Savio
(1963),
A Peace
Corps
trainee
while at 1. House, Martha is now the Director of Social and Ethical Responsibility in Investments for
the National Ministries of the American Baptist Church (USA). Eve (Burrows) Poitier, writes from the Bahamas that she is now working part-time as a Lecturer in Economics at the College of the Bahamas, and fulltime as Investment Analyst at the Trust Corporation of the Bahamas, Limited. She has two daughters: Adjuah, aged three and a half, and Anissa, two and a half—both named for friends at I. House.
William C. Page (1968-69), writes that several I. House performers have been heard at the lowa Center for the Arts. Soprano Leontyne Price, and Anthony & Joseph Paratore, pianists, all performed there during the winter season. The 70’s Dan Strum (1971), writes that he is now working
in urban planning with the Israel Land Administra-
tion.
David and Helena Chang Tso (1971), are living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with their three year old son. David is a seniour advisor in international petroleum business with Gulf Oil Company John Verstraaten (1976), We were delighted to receive an announcement of the marriage of John Verstraaten to Ineke Sprij, in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, in 1976. They are now living in Kalmthout, Belgium. Christiana Schonberger (1975-76), whose name
as an
international
dancer
is Ana
The I. House ideals at work Our founder, Harry Edmonds, maintains an amazing correspondence and is
kind enough to share it with us. One thing Harry sent us was an extract from the manuscript biography of Sibusisiwe Makhanya by Marguerite Malherbe of South Africa. Her career stands as model for I. House World Members who so often ex-
tend the influence of the spirit of the House by working in their home communities.
Sibusisiwe died in 1971 after a long life devoted to education and the improvement of race relations. Educated by American missionaries she grew increas-
ingly curious about this country as she matured and was given grants to travel and study in the United States. She became a student of the interaction of whites with her own race. She was a student of her Zulu tradition, and supported herself by traveling in the states and giving lectures to acquaint Americans with Zulu ways and customs. Teachers College 1929-30
She studied Rural Sociology and Psychology with Dr. Mable Carney at Columbia at the time she was at I. House. She returned to Africa determined to teach her people ways to improve their
living conditions. She returned to her native community, Umbumbulu, in the Inanda district. Eventually the Umbumbulu Community Centre Council was founded and a school and community center built. Her biography
states:
“Knowing
Occasionally
American
friends
from
her New York days came to visit Sibusisiwe in Africa. We would be most interested to hear from anyone who remembers this remarkable woman. P.S.—You can also be part of Harry Edmond’s
correspondence.
His
RD #2, Lyons, NY 14489
Marie
Christina, is teaching flamenco dancing in Hong Kong. She studied with both the Harkness Ballet and Martha Graham in New York. Ana Maria believes that all the arts should intermingle and has studied almost every art form: writing, painting, singing, and acting. She has danced with several companies in Europe and will go on to Japan when her tour is over in Hong Kong.
no
mental barriers, her fine and vigorous mind was accepted by leading people of all races. She was widely known, respected and revered.”
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MOSAIC DISCUSSION “If you had a ‘mosaic’ discussion - - people from many countries presenting their own side and point of view on any given problem in which they are all involved, might there not be some constructive solutions emerging from such a bringing together of ‘pieces’ rather than from trying to get the answer from any one country or individual?” — Dorothy Ulrich Troubetzyoy '38
The Human
Rights Equation
The affirmation of human rights has become a controversial issue throughout the world, both as an internal issue in many countries and as a matter affecting foreign policy and international relations. Although the concept of human rights is readily embraced by peoples and governments all over the world, the practice of such rights is sometimes more difficult to achieve. The need for national security and the need for conditions which permit economic growth sometimes conflicts with the practice of Human Rights. In a country threatened by external political forces or in a stage of growth which makes the delivery of basic needs of food, shelter and health care tenuous, priorities regarding human rights may be quite different from those in a secure, highly developed country. Cultural traditions can also affect the practice of Human Rights.
Since priorites vary in different parts of the world in determining the balance between Human Rights and Security and material well being, we invite I. House World Members to send us their ideas regarding the Human
Rights Equation.
NOTE: We are reprinting the topic for the Mosaic Discussion since we are interested in receiving a greater variety of answers. Replies will be printed in the Spring.
The alumni data sheet below has been designed to help us get correct and current information about you. President Cook is using it as he travels around the world, it is used at the House by visitors and by Council Members and other alumni representatives who are researching alumni lists. We hope that you will use this copy to tell us current news about you or to correct your address; to change to form of address (Mrs., Dr., Mr., etc.) or to write your address in local script which might improve the local delivery of your mail. We would also welcome news of your I. House friends, especially if you know they have not been receiving our mail. Please use an extra sheet of paper if you have more messages. We look forward to hearing from you. me ee
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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
I. HOUSE
WORLD
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— Vol. 14 No. 1 Fall, 1978
A newsletter for former members of International House,
500 Riverside Drive, New York, New York 10027 Margaret Mather Mecke, Editor
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An International House Family Portrait—1978 Isn't this a beautiful portrait? Pictured here is a group of students whose comments about I. House are featured in a new six panel brochure recently published to interest students in coming to I. House. The Admissions Office wants to hear from alumni who either are part of an
academic
community
as teachers
or
administrators, or who live in a university town and are in contact with students who are potential residents. If you are interested in being part of an alumni recruitment network, please write to Margaret Mecke in the World Members Office.
The students in the picture are from left to right. (on floor:) Dinah Bryant, Music, USA; Geraud de St. Vincent, Business Ad., France; (seated), Anil Trivedi, Physics, INDIA; Alfonso Rebuelta, Business Ad., SPAIN; Ethiopia Ghebremicael, Accounting, EAST AFRICA; Majid Noorani, Electric Eng., IRAN; Dominique Homberger, Zoology,
SWITZERLAND; Education,
Business
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(standing),
Amadou
MAURITANIA;
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Intl.
Hsiomei
Hung,
CHINA;
Walter
Franco, Schoo! of International Affairs, ECUADOR; Sherri Wisoff, Drama student, USA; Stephen Morris, Political Science, AUSTRALIA.