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Anniversary Theme: 7) Years of Living the Future nternational House is celebrating _its 75th anniversary with a series of programs and activities taking place over a 15-month period, according to plans approved by the Board of Trustees in November. “The anniversary plan has been developed to take full advantage of the House's traditional strengths while moving it in new directions that will extend its public profile and institutional identity," said President Don Cuneo. Events include an anniversary open house, a series of high level programs exploring contemporary issues, New York conferences of the Council of World Members and the Heads of |. Houses worldwide, the publication of a commemorative book, and an April, 2000 finale with candlelight Sunday Suppers being held throughout the world and linked via the Internet. Since last spring, a planning committee for the anniversary has been meeting regularly with public relations consultants retained by the House to plan the anniversary. The committee is comprised of Trustees Joan R. Gregory ‘85 and John Kooyman ‘87, alumni

Joanna C. Lee ‘88 and Anthony Spikes ‘96, and four current residents, Jennifer Ablan (Philippines), Ana Islas (Mexico)

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L to R: Author Lee Hall, who is writing a history of International House, Trustee Joan R.

Gregory ‘87, Executive Committee Chairman William D. Rueckert and Chairman Paul A. Voicker took part in a panel discussion launching anniversary celebrations on February 10.

Tatsuya Ohyama Uapan), and Boaz Weinstein (USA). The group is chaired by John A. Wells, Assistant to the President, who presented the proposal to the Board. Wells noted that an underlying goal of the anniversary year plan is to achieve maximum visibility for the House, with

the assistance of public relations consultants, The Kreisberg Group. “The main focus, however, is to bring together residents, alumni trustees, supporters and other friends to

celebrate the institution,” Wells said.

Trustees Elect Voleker as Board Chairman

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aul A. Volcker, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve System of the United States, was elected Chairman of International House Board of Trustees on June 25. He succeeds former chairman Honorable John C. Whitehead, who served from

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Commenting on his election as Chairman, Mr. Volcker stated, “I am honored to be part of an institution that has such a far-reaching impact. The skills, values, and life experiences that International House imparts are of vital importance today, as they prepare our young people for the challenges and demands of a complex, changing world." Volcker worked in the Federal Government for almost 30 years, serving in high office under Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter and Reagan. He retired in 1986 as CEO of Wolfenson & Co. Inc. upon the firm's merger with Bankers Trust Company.

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A new logo for the House was developed, along with a tagline created by committee member Anthony Spikes: "75 Years of Living the Future." The new logo and tagline will adorn all of the House's publications and printed material throughout the celebration period. The anniversary kick-off took place on February 10, 1999 when Chairman Paul Volcker moderated a panel discussion on the founding of the House and the relevance of its mission today.

At the World Council Meeting in April, a celebration for Council members will include a performance by the ALLNATIONS Dance Company. In the fall, a day-long open house will take place in conjunction with the actual 75th anniversary of the opening of the House. This will be followed by the first of a five-part series of anniversary-year programs devoted to exploring contemporary issues including global accountability, transnational business and technology. “Our goal is to attract absolutely topnotch people to participate in this series to add some heft to the programming," said planning committee member Joan Gregory. “We want to provide a rich experience for our residents and, hopefully, to elevate the House's public profile.” The celebrations will culminate in the spring of the year 2000, when the 75th anniversary Candlelight Supper will be held in New York and throughout the world over a 24-hour period, with digital images downloaded on the Internet enabling alumni and friends to be linked via cyberspace. A full calendar of events for the anniversary year will be published in the next issue of the World Newsletter.

Bankers Trust, Nestle, the Prudential Insurance Company and the American Stock Exchange, and is also associated as trustee or director of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Japan Society, and the American Council on Germany. Mr. Volcker joined the |. House community at the Welcome Sunday Supper on September 27 where he was introduced by outgoing Chairman Whitehead. Volcker is only the eleventh person to serve as Chairman of I. House in its John C. Whitehead (L) and Paul A.Volicker

He graduated from Princeton and Harvard and attended the London School of Economics. He is North American Chairman of the Trilateral Commission and Co-Chairman of the

Bretton Woods Committee and the United States/Hong Kong Economic Cooperation Committee. In addition, Mr. Volcker serves as a director of

75 year history. The select group of individuals who have held the position previously comprises some of the most influential figures in contemporary history, including U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Gerald R. Ford; U.S. Secretaries of State Henry A. Kissinger, George C. Marshall, and Henry L. Stimson; and longtime diplomat and White House advisor John J. McCloy.

