International House Newsletter for Alumni and Friends
Newsletter Fall/Winter 2000
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Yew friendships were
made, old ties were rejuvenated and a dynamic country was explored as alumni, trustees and friends of International House gathered in South Africa for six days during the 21st Meeting of the World Council of Alumni. Throughout the conference, which was held from October 16-21, more than 130 people— Council members, alumni delegates, from
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U.S./South Africa Fulbright Commission, Educational President Cuneo presents U.S. Consul
Advisors from the U.S.
General
Stephen Nolan with gifts during a reception at
Consulate and the U.S. Consul
his residence in Cape Town.
Generals from both Cape Town
With Table Mountain as a backdrop, the I. House delegation gathers by the waterfront in Cape Town.
and Pretoria — participated in
House’s desire to increase its
education representatives for
Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia.
one or more of the conference
resident representation and to
recruitment purposes and held
South Africa and Tanzania,
sessions and activities.
boost alumni participation
alumni dinners in Cape Town
made possible through travel
from this part of the world. To
and Johannesburg.
grants from the Andrew
The meeting was the World
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Council’s first on the continent
those ends, participants heard
\ very important aspect of
of Africa and the site was cho-
from some of the top educators
the gathering was the participa-
L.W. Frohlich Charitable Trust.
sen because of International
in the country, met with other
tion of alumni
In a true extension of the I.
from Cameroon.
Mellon Foundation and the
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| Inside away as India, Germany, Canada, Spain, Benefit Golf Tournament set for Piping Rock on June 26
acknowledged Abby M. O'Neill, grand-
| ore than 450 alumni, Trustees and
and England to help raise a record
other friends gathered on May 22, 2000 to
$335.000 to support the I. House
celebrate International House’s 75th
Scholarship Fund.
Anniversary at a gala dinner-dance at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Guests
The Gala honored I. House’s founders, the Rockefeller and Dodge families.
devoted stewardship.” He presented them
came from throughout the U.S. and as far
Board Chairman Paul A. Volcker
with citations honoring their families’
daughter of founder John D. Rockefeller Jr., and William Dodge Rueckert, greatgrandson of co-founder Cleveland H. Dodge, for their families’ “sustained and
dedication to International House and Alumni gatherings in Germany and New York
service on the Board. This festive evening was also the perfect setting for the public launching of International House’s 75th Anniversary Campaign. Campaign Co-Chair, International House Trustee and alumna Daisy M. Soros ‘51 announced the
Ambassador Frank Wisner delivers McCloy lecture
Campaign had raised $14 million toward a goal of $21.5 million for the House’s capital and endowment needs. (Please see the special insert in your newsletter for edit: Starr Black
Fall Fiesta Celebration held at House
more information on this exciting effort.) Guests in the Plaza’s Grand Ballroom were also treated to a first showing of the new International House promotional video and entertained by vocalist Naomi L-R Trustees William D. Rueckert and Abby M. O’Neill and Chairman
Paul A. Volcker
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resident s Message ast May, International House successfully completed an 18-month long celebration of its 75th anniversary. With that important milestone behind us, I sat down with my senior staff during the summer to look ahead and plan for the future. We are fortunate to do so from a solid footing: occupancy figures, the quality of our residents, the capability of our staff and the support of our constituents are all exceptionally strong.
Years of experience have demonstrated that what works best at 1. House are ideas that relate most directly
receptions with alumni, trustees and friends of the
to the mission, and enhancements of existing initiatives
House. The WIL and ILP participants receive either a
that have proven successful. In this regard, our leader-
stipend or scholarship money, and, at the end of the
ship training programs, which have developed substan-
year, a certificate reflecting their participation. They are
tially in the last decade, will be a major focus in the
encouraged to mention their participation on their
years ahead.
résumé,
The leadership training programs directly reflect our mission because they provide concrete skills to our resi-
These leadership training programs have been developed and refined over the years. The Director of
dents as potential leaders. They utilize these skills in
Programs & Resident Life, Daphne Pezaris Maramaldi,
their roles here at the House and thereafter over their
and Resident Social Worker, Peter Maramaldi, have
career. For these reasons | committed at the recent
brought special skills to their respective positions which
Board meeting to doubling the number of participants
have enhanced these programs. The leadership training
in the next two years.
programs marry practical skills that are highly relevant
The leadership training programs at the House consist
to global effectiveness with the spirit and ideals of the
World Newsletter
of the Women’s International Leadership Program
House. These programs are worthy of much wider and
A newsletter for
(WIL) and International Leaders Program (ILP). These
Alumni and Friends
programs provide participants with practical skills and
deeper application in our community. We plan to begin that process by providing direct leadership training for
techniques that prepare them for significant leadership
some participants from our McLaine Eastern & Central
roles in their professions, communities and nations. The
European Leadership Program next Fall.