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New York, NY 10027-3916 Editor Nancy Pfeffer

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better technological tools to communicate and carry out the mission. Once strong office directors were in place | began to decentralize authority to

encourage individual staff initiatives. On the programmatic side we carried forward the strong traditions of the House, while adding an emphasis on leadership training across cultures

to prepare residents for the roles they will play in the future. We also committed to communicating those pro-

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grams and their role in carrying out the mission in a better fashion. This has resulted in an improved programs calendar and high quality programs. The programs and resident services

uniformly receive high ratings from

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residents. Now a brief mention of the facilities that we have added or improved upon. In our very attractive Map

Lounge, a resident-run Coffee House takes place every night. It is adjacent

to a revitalized Dining Service with chandeliers and new windows producing a better environment for dining together. New stoves and other equip-

ment are producing better food and

service. Dining Services is operated by a food service company which in turn is supervised by a capable office director with background and training in the hospitality field. We have wonderful athletic facilities such as The Frohlich Gymnasium, which has been renovated, coupled with the new Frohlich Fitness Center, located on the

gramming and global community to our alumni. While it has been delayed somewhat to work out the kinks, we will soon launch our on-line alumni community through the website. We have purchased a digital camera and are regularly filming events at the House to create a video yearbook for residents and to offer selective programming over the internet to alumni on-line. We have developed better means of communication through an enhanced World Newsletter, which we will also offer on-line. We have developed a program of alumni benefits, which has been communicated in a prior World Newsletter. Many of our alumni are taking advantage of it as | write. We will work hard in the coming months to restructure the World Council and work with alumni chapters to realize the three fundamental pillars of our alumni effort: 1) networking among alumni

and with the House, 2) recruitment of the best and brightest residents for

the House, and 3) development to create the resources necessary to

deck of |. House North. The Hall of History has been built, greatly enhancing the rebuilt Foyer to Davis Hall. Davis Hall itself is in top notch condition. Every hallway in both |. House North and South has been recarpeted and painted, and many have various pieces of art work, often donated by alumni. All of these hallways have received new lighting. We have completed the modernization of the elevators in |. House North with up-to-date electronics. | have gone out on a limb to pledge that when | finish as President we will have good elevator service in both buildings! We have tested the return to significant use of the main entrance on Sakura Park. The enhancement of the large outdoor terrace on the back of |. House North, a unique opportunity for the House to improve residential life and beautify our environment, is being evaluated. Now | turn to the area which holds in my mind great potential for further improvements. For years our alumni program and communications with alumni have been under-resourced. We have made improvements, but now is the time to build a first-class alumni program. | view any resident's relationship with the House and their fellow residents to be lifelong. The internet has offered a realistic way to communicate and extend our pro-

achieve the House's mission. All of this culminates in what we have just begun, a 75th Anniversary celebration stretching over the next eighteen months into mid-2000, with many events, programs and activities that are described in a related article in this World Newsletter. This is exciting to envisage. We have made much progress in the past five years, and | can see clearly where we need to go in the years ahead to achieve across-the-board excellence for the House. You can count on me to identify the ways in which all of our

constituents can help. For example, the House must make major investments in the physical plant to continue to operate and maintain the facilities that foster and support its

superb programs and services. It must develop its technological resources to serve its resident community and its alumni. It must add endowment to stabilize its financial base, offer more

financial aid, especially for residents from underrepresented areas, and

endow its programs. Achieving these goals will require the hard work of all members of our community,

We look forward to working with you for the future of International House.

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Clinton Envoy Discusses Kosovo Ordeal in McCloy Lecture n November 12, 1998, Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke joined the list of prominent individuals to deliver the annual John J. McCloy Lecture. But the true privilege was reserved for the large audience which experienced firsthand the observations of President Clinton's special envoy to Kosovo. Ambassador Holbrooke was introduced by Trustee John French. Prior to his thoughtful presentation about the role of American leadership in a post-cold war world, Ambassador Holbrooke stated how fond he is of International House, where his parents met in the late 1930s. He affectionately introduced his mother, Trudi Kearl, ‘39, who returned to the House after many years. Ambassador Holbrooke addressed

the issue of America's role in world foreign affairs. He explained that since 1991—the end of the cold war— the hot topic in foreign policy has been whether the United States should still have a leading role in foreign affairs or whether our priorities should be focused on domestic issues. Holbrooke said that although domestic issues are important, it is equally important for

the U.S. to remain involved in foreign matters for three reasons. First, European leadership may be unable or unwilling to act in foreign policy mat-

ters without a United States commitment. Second, since the perception is that the U.S. is the world's only remaining super power, it has “an obli-

gation with responsibilities that derives

In October, President Clinton asked

involves taking risks. He said, "if we

Holbrooke to go into the region to

did not do anything in Kosovo, the

negotiate a settlement. If he failed, NATO would lead air strikes against the Serbs. After nine days, Holbrooke and his

situation today would be a catastropheof enormous proportions,” and

envoy were successful. Holbrooke explained that Milosevic agreed to very substantial concessions on his part. For

involvement made risks worthwhile,

suggested that although the U.S.

it does not guarantee long term success. Permanent success requires continued American leadership and

example, he permitted NATO to fly sur-

European partnership. He concluded -

veillance missions over Kosovo, and

Ambassador Richard Holbrooke widdcesses the audience.

from great power.” Finally, he noted that because we live in a global economy we are required to be involved in world issues. Holbrooke explained that Americans have mixed reactions about our

agreed to shut down his radar and store

that, “although we are all concerned —

his weapons. In addition, OSCE, an international organization based in Vienna consisting of 54 European nations as

with the problems the new millenni-.

well as the U.S. and Canada sent a mis-

gone away."

was established in 1989 in memory of John J. McCloy, Chairman of the

U.N. resolution.

Holbrooke explained that the public was confused about the | compared Kosovo to the situation in Iraq and Saddam

House from 1954 to 1971, and ~ Honorary Chairman from 1971 until.

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Slobodan Milosevic and the Serbs should have been bombed. Holbrooke stated © that, “in the end it made more sense to put a large international force in Kosovo than air power. Bombing

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becoming too involved. He concluded

would result in many Serbs |

that, “it is better to be criticized for too much leadership than too little.” Holbrooke then addressed the U.S. involvement in Kosovo and explained his

and Albanians being killed, not by air strikes — bombing is very

Milosevic, the head of the Serb faction.

Kosovo to oversee elections, train local

Bosnia. “Americans often criticize the

role in the negotiations with Slobodan

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The John J. McCloy Lecture Fund

police and ensure compliance with the

U.S. role. Many Americans

much leadership.” Using Bosnia as an example, Holbrooke stated that from 1991-1995, Americans criticized the government for not getting involved in Bosnia. When we finally seized control and led the NATO bombing in Bosnia, however, the U.S. was blamed for

nize thatthe old problems have not _

sion of more than 2,000 individuals to

involvement in places like Kosovo and government for either having too little leadership in foreign matters or too

um will bring...we have to also recog-

accurate — but by blood letting.” A recurrent theme throughout ~ Holbrooke's lecture was that leadership, especially in foreign affairs,

his death in 1989. Support for the

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“Freunde des |. House, e.v.” through annual grants made possible by —

Schroder Munchmeyer Hengst & Co.

New Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations ancy Pfeffer has been appointed Associate Director of Development & Alumni Relations. She is responsible for the development and coordination of alumni programs and events and the alumni annual giving campaign. She has editorial responsibilities for the

production of the World Newsletter

and the Council Communiqué. Pfeffer came to |. House from South Nassau Communities Hospital where she was responsible for the fund-raising special events. Prior to that she worked at Hofstra University School of Law as the Director of Law Alumni Affairs. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Boston University, earned a Juris

Coming Soon...1. House On-Line Community No matter how long ago you left, or how far from the House you live, you still remain an important part of International House. Reconnect with old friends! Create your own E-mail address! Search job and resume postings! Meet other |. House alumni! Design your own web-page! You can do all this when you visit and register with the |. House on-line community. Registering is easy and free!

Visit us at: http://www.alumniconnections.com/ole/pub/INH and follow the instructions. When prompted for the security password, type in IHOUSEOLC. You will then choose a private password which you will use each time you enter the on-line community. You can also get information about the House and alumni events and activities by visiting our web

site at http://www.ihouse-nyc.org.

Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law and is a member of the New York State Bar. After only two months at |. House, Pfeffer reports that she is pleased to have already met so many wonderful alumni and is thrilled with the large number of them who remain connected to the House.

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Alumni Through The Decades Ruth King, '48-'49, is the proud grand-

1920s

mother of Emelen and Clara Leonard.

1960s

Reverend Nystrom, '25-'26, is 96 years old with fondest memories of |. House of 1925-'26. He has helped to build three International Houses in Hong Kong and was formerly the Executive Director of the International Committee -YMCA of USA &

1950s

Dr. Frances Geer, ‘60-63, is currently writing and directing plays, as well as writing a memoir. She also paints and is trying to get several wonderful stories published that her father wrote before he died last year. Mary Gegerias, ‘60, was recently named honorary citizen of Collias, a French town which shares the same name as her mother’s maiden name. Collias was

Canada.

Paul M. Limbert, '26-'27, 101 years old, just published an autobiography.

1930s Eva & Dan Freudenthal, '34-'38, are now great grandparents living in El Cerrito, California. Dorothy A. Wiest, '34-'35, is a retired social worker who resides in Oakland, CA. Ines Vosburgh, '38-'39, formerly Ines Rodgriguez, met her husband Calrence R. Vosburgh '38-'39 at International House in the summer of 1938 and were married in Panama that same summer. They recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on July 12, 1998 in Rochester, N.Y.

Ruth Mellby White, ‘39-'41, writer, musician, poet and lecturer, is composing her life story. She is trying to publish all her poetry in one book, but already has some published in anthologies.

1940s John Tagliabue, ‘42-45, has just published a book "New and Selected Poems:

1942-1997." He has taught in universities in Japan, China, Indonesia, and Italy and has recently moved from Maine to

Rhode Island.

Louise Guenveur Streat, ‘43-'44, enjoyed her visit after so many years to

|. House in March of 1998 to hear Ted Sorenson interview Walter Cronkite. Dr. Gibson Gray, '47-'48 is the retired chair of the Department of Political Science at UNC-Pembroke and is now on the governing board of Common Cause in North Carolina. Helen L. Laird, '47-'48, is the Dean Emeritus at Esther Boyer College of Music at Temple University. She currently lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey. —