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formal training sessions challenge the limitations of A publication of
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share common objectives and goals - to develop greater
be complete by next February. As a result of the
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closely with residents to better serve the community.
effective communication skills and team-building; and
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to build a supportive network of colleagues throughout
enhancing our mission and providing added meaning
the world who can help each other as they face the chal-
and importance to our goal of preparing leaders for the
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global community.
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wide, provides an invaluable
conference focused on South
link with its alumni community,
Africa, giving the I. House delegation an opportunity to
and assists International House in developing and
learned first hand about Africa
expand their knowledge of the
maintaining relations with
through personal contact with
country. Ms. Naledi Pandor,
potential residents, friends
I. House alumni from the
Chair of South Africa’s National
African continent in moving
Council of Provinces, gave a
and unforgettable ways.
frank and riveting talk about
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House tradition, participants
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Two other sessions of the
and supporters. Council meetings are held every 18 months on an alternating
basis between New York and an international site. The next meeting, which will be held in Airah Schikwambi ‘94, Life Trustee Katusha Davison and Council
the spring of 2002 will be
Co-Chair Klaus Moessle, °85
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Education including International Linkages”, discussed how South African universities and technikons
(technical schools) are entering into partnerships with higher education institutions
Abdel Gelil ‘53 and Laila Rizk ‘96
in the United States and
with Prof. Jan Persens of the University of the Western Cape
throughout the world in an effort to broaden and strength-
post-apartheid South Africa.
President Donald L. Cuneo
noted that the participation of
Her remarks were followed by
en the country’s higher educa-
these alumni “lent a special
a free-wheeling discussion
tion system.
resonance to the conference
among participants that
that enriched it beyond our
included Professor Njabulo
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L-R: Council delegates Mohamed
In addition to the high qual-
L-R: Madoda
ity of the participants, a
Mbatha ‘88, Professor Stuart Saunders, G.N. Macharia,
and Wolfgang Thomas, Chief Economist at Wesgrow
heightened expectations.”
Ndebele, Vice-Chancellor of
notable aspect of these ses-
During one session of the con-
the University of Cape ‘Town,
sions was the cordiality evident
of interacting with South
held in New York. For more
ference African alumni spoke
Dr. Franklin Sonn, former
among people with sharply
Africans and experiencing the
about how alumni living in
South African Ambassador to
contrasting views. “This was
breathtaking physical beauty
information about the World Council of Alumni, please
Africa can work with I. House
the U.S. and Dr. Sipho
very appropriate for ant.
of the country as well as the
contact the Development &
to achieve mutually beneficial
Maseko., Professor of Political
House event,” President
contrasts of its prosperity and
Alumni Relations Office at
goals and stay “connected.”
Science at University of the
Cuneo commented, “but
poverty.
(212) 316-8425 or e-mail:
Alumni expressed a great
Western Cape.
remarkable nonetheless given
World Council
promotes the goals of
records and contacting alumni
discussion entitled “Local
from their own countries.
Perspectives on Higher
Overall, the I. House delegates enjoyed an exciting week
published. The illustrated 18-
their effort to produce the
month calendar featured a
Journal/Desk Calendar. Also
photographic overview of the
acknowledged was generous underwriting by Mr. and Mrs.
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Waletzky, granddaughter of
House since its founding in
Founded in 1966, The
recent history in South Africa.”
Laurance S. Rockefeller, who
1924 and highlighted residents,
George D. O'Neill,
sang the well-known contem-
honored guests, founders and
the Cleveland H. Dodge
porary song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart.”
memorable speakers. Trustee John French III was
Foundation, Kikkoman
In honor of the event, a
lauded for chairing the event,
alumni@ihouse-nyc.org
of Alumni
International House world-
International, Inc., L.W.
75th Anniversary Gala
as were Joanna C. Lee ‘88 and
Frohlich Charitable Trust, Laurance S. Rockefeller and
Journal/Desk Calendar was
Wenke Thoman Sterns for
the Xerox Foundation.