Dickinson T. Guiler, '50-'57, is on the

planning committee for the 50th Reunion of his 1949 class at Miami University of Ohio. Ruth Harwood, '50-'51, is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Long Island University and is living in New York City. Slade Gorton, '51-'52, is a United States Senator from Washington State. Sylvia Powell Coward, '52-'56, lives in Hornbrook California with her husband Roy B. Coward. She has four grandchildren and is active in many community organizations in the Hornbrook area. Dr. Abdel-Monem-Abdel-Hamid, ‘54-55, is a Management Consultant living in Cairo, Egypt. Lorraine Mohrman Hepler, '54-'56, was "bitten by the bug of international

understanding while at |. House and hasn't gotten over it." She spent a month this summer with American Field Service visiting schools in Thailand. John Sie, '54-'57, is the Chairman and CEO of Encore Media Group LLC in Englewood, Colorado. Dr. Max Bruggmann, '55-'56, wrote a book entitled “der Bueffoum ‘ Management” published by Akademiacher Berlag in Switzerland. Dorothy Brickman, '56-'58, is retired from the Ohio State University and lives in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Gladys G. Burke, ‘58-'59, a retired teacher from California writes, “among my most wonderful memories were at |

House.” Josephine Polizzi, '59-'60, is a retired elementary school teacher living in New Jersey. Ayse Savasir, ‘59, is a faculty member of State Kauservatory of Aukaze, Turkey specializing in piano. Dr. Bhek Pati Sinha, '59-'60, has been selected Man of the Year by the American Biographical Institute. Currently living in

California, he is a Mahaguruji (High Holy

Man) in the Vedic Society.

The 1998-99 I. House Fund A Message from Susan Storms, Director of Admissions would like to thank all of you who have generously contributed to the 1998-99 International House Fund. It's been heartwarming to hear from so many of you! | am especially touched by the strong show

built by the Greeks in 50B.C.

Rohit Mehta, ‘60, is a Managing Director for Star Precision Electronics India Ltd. and lives in Bombay.

Gail Meyers Sharman, ‘60-'63, has become a student again at age 57, this time for a Masters in Public Administration at Suffolk University on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. She has also become a grandmother for the fourth time. Judith Alstadter, ‘62-'64, released her first CD entitled "The Poetic Piano: Spirituality & Music." This year she was also named Artist-in-Residence at Pace University and has given solo performances on Long Island, New York. Agnes L. Lin, '64-'72, is a professor of educational psychology and technology at University of Southern California and the Director of the California Writing project at USC. Virginia Tice Stillman, ‘65-'68, is Vice President of Credit Rabobank and her husband Peter Stillman ‘65-'68 is a computer consultant for Price Waterhouse Coopers. The Stillman’s two sons are in college. Drew is a junior at University of Oregon and Loren is a freshman at Manhattan School of Music. Parviz Koushki, '67-'68, is a professor at Kuwait University. con't Catherine Ellen Peters, '67-'71, retired

July 1 1998 from teaching in NYC. Marion G. Roenke, ‘67, is currently retired and she is a tour guide at Rose Hill Mansion, National Historic Restoration. Her grandson graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in May. He is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Ocean Engineering on full scholarship. Jacob Van Lutsenburg Maas, '67-'69, is a Lead Specialist, Education at

Montreal since he left New York in 1977

and is a professor at Ecole des Hautes

Etudes Commerciales.

William David Angel, ‘69-"70, is Officer in Charge of the United Nations Youth Unit.

1970s Sheila D. Ray, ‘70-'71, will retire at the end of this year after 34 years with the World Council of Churches. : Steven Hemphill, '71-'72, lives in Raleigh, North Carolina where he is the CEO of Abundant Life Financial Planning. Thomas Blank, '72-'73, lives in Hartford, CT where he is the Associate Dean and Professor at University of Connecticut School of Family Studies. Luis |. Beltran, ‘74, is a Professor at the Universidad Pedagogica y Technologica in Colombia. Barbara Wanner, '76-'78, is a Senior Political Analyst for the Japan Economic Institute in Washington, DC. David Wickline, '77-'78, is a real estate developer. He is currently developing a golf resort in Micronesia in partnership with Hilton International and Goldman Sachs & Co. i as Joseph Gallus Fritsche, ‘78, isa financial analyst at Sirius Assat Management, Ltd. in Switzerland. Kiyohiro Kakarimai, '78, is a professor of economics at Tokyo University in Japan.

1980s Harriet Isa Mermes, '81-'82, is currently the Director of Computer Resources

The Harry Edmonds Society

by the generosity shown by former scholarship recipients. In March |, along with the others

on the Scholarship Committee, will be

of others, if you wish), while reducing

reviewing next year's applications for financial aid. Thanks to your generosity, we will be able to help more deserving residents. If you have not yet made a donation to the 1998-99 |. House Fund, please do so. Support from alumni and friends like you allows the House to

your taxes? If so, we invite you to join our Harry Edmonds Society, named after the remarkable man whose vision helped found International House 75 years ago. The Harry Edmonds Society is a

of support from our recent alumni and

rently lives in Arlington, VA. J. Shelton Baxter, '68-'70, has a solo legal/financial practice north of San Francisco. He also volunteers at an immigrant high school for newly arrived students who require English language support before they enter mainstream high schools. In September of 1999 he will return to New York to finish a Ph.D. program in International Education at Teacher's College. Gunnar Sletmo, ‘68, has lived in

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accept the best resident candidates, not merely those who can afford to pay. Help ensure the rich diversity of the House, which makes it such an extraordinary place. Please, make a gift to the |. House Fund today, using the enclosed giving envelope. Thank you.