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The second session, a panel
interest in helping update
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Ellie Spiegel, Trustee Vreni A. Hommes 89, Christopher Mathers ’90
L-R George O'Neill, Trustee Abby M. O'Neill, Happy Rockefeller,
Daisy M. Soros and John French I]
Chairman Paul A. Volcker, Trustees
L-R I. House Residents Rhys Gray, Patricia Molinari, Joel Coffey,
Anh Nguyen and Nandipha Mkunqwana
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Alumni 1920s Daniel Bliss, ’26, is 102
years old and is writing his autobiography. He studied at Union Theological Seminary and was one of the incorporaters of I. House before the building was constructed.
1940s Ruth M. White, ’41, is arranging a series of talks about her three months in the far East, where she visited Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Nali-
Java in Indonesia and Malaysia. She has written poems in two separate anthologies and is currently writing her life story which will soon be published. Edith M. Herrmann, *43, is active in her Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth, New Jersey and in several local historical groups. She is
also a member of the | Elizabeth Playhouse and
1960s Stephen T. Williams, ’61, has retired from his present activities as Business Manager for Kvaerner
Porcess (Netherlands). He has worked on the sales and marketing of capital projects in the Benelux and in the Middle East in the field of chemicals and polymers. He is currently living in Vermont. Edith Van Beek, ’61, lives in
Ontario, Quebec and recently published a book about U.N. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjéld entitled A Himalayan Mind. David Whitcomb, ’64, is a professor Emeritus of Rutger’s Graduate School of Management and is CEO of Automated Trading Desk (ATD), a company that he started in 1989. His wife, Henrietta, is retired from the faculty of Bronx Community College.
enjoys traveling to New Hampshire.
Carolyn Zepf Hagner, ’66,
Dorothy Margolin, ’43, is 81 years old and “feels younger than she did 21 years ago.” In July she went to the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park and gambled in Las Vegas.
has been living in Cincinnati since ’74 and teaches piano at Northern Kentucky University. Her husband, Gerry, is a media producer and owner of Hagner Productions. Their daughter, Laurel, is a sculp-
1950s Manuel Alonso Olea, ’51 was awarded with the title “Tourista de reconocido
prestigio” (Prestigious Tourist) this past May at the University of Madrid. David MacKenzie, ’53, is retired from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. A teacher for 47 years, he spent 31 years teaching history at UNC.
Virginia S. Nyabongo, 54, lived at International House Paris and has visited International House Chicago. Herman Harmelink, °55, has been appointed as the Ecumenical Officer of the International Council of Community Churches
(ICCC). He served for a number of years as Moderator of the Ecumenical Relations Commission of
the ICCC, and has represented the communion on the General Assembly of the National Council of Churches and its Executive Board, and its Faith and Order Commission. He has served as pastor of churches in New Jersey and New York, and is author of the book Ecumenism and the
Reformed Church. Grace L. Hewell, ’55, celebrated her 80th birthday in
Washington, DC. In May she was honored by friends
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, has taken a new position with the United Nations as Under Secretary General and Special Advisor on Africa. Ronald R. Welch, ’71, practices civil rights law in Mississippi with a speciality in prison/jail conditions. Summer S. Huyette, "73, is a writer and was recently elected President of The American Women’s Club of Geneva.
Vinod Busjeet, °75, is currently Principal Investment Officer, Financial Markets, in the Central and Eastern European Department where he has been responsible for the IFC’s financial sector program in the Russian Federation. He joined IFC in 1979 as an Investment Officer in the
tress.
Herman Curiel, ’76, is an Assoc. Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma. In 1999 he was an Adjunct Assoc. Prof. at the School of Medicine, Dept. of Geriatrics Health Science Center in Oklahoma City.
Charles J. McClain ’66, and his wife Laurene Wu McClain ’66, joined fellow alumni, Rich Rosensweig
Susan Rosenfeld, "77, is the Resident Director of Boston University’s Study Abroad in Niger Program.
(July 1998), and more from Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA.
1990s
Mark A. Miller, 86 recently moved from Geneva where he was a medical officer for the United Nations Children’s Vaccine Initiative. He is now in Washington, D.C. working as the Director of Research for the Fogerty International Center at the National Institutes of Health.
Nana Ataa Ofosu-Benefo,
Henriette Cuevas, 89, and husband, Marco Cuevas, are proud to announce the birth of their daugther Olivia.
90, is currently working as a volunteer health educator/nutrition consultant in the Peace Corps, The Gambia. In the past three years she has worked as a nutrition/lactation consultant in Belize, Ghana, Haiti, Brazil, Senegal, Mali, and Cuba. Gian Carlo Bonfiglioli, ’90, is living in Rome, Italy and enjoying teaching ballroom
women, helping to develop grass roots organizations that will empower women. A book about her work in Nepal, Women’s Struggle for Pro-Democracy Revolutionary Movement
in Nepal was recently published. Peter C. Matthews, 94, is working on a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology at the City University of NY. He teaches at the undergraduate level as an adjunct lecturer in rock & jazz history at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Robert J. Gottschall, ’67, is responsible for basic research in materials and engineering science that is funded by the US Department of Energy. He presented a series of talks last September on electron microscopy and bulk metallica glasses in Japan and Singapore.
Meriemil Rodriguez, °67, is on sabbatical as the Senior Editor in the Newsroom of El Nuevo Dia newspaper to direct the Center for the Freedom of the Press in Puerto Rico.
Longtime I. House Resident Social Worker Peter Maramaldi and Director of
Managing Director at T. Rowe Price Associates in Baltimore, MD.
2000, on the Cycladic island of Paros in Greece. In attendance were
Delroy L. Paulhus, ’79, is professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver Canada. Sarah Walbert, "79 is Vice President of Regent International Corporation in California and has one daughter, Marah, who was born on June 9, 1998.
1980s Katherine S. Naughton, ’80, has been working in Johannesburg, South Africa for the past 3 years. She provides corporate finance advice to small companies.
Dong Yi, 68, worked for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Midtown Planning and Development for 5 years as an urban planner, fessor in urban planning at the University of Seoul. He
Roberta L. Babbitt, °83, and her husband, Nathan Rosen, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Brina Tamar, born on July 11, 2000, joining twin brothers Daniel
was recently appointed
and Zachary (2), Samuel (9),
President of the University of Seoul in 1999 where he will serve a four-year term.
Alyssa (13), and Marielle
and in 1995 became a pro-
1970s
(16). Robbie is on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Kennedy Kreiger Institute in the Department of Behavioral Psychology. The family resides in Baltimore.
moved from Washington,
Ibrahim A. Gambari, ’7 1, after serving 10 years as
D.C. to Boston where he is heading up GE Capital’s new trade finance unit that
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recently, The Mole People.
John H. Cammack, *78, is a
Stephen E. Adeyinka, ’70,
World
JoAnn P. Hunt, ’86, retired
68, Jerry Hill 68, John Pek
’69, Susan Rowland ’68, Jan Tarski ’67, and George Leeson ’68 for a Sunday dinner in San Francisco to celebrate the House’s 75th Anniversary on May 7, 2000.
celebrated his 60th birthday and two decades of human services in New York on June 10th, 2000.
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Stories of America’s Children in Foster Care
United Nations in June, and represented the NGO community. Manjula is living in a remote village in Nepal where she works with
He is now Senior Operations Officer at the World Bank’s East Asia Department.
in recognition of outstand-
Helen C. Horton, ’56, retired from practicing law in July of 2000.
published 2 books. Orphans of the Living:
will provide consultant services to all of GE Capital’s commercial lending units in the country.
Capital Markets Department.
ing contributions to the
clean-up of Chatta Creek.
Throug
Robert M. Chadwick, °83,
Programs & Resident Life Daphne Pezaris (seated, center) were married July 15, (standing)£ Ana Islas ‘99, Public Relations Director John Wells, former Programs Director Martha Merrill, Resident & Auxiliary Services Director Steve Deutsch, Life Trustee Herman Rottenberg, and Astraea Ausberger ‘O00.
Marco and Henriette live in Guatemala City, where Henriette works in the diplomatic service of the European Union and Marco is in the construction and finance business.
dancing. He fondly remembers I. House’s Wednesday Night Ballroom Dancing classes in the Main Lounge. He often returns to IL. House for the Fall Ball, with his partner, Christine French.