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House's mission by including the House in their estate planning. Whether you include a bequest to the House in your will, participate in our

pooled income fund or other planned giving programs, by taking advantage of the powerful option of planned giving, you may enjoy concrete financial benefits, as well as the knowledge that your legacy will further the work of the House and enhance the experience of future residents. We would be delighted to send you information about the Harry Edmonds Society and ways in which you may help International House. If you would like to receive more information about the Harry Edmonds Society, please

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Alumni Through The Decades for the Veterinary School of North

Bindu Kamal, '91-'92, is a resident

Carolina University.

physician at the University of California

- Scott Bronstein & Dana Mouton Cibulski, ‘82-'83, are living in Paris where Scott is a Producer for "60 Minutes" at CBS and Dana is an artist and the Paris correspondent for Art Papers and American Art Magazine. Monica Comercio, '83-'87, is now teaching theater in the New Orleans Public School System in the Talented in the Arts Theater Program, where she only teaches students who have been evaluated and are considered to have special talent. She also writes plays and performs. Her work has been sent to DramaRama — the New Orleans Arts Festival. Mary Brennan, '84-'85, reports on health care legislation in Congress for the Congressional Quarterly, Inc. in Washington, D.C. _ Robin Ropar Heller, '85, has been recently named Senior Administrator at University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics and her husband Mark Heller, ‘84, is a psychiatric social worker at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Sanya Popovi, '85-'89, and husband George Bogdanich are proud to announce

Medical Center. She lives in Cerritos, CA.

the birth of their second child, Emma, on June 24, 1998. Emma joins her big brother Distitri, born in December 1996. The

Popovic-Bogdanich family lives in New York.

Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli, '89-'90, lives in Rome where he is responsible for Planning the Information System at VideocolorThomson Multimedia. He visits |. House every year to attend the Fall Ball. Dr. Balbir Singh, ‘89, is a professor at the College of San Mateo in California.

1990s Eric Weenink and Susan Duning —

Weenink, ‘90-'91, are proud to announce _ the birth of their daughter Nicole on June 30, 1998. She was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, where Eric was working on a project. They returned home to Sparks, Nevada in October. Marie-Louise Anna Therese Bang, ‘91, is the Executive Director for the American

Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Michelle Meyer, '91-'93, recently moved from California to Japan where she is teaching English classes at Matsushima High School in the Tohoku region. She would love to talk to other alums in the area. Her address is Haitsu Seki 201, 3-1 Jagasaki-migi, Matsushima-cho, miyagigun, Miyagi-ken, 981-0213, Japan. She can also be reached by e-mail:

In Memoriam |

1920s Carlos H. Benitez '24-'25, Colonia Polanco, Mexico Elma Clark, '24-'25, Farmington, NM Felicite LaFlamme Hoffman, '26-'27, Newport, OR Raja F. Howrani, ‘29, Ras-Beirut, Lebanon Bishop R. Manikam, '24-'25, Trudurappalli, India

micelle-sensei@usa.net or at 223532526.

Phillipp Von Braunschweig, '91-'92, is an Attorney at Poellath & Partners. He

currently lives in Unterhaching, Germany. Victoria M. Zunitch, ‘91, is a senior Stock Market Reporter at Bridge News and lives in New York City.

Michael Radetzky, ‘92, is a Trainee Associate at Heng Kong Law Firm in Austria. Anja Clauss, '93-'96, works as a Program Manager at Doctors of the World, organization. Merel Elsen, '93, and her husband Arthur Oudendijk are proud to announce

Dr. J. Harold Bennett, '58-'60, Short Hills, NJ Gerald Berger, '59-'61, Ottawa, Canada Helen M. Cordell, ‘52, Penn Valley, CA - Alice J. Eppink, ‘58, Sioux Center, IA Evelyn L. Johnson, ‘58-'59, Camden, ME Dr. Manfred Kanther, '57-'61,

Moorestown, NJ Arthur Kidd, '53-'54, Tallahasee, FL

Vista, AZ

Alex Manoogian, '54, Grosse Pointe

Beatrice Sun Chang, '39-'40, Honolulu, HI

Pearl G. Clark, '33-'34, Renton, WA

Morgan Maxwell, '55, Tucson, AZ

Lyman Moore, ‘37-'39, Rohnert Park, CA Charlotte A. Wollaeger, '38-'41, Sheboygan, WI

Catherine Norris, ‘51-'52, Hillsdale, NJ Simone Pare, '55-'56, Quebec, Canada Edith C. Rowles Simpson, ‘55-'56,

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Saskatoon, Canada

1960s

1940s

_ lvory Coast for the last three months and _

Martin Allwood, ‘46-'47, Mullsj6, Sweden

Richard Abrams, '64-'65, Yellow

Sam A. Di Bonaventura, ‘48-'50, Baltimore, MD

Albert Barnard Du Benhe. ‘62,

John Fiske, '49, Moscow, ID

working for Bloomberg financial news

Guava Orchard." Ghassan G. Khalil, ‘98, is an International Expert on Child Rights and a Legal Advisor and Researcher. He is the Secretary General for the Higher Council of Childhood in Lebanon.

1950s

Richard Bales, ‘39, Alexandria, VA Edith J. Bauerlein, '39-'40, South Bend, IN Margaret T. Cashman, '35-'38, Sierra

the birth of their son Jan Harry on

service. Kiran Desai, '98, is the author the international best seller, “Hullabaloo in the

Geraldine Wise, ‘48-'49, Orange City, FL

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December 7, 1998. Sergei S. Mikhelson, '93-'94, is living ~ back at the House while pursuing his Ph.D. at Columbia Teacher's College. In Russia, he is the Lab Director at the Laboratory of Alternative Education in St. Petersburg. Karl Connor, ‘94-"95, is an Assistant — U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Jennifer Worrell, '94-'96, is a Copy Editor at Ziff-Davis and lives in New York City. Marcel Beukeboom, '97, has started his career as a diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague, Netherlands. Hien Dao, ‘98, has been living on the

Maurice V. Russell, '49, Roxbury, CT Robert Scally, ‘40-41, Sacramento, CA Leola Shannon, ‘44-'46, Nashville, TN Annette Strauss, '44-'45, Dallas, TX

Springs, OH Florissant, MO

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Neal Elliott, '64-'65, Alouquerque, NM

Dr. June B. Miller, '48-'56, Olathe, KS Louis Paulson Pavlatos, '43-'44,

Walter Mann, ‘69, Mooresville, MS Milton Sutter, '61-'62, Clifton, NJ

Springfield, OH Robert H. Pentz, '42-'43, Garland, TX

Dorothy May Pliske, '48-'49, Florissant, MO

Benefit Auction Set for May 25th at Christie’s New Headquarters Tickets are $125 for the evening, which will include a cocktail reception with substantial hors d'oeuvres and silent auction, followed by a live auction. If you would like to receive an invitation to this very speChristie's President Christopher Burge led the 1996 benefit cial evening, please let us know auction. by filling out the response form on page 7 of this newsletter, and mail n exciting evening is in or fax it to the noted address, or notify store for all who attend this us by e-mail at sisobe @ihouseyear's Benefit Auction at nyc.org hristie's, which will raise money for International House's We are also delighted to announce the raffle of a 1999 Toyota Camry, Scholarship Fund. The auction will be held on generously donated by Toyota Motor Corporate Services of North America. Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at the new The raffle prize winner will be drawn home of Christie's, the world-famous at the auction on May 25th and the auction house, at 20 Rockefeller Plaza, car will be delivered to the winner New York City.

the gift. Obtaining an appraisal is the responsibility of the donor. We would especially like any of the following: - Airline tickets to anywhere - Hotel accommodations

anywhere within the continental United States. You do not have to be

present to win. Raffle tickets are $10 each, and books of six are a bargain at $50. Buy some for yourself and sell some to your friends! Due to vehicle registration restrictions, only U.S. citizens and individuals in the U.S. with a valid visa status may purchase raffle tickets. If you would like to receive raffle tickets, please complete the form on page 7 of this newsletter or call 212-316-8424.

We have a “wish list" of items we hope to have donated for the event, and we could use your help! If you would like to donate an item mentioned on the following list, please call

Sachiko Isobe at (212) 316-8446 for further information. All donations are tax deductible at the appraised value of

- Spa/resort stay - Vacation home accommodations - Tickets or passes for cultural and sports events

- Celebrity appearance - Financial planning services - Autographed books, letters, photographs, sports memorablilia - Car rental - Dinners at good restaurants International House's last auction in 1996 was a blockbuster event, raising a record amount for scholarships. Don't miss out on this exciting evening! Make sure to add your name to our invitation list today!

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New York Area Alumni Couneil fy eare pleased to introduce the leaders of the NYAAC (New York Area

Alumni Council) Steering Committee, Laura Watts ‘92 and Ross Youngman ‘91. They will be working with the other members of NYAAC to reconnect alumni in the New York area and strengthen its presence at |. House. Plans are underway to organize more alumni events and alumni programs. If you are interested in becoming involved with

NYAAC, please call Nancy Pfeffer at

(212) 316-8425 or E-mail at alumni@ihouse-nyc.org. She will put you in contact with Laura or Ross. Laura Watts ‘92 Laura Watts, President of NYAAC, lived at I. House for four years. While

at I. House, she helped organize many activities including the Festival of Nations. Laura also served as Secretary of the Resident Council and House Manager. Her experience at |. House and her exposure to other cultures and people who spoke many languages inspired her to join the Peace Corps

Therapy. She traveled to Thailand where she taught English to grammar school children. Her experience in the Peace Corps and at |. House prepared her for her current job as Education Director at Bank Street Head Start on the Lower East Side where she works with families and students from other cultures on a daily basis. Ross Youngman ‘91 Ross Youngman, who will succeed Laura as President of NYAAC next year, grew up in Tasmania, Australia where he attended the University of Tasmania. He is currently a Managing Director at Bankers Trust and is responsible for an international investment management business in North America. Previously, Ross worked in the finance industry in Australia, United Kingdom and France. He lived at

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|. House in 1990-91 while studying for an MBA at Columbia University. He has very fond memories of his years at |. House, but the most memorable are attending the Nelson Mandela rally at Yankee Stadium and helping to organize the "Night of Nations" festivities. He still enjoys many friendships made during his time at I. House. P.S. By now NYAAC members should have received the NYAAC questionnaire. If you have not received it, please contact Nancy Pfeffer.