Jane D. Dennison, ’89,
Oliver Hehn, ’90, is marketing manager for an international beverage company doing business with all major international beverage companies. He and his wife Susanne have two sons,
works with Opportunity International, an organization which gives loans to the very poor in third world countries and Eastern Europe for microenterprise development. She and husband, Ludovic Theau, have 3 children, Mahalia, Emile and Agnes. Her prior positions include Management Consultant with Ernst and Young, London and Project Finance with Swiss Bank Corporation, Zurich. Jane is moving with her family to London in December. Shalini A. Ganendra, ’89, lives in Malaysia and is married to Dennis Ganendra. She works at the Private Gallery in Selangor. I. House alumni may contact her by email at stag@tm.net.my and website,
Jennifer Toth, ’89, lives in St. Louis, Missouri and has
Phillip (5) and Moritz (18 months). Pankaj Kumar, "90, is Vice President for International Business at Magic Software in New Delhi. As a member of the World Council of
Alumni, Pankaj has helped with I. House’s recruitment efforts in India. Diana F. Bickley (“Quite Right”), 92, is working on her doctoral thesis and is teaching music. Diana lives in Swindon, England and is still in touch with friends from the House and sends greetings to those to whom she hasn't spoken to in awhile.
Manjula Giri, 93, attended the Beijing meeting at the
Michael R. Halaby, ’95, lives in London and is working at ABC Amro Bank. He
recently married Ms. Tina Adams of Singapore in May of 2000. Rodolfo Betancourt, ’96,
worked as Education Coordinator with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. He recently performed in Venezuela at the Festival Internacional de Guitarra de Caracas. Presently, he is working on a project with the Omaha Chamber Singers for the Cathedral Arts Projects in Nebraska. For more information, visit his website: www.AltairArtsProductions.com.
Renaud Bonnet, °97, is a senior associate at the Paris office of the US law firm Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, where the majority of his work is dedicated to venture capital and initial public offerings. Suman K. Inala "97, after leaving New York, worked for Microsoft in the Windows Media group. He then moved to Redwood Shores, California where he
oh the Decades is Vice President of Technology and Founder of Yodlee.com, a leader in account aggregation.
statutes for the Department of Housing & Urban Development in Washington, DC.
Eva Jensen, ’97 is writing her dissertation on land use
Benjamin J. Pocock, ’98, after finishing 2 years of work in England, has moved
in South Africa.
Francesca I. Ancarola, ’98, has produced a CD that can be purchased at www. feriadeldisco.cl/fshop/ product.asp?sku=31 4022. ‘To learn more about Francesca Ancarola visit her Web site at www.ancarola.scd.cl Raphaél Gove, ’98, has joined the international management and technology consulting firm of Booz Allen & Hamilton in their Paris offices.
to the U.S. to pursue a medical residency in surgery at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Donald A. Wright, 99 and his wife Joanne are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Harriet Grace Wright, in September
of 1999. They live in New Brunswick, Canada
can utilize the tax benefits this year. Three Year-end Questions | 2000If youso you are a German or Canadian resident, you may through alumni groups in your countries. Please see
will likely be thinking about your charitable giving goals. Here are a few questions to help you plan.
the insert on page 6 for more information.
Am | able to make a charitable gift to
Do Ihave apprectatod stock | could use
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International House in 2000?
As the year closes, you may receive mail from various
If you want to give more to International House but
charities requesting your financial assistance. During this period, we hope you will remember International
_ cannot
House and our ongoing financial needs. Your special year-end gift will strengthen us considerably. Your gift may be unrestricted, to be used where it is
‘er our gift annuity program. You can establish a chari-
needed most. Or, you may earmark it for a specific pur-
pose, for example, to support scholarships or programs. You could also establish a fund to support a cause close to your heart or to honor someone you admire. _
Amelia L. Ponomarey, 98, married Artem Ponomarev in the I. House Mural Room on May 15, 1998. Her husband works as a
also gain tax benefits by making your contribution
you arrange your financial affairs for 2000, you
What are my tax obligations for 2000? Many taxpayers consult with their accountants before
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afford to decrease your annual income, considisla
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for the rest of his or her life. At the end of his or her
lifetime, the assets would be transferredto
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physicist at NASA in Houston. Irina T. Liezek, 98, was
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the stock. Your annuity payments from International House would continue for the rest of your life. — , For example, a 75-year old person current qualifies for a gift annuity rate of 8.2%. A gift of $25,000 would “yield” annual payments of $2,050 every year
ee
to take advantage of the tax benefits offered by the
working as a gender specialist for UNDP Turkmenstan in Central Asia. She has returned to NY to finish a Ph.D. in Political Science at the New School.
government. The income tax charitable deduction can
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Paul Sikora, 98, after teaching law for a year in
Samora, Russia, is now writing and analyzing
In Memoriam
Memoriam
Merethe Ring °55
In 1959 she began her career
Merethe Ring, former executive
as a secretary for a Norwegian
of a worldwide paint company
paint company and soon became
Dr. William G. Sharwell, Trustee Dr. William G. Sharwell,
staff member in the personnel department in 1953. He retired from his post as senior vice president in 1984 to become
1920s Robert C. Notson, ’25, Portland, OR
the head of the sales
president of Pace University
department for the
manufacture of paint
from 1984-1990 and an active International House Trustee,
for ships, where she
died in Rye, New York on
was instrumental in
September 18 at the age of 80
securing large con-
after a long illness.
1940s
shipyards. Following a
Dr. Sharwell joined the
Elisabeth R. Mitchell, °41, Pleasant Hill, TN
merger with another
International House Board of Trustees in 1984 and was a very active and involved member. He chaired the Personnel Practices
president of Pace.
Leonard Haas, ’39, Eau Claire, WI
tracts with Japanese
company, her former
boss encouraged her to start her own business. In 1972, with very little money, she
soon headed up a marine paint factory
1930s
Albert Y. Wu °41, New York, NY John P. Keith, °47, New York, NY
Committee from 1990 and was also a member of the Executive and Finance Committee. He
1950s Paul W. Kelley °50, Muskegon, MI
was an early advocate of the
which was part of an
Women’s International
international chain of
Leadership Program and a fre-
Dr. Sharwell graduated from
1990s
marine paint factories
quent participant in programs
called Transocean
Seton Hall in 1941 and earned a M.B.A. in accounting and finance
Theophilas Kheswa, ’94, Pinetown, South Africa
Marine Paint.
and activities. Together with Trustees Vreni A. Hommes "89
after lung and heart failure at
Ms. Ring is described by her family,
and Paul D. Carter, he developed the International Leaders
the age of 64.
as “bold and courageous” and “never taking no for an answer.’
Program at the House.
This attribute, her family says,
Before becoming President of Pace University, he was affiliated with AT&T Corporation for
Jacqueline; two sons, William L.
and was a member of the World
more than 30 years, having
and Paul L.; and his sister,
Council of Alumni since 1979.
joined its Bell Laboratories as a
Marguerite S. McCrea.
in Norway, died on, April 17
Ms. Ring lived at International
House in 1955 as an undergrad-
was instrumental in her success as
uate student studying business
a businesswoman.
from New York University in 1950. Two years later he earned another M.B.A. and a doctorate in corporate finance at the Harvard Business School.
STAFF William Witherspoon, 78, who was I. House Controller from 1954 until 1969,
died August 23, 2000, in
He is survived by his wife,
Teaneck, NJ.
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Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, New York All funds raised will support International House’s Scholarship Program
International House Alumni
Living in Germany
Living In Canada
Alumni living in Germany can make a
Canandian Friends of I. House encour-
tax-exempt donation to International
ages alumni living in ( ‘anada to make a
House New York through Freunde des
tax-exempt donation to International
International House. Please send checks (made payable to Freunde des
House through the
alumni group. Please send checks (made
International House, e.v.) c/o Clemens
out to Canadian Friends of International
Kuechler, Treasurer; Parkstrasse 13 D-
House New York) to lan H. Fraser, President; Canadian Friends of International House New York; Ogilvy
65812, Bad Soden Tel: ++49(0)619622435; e-mail: ABCKuechler@t-online.de. Bank transfers are also accepted and should be sent to account number: 276392077,
For more information contact the
Frankfurter Volksbank, BLZ 50190000
Development & Alumni Relations Office
at
Canadian Friends
Renault Barristers; 45 O’Connor Street, Ste. 1600, Ottawa, Ontario K1P
1A4. For
more information contact Mr. Fraser by telephone at (613) 780-8661 or e-mail: Ifraser@ogilvyrenault.com.
(212) 316-8493 or alumni@ihouse-nyc.org
More than
100 alumni gathered at the Penn
Club in Midtown Manhattan on May
10,
2000 to attend the New York Area Alumni _dast year, the International House Annual Fund reached $1
Council’s Spring Reception. The alumni who attended enjoyed the festive atmosphere as business cards were exchanged, old friendships were renewed and new acquain-
million thanks to the generous support of alumni, Trustees, friends, staff, residents and corporations and foundations. Unrestricted gifts
Cuneo and NYAAC
to the Annual Fund ensure that I. House will continue to provide
Youngman "91 addressed the audience and
scholarships and financial aid to deserving residents as well as support the dynamic and diverse programs and activities that have
encouraged alumni to stay connected to the
tances were made. President Donald L.
House by getting involved with NYAAC.
been so meaningful to the residents and carry out the mission of
Save the date for next year’s NYAAC gettogether, which will be held on ‘Thursday, May 3, 2001. For more information please
the House.
Your annual gifts matter greatly to International House. Please continue to show your commitment to the House by making a gift to the Annual Fund. All gifts are fully tax-deductible. Thank you for your support!
President Ross
contact the Development & Alumni Nadine Witkin 94 (center) with Siobhan Reagan "94
Relations Office at (212) 316-8493 or by
(right) and a guest (left) at the NYAAC Reception.
e-mail at alumni@ihouse-nyc.org
Third Annual Pan-European Alumni Meeting held in Frankfurt, Germany LY
ff ore than 25 alumni and friends from Germany
gathered in Frankfurt/Main for the third annual pan-European alumni meeting held September 1-3. Members of Freunde des International House, the
German alumni chapter, organized the
announced the launching of its web page
includes a link to Freunde’s site. Other activities
www.tsw.de/fih/e-ihouse.htm. ‘The site will include photos from Freunde events, thank you letters from schol-
included a cocktail party at the Herzog’s home, and a wine tasting and dinner at a Rheingau winery. ‘The
arship recipients and e-mail addresses of members.
weekend concluded with brunch at the Moessle’s
The International House web site, www.ihouse-nyc.org
home. Karly plans for next year call for a pan-European
meeting.
gathering to be held on August 31-September 2 in Helsinki, Finland where the meeting will be hosted
Freunde President and International Trustee Klaus Moessle ‘85 and his wife Irina, along with alumna Kristina Herzog
by alumna and World Council member Anna-Maija Lindholm ‘86 and her husband Pekka. A post-meet-
‘O04 and her husband Marc hosted the
ing tour to St. Petersburg in Russia may be offered.
gathering. Sachiko Isobe, Associate
For more information about Freunde or the pan-
Director of Development & Alumni
European Alumni meetings, please contact Klaus
Relations and Assistant Director for the
Moessle by e-mail at klaus.moessle@db.com or tele-
Capital Campaign attended the event as
phone/fax +49-69-71706- 100/449; Anna-Maija
the I. House representative.
Lindholm at pekka.lindholm@scf.fi or +35-89-452 |-
The weekend included business meetings at which the group selected five resi-
381; Maurits and Erika Dolmans at mdolmans@cgsh.com or +32-22-8720-000; or Svava
dents to receive Freunde scholarships and
Bernhardsdottir at svaviola.matej@siol.net or +38-60112-11720.
discussed ways to expand membership. Freunde des International House
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Members of Freunde des International House gather at the home of Klaus and Irina Moessle in Frankfurt.
uund
the
World
NYAAC Professional Interest Night On November 10, 2000 the New York Area Alumni
Ross Youngman, 91, Deutsche Asset Management
Council held its annual Professional Interest Night.
M. Javed Khan, ’78, World Bank
Twenty-three alumni representing seven fields of study
Law
were in attendance to advise more than fifty residents
Donald L. Cuneo, ’69, International House
Edward Falterman, 96, New York State Assembly Delton Henderson, 99, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Daniel Schimmel, ’94, Shearman & Sterling
Journalism/ Media Russ Baker, ’90, freelance investigative journalist
Erin Condit, ’87, Merrill Lynch Helen Pike, 83, writer, researcher and photographer
Creative and Performing Arts D.D. Jackson, 91, jazz musician — recording artist Katherine Hendry, ’69, vocalist and teacher Stephen Salchow, 90, Salchow & Sons, Bowmakers Residents Vicentas Vobolevicus (left) and Juan Passas (right) with NYAAC Pres. Ross Youngman ’91 during Professional Interest Night
* Joseph Alexander, Morgan Scott Ballet * Emily Birch, Morgan Scott Ballet
International Relations and Education Lucylee Chiles, ’92, Isabel O’Neill Studio Workshop
on choosing a career, searching for a job and the importance of networking. Most of the participants
Richard Otto 94, Pace University
were alumni of International House, and it was a pleas-
Head Start
ure to welcome them back to the House. A sincere “thank you” to those listed below who gave their time to offer residents valuable information.
Architecture
Business
D’Juro Villaran-Rokovich, 94, Stadtmauer Bailkin
Laura Watts-Patrick, 93, Robert F. Kennedy Genesis
to make a reservation, plete cont hy lis
umett at 212) 316-8473 or by fax at 212) 316-7182 Since demandfor guestroom an”
Benjamin B. Moore, ’83, Butler, Rodgers, Baskett
Bruce Silverberg, 91, Bruce Silverberg Architecture
Samuel Cheun °98, Federal Reserve Bank
James Coppola ’86, Nomura Securities Alex Robarts ’90, Santander Investment Securities David Sullivan, 96, Artnet.com
* Members of the Morgan Scott Ballet Company attended on behalf of the company’s founder Edward Morgan ’81 who was unavailable.
Betty Wong, ’82, Global Resources Inc.
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— In & Around International House Globalization Probed at Welcome
shirt surrounded by a black velvet bust. More tradi-
new president must “be a synthesizer,...and builder
Sunday Supper
tional outfits included a costume from Lesotho called
of coalitions in America and abroad.”
The International House Community welcomed
a Seshoeshoe and a belly dancing costume made of
Political analyst and Foreign Affairs Managing Editor,
fuscia and adorned with golden coins typically worn
despite the absence of the spirited foreign affairs
Fareed Zakaria, to The Welcome Sunday Supper on
by Egyptian peasants.
debate during the campaign, he remains confident
Wisner concluded his address by explaining that
September 24. Trustee Kay Toll introduced Zakaria. Zakaria spoke on “An American World?” — focusing
that Americans have the ability in the next adminis-
on globalization and Americanization and question-
questions that need to be addressed.
tration to define what needs to be done and the In the audience for the talk were the United
ing the similarities and differences of, as he con-
Nations Ambassadors of India and Japan, Trustees
cludes, these two different phenomena.
“Are there ideological alternatives to globalization?”
Abby M. O’Neill and William S. Moody, alumna
he asked. “Will there be mad liberalism, laissez-faire
Kathryn Davis ’32, NYAAC
where everything runs amok?” Ultimately, he said
Youngman "91, and Dr. Sally Ross, a grandniece of
President Ross
Americanization and globalization are two distinct, but
Harry Edmonds. The McCloy Lecture Fund was established in 1989
coincidental, occurrences. While “what matters is not
in memory of John J. McCloy, Chairman of the Fall Fiesta participants
House from trom
This is just one of the many cultural activities
1954 to 1971, and honorary Chairman
1971 until his death in 1989. Support for the
McCloy series has been provided by Freunde des
offered by the House. Mark your calendar for the All
International House, e.v. through grants made possi-
Nations Celebration on Saturday, March 31 where
ble by Deutsche Asset Management Group.
residents, alumni, staff and friends celebrate the diverse cultures of the I. House community through an eight-hour festival of global cuisine and drink
New Resident Computer Room
from more than 20 different countries, international
With six new workstations each offering a high-speed
dances, and cultural demonstrations.
connection to the Internet via cable modem
(donated
by Time Warner) and a connection to a new Hewlett
Former Envoy gives McCloy Lecture Frank G. Wisner, a corporate executive and former ).S. Ambassador, discussed the U.S. presidential election and foreign policy as he delivered the John J. McCloy Memorial Lecture on October 30. Wisner, a former Defense Department official and envoy to Egypt, India, the Philippines and Zambia, is Vice Chairman, External Affairs for American International Group (AIG) Inc., the leading U.S.based international insurance organization. Fareed Zakaria
In his remarks, the former ambassador noted that
Residents working in the new Computer Room
“at no time in our history have we, as Americans,
who listens but how many,” and “the future will hold varying degrees of homogeneity,” Zakaria rejects an impending decline of world cultures. The greatest
been more deeply intertwined with the world at large.” And, unlike during the Cold War, today