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Cuneo Visit to India Results in New Alumni Chapters ® appy |. House memories

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Cuneo's trip to India. From November 10-22, Cuneo traveled to New Delhi and Mumbai (formerly known as

Bombay), meeting with alumni, university officials, Fulbright Advisors, and corporate organizations. Bonnie Cuneo joined Don for the first part of his trip in New Delhi. International House alumnus and Trustee, Nand Khemka, '54-'56 generously underwrote and arranged much of the overall trip and alumnus, Anil Gandhi, ‘'52-'56 organized and underwrote the activities and meetings in Mumbai. More than 40 alumni from the 1940's through the 1990's gathered at two cocktail receptions to socialize

}) Kishor Jhaveri '57-'61 and gram in Mumbai. There are approximately 80 alumni in the Delhi area and more than 120 in and around Mumbai. The alumni chapters will provide enjoyable opportunities In New Delhi, alumni & friends gather at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Nand Khemka for these alumni to network and reminisce about their days at I. with one another, assist in the recruitment of Indian graduate students and House. In Delhi, the event was hosted work with the House. at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Nand Khemka, and in Mumbai, at the Through the trip, the House also Mumbai Gymkhana with the help of improved the recruitment process of Mr. Gandhi. Indian residents. In both cities, Cuneo An exciting result of this trip is the met with representatives at the U.S. founding of two International House Educational Foundation in India— this alumni chapters. Pankaj Kumar, '87-'90 is where most Indian students go to will be heading the effort in New Delhi learn about overseas study and housand Anil Gandhi, Manjeet Kripilani, ‘91 ing Opportunities. Cuneo also held

information sessions for students, where he described the House's unique environment, facilities and programs. The academic advisors and officials were very excited and impressed with International House and will make information about the House more accessible. On a personal note, the Cuneos were deeply touched by the beauty and history of India, and the warm hospitality of everyone they met. “Enormous affection for the House was expressed by the many alumni | met in India," said Cuneo. "Given the exceptional hospitality of the Indian alumni, the interest in international education and the numerous I. House alumni in these two cities, | feel that alumni chapters can be successfully structured."

Belgian Alumni Host European Alumni Weekend lumni from six countries gathered in September as Germany's Freunde des I. a

their annual meeting in Brussels at the invitation of local alumni.

The weekend gathering was host-

founder Klaus Moessle '85 and Dolmans drafted a charter for the new PanEuropean alumni group. Moessle expressed satisfaction at the growth of Freunde membership —which recently granted $10,000 in scholarships

Slovenia. (Slovenia is among the candidates in Middle-Europe for membership in the European Union.) The meeting will be hosted by Svava Bernardsdottir, '83-'87, and her husband Matej Sare. Slovenia's former prime minister Peterle will speak at

to six I. House residents—and confidence

a dinner on September 26 and Svava and

ed by Belgians Maurits Dolmans ‘84-'86 and Erika Howard ‘86 and

that a European platform would increase communication and participa-

Matej, both soloists in Slovenia's Symphony Orchestra, will provide musical

Jacqueline Ellegaard ‘61 and included

tion among European alumni.

entertainment. Ljubljana still displays the

more than 30 alumni and friends from Australia, Belgium, Finland, Germany, and the Netherlands. International House was represented by Elisabeth Schalk, Director of Development & Alumni Relations, and John Wells, Assistant to the President. At the conclusion of the weekend, which included business meetings, tours of Brussels and the nearby Waterloo battlefields and dinner at a country inn, Freunde president and

Special praise was extended to Dolmans and Howard, who made most of the arrangements and hosted a cocktail party at their home prior to a lively and informal dinner in the Belgian countryside, and to Ellegaard, who offered a private tour of Brussels and whose warmth and hospitality were appreciated by all. Freunde des |. House and other |. House alumni in Europe will hold their second European meeting on September 24-26, 1999, in Ljubljana, capital of

charm of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire and is located within a few hours

Participants in the Freunde weekend gather

in the garden adjacent to Napolean’s headquarters near the Waterloo battlefields.

of Vienna, Venice, the Dalmatian coast and other tourist highlights. For further information, contact Svava Bernardsdottir

and Matej Sare (and Rannveig Marta) at Presernov trg 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, tel/fax: 00386 6112 11720, e-mail

svaviola.matej@siol.net, or Klaus Moessle at Finkenhofstr. 29, 60322 Frankfurt,

Germany Tel:0049 69 71706/Fax:-449 or by e-mail at klaus.moessle@db.com.

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Alumni Gather for Washington, D.C. Supper ore than 165 International House alumni gathered in Washington, D.C. on May 26, 1998 for a Sunday Supper-style evening that concluded with the traditional candlelight ceremony conducted by the leaders of eight |. Houses worldwide. The event took place during the national conference of NAFSA, the National Organization for Foreign Student Advisors, and was held in the soaring atrium of the new World Bank headquarters in Washington. The idea for the occasion was hatched at the 1997 Heads

Don Cuneo with speaker Michael Blumenthal and Joe Lurie, Executive Director of |. House Berkeley.

of |. Houses conference in Brisbane, Australia, and was cosponsored with Houses in Berkeley, Brisbane, Chicago, London, Melbourne, Philadelphia, Sydney, and Washington, D.C. |. House New York was ably represented at the gathering,

with 30 alumni, six World Council members, two Trustees, eight staff members and a number of guests in attendance. Following in the tradition of Sunday Suppers, the evening featured a reception, dinner, a guest speaker— former U.S.

(1-r)zmarak Shalizi, his aie Abdul and Pricha Shalizi ‘45 with Don Cuneo

Treasury Secretary W. Michael Blumenthal, a 1951 alumnus of |. House Berkeley—and entertainment by residents of I. House New York. At the conclusion, President Don Cuneo led the traditional candlelight ceremony, in which the other I. House heads participated. A highlight of the evening took place when Don Cuneo and Joe Lurie, President of |. House Berkeley, made presentations to three alumni in attendance, Mr. and Mrs. Abdul S. Shalizi of Bethesda, who met and wed at I.

House New York in 1945, and their son Zmarak, an alumnus of the Berkeley House. Lurie presented the senior Shalizis with a framed copy of The New York Times from their wedding and Cuneo presented them with a wedding photograph from archives. “This was a wonderful gathering, and the first time that so many of the Houses collaborated on an event," said Cuneo afterward. “It was a great opportunity for our alumni, who have so many shared experiences, to re-connect with their friends and the spirit of the |. House mission worldwide."

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friends at the Holiday Sunday Supper on December 6. Bryant performed "Think of Me" one of the many popular songs from “Phantom” and Pamina's Aria from the “Magic Flute” by Mozart. Attendees were also treated to a piano performance by resident, Weicong Zhang of China. The guest speaker was Ambassador Everett Ellis Briggs, former President of the America's Society, who discussed changes in Latin America as the new millennium approaches.

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and friends are treated to many interesting and exciting lectures and activities. Here are some of the events that were held this fall. Alumni are welcome to attend. Please

call the Development & Alumni Relations Office at (212) 316-8425 for more information.

At the Welcome Sunday Supper on September 27, Edward Morgan '80-'81, |. House alumnus and artistic director for the MorganScott Company, treat-

International House alumnus Samuel Nakasian ‘38-41, returned to |. House to speak on the relevance of the Marshall Plan in today’s world. The Marshall Plan, launched in 1947 by Secretary of State George C. Marshall (chairman of |. House from 1949-1953), helped rebuild Europe after World War Il. A former consultant and Chief of the Price Branch of the U.S. Economic Cooperation Administration, Nakasian’s primary task was to ensure that the $13 billion appropriated for the Marshall Plan was used for its intended purposes. Nakasian, whose autobiography “America's Adopted Son" was published last year, also reminisced about his years as an I. House resident.

Kimilee Bryant ‘90-91 sings “Think of Me" ed those who attended to a wonderful and diverse dance program. The performances included a magnificent solo by Morgan. On November 5, the com-

pany returned for a benefit performance in support of |. House's Harlem Tutorial Program (HTP). HTP children and their parents were invited to attend. The evening included numerous colorful and powerful performances.

Resident Profile

for International House giving us the opportunity to live here, we wouldn't have been able _ to study at Manhattan School of Music," said Mateusz. “This is the best | place to live when you are traveling from a foreign country,” said Michal. “When talking to people here you feel like you are at home." These days the Quartet is very busy studying and rehearsing

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Kuznik make up The Elsner String Quartet. They are grateful to be part of the |. House community. “If it weren't

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presented concerts at the Kosciuszko Foundation, Music for Montauk, Merkin Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall. In August 1998, they were one of three string quartets invited to perform at a Gala Concert in London's Wigmore Hall celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Amadeus Quartet's debut. This was a very special moment for the group because the Amadeus String Quartet has had a tremendous influence on their music. “It was our dream and aspiration to meet them," said Maurycy. In March, the Quartet will attend the Britten-Pears School for Advanced Study in Aldeburgh, England for one month where they will be the Quartetin-Residence. After graduation in May, they will attend the Royal Academy of Music for a one year fellowship. And after that? They don't know yet, but they hope to either return to New York or remain in England. When asked what they admire most about International House, they answered, “we admire the great tradition of International House. When [we] are in the Hall of History and see all the famous alumni who lived here it gives [us] a feeling that [we] are part of a prestigious club whose members live all over the world — we have to fit in to very high standards. "

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Quartet arrived from Warsaw, Poland, they | did not know what to expect from International House except that it was a residence hall for international students. Founded in 1991 at Josef Elsner High School of Music in Warsaw, Poland, the Quartet attended the Frederic Chopin Academy of Music before arriving in New York in 1996. They came here to study chamber music at the Manhattan School of Music ("MSM") on full tuition scholarships, and to live at International House where they were supported by scholarships as well. In the last three years, |. House's culturally diverse environment has far exceeded their expectations and become a central component of their education. “Although we are all different, somehow you realize that everyone is a human being and really the

Hon. Christopher Patten, Governor of Hong Kong from April 1992 until its return to Chinese rule in April 1997, discussed his new book, “East and West: China, Power and the Future of Asia" on September 18. The book made international headlines when Rupert Murdoch decided it was too

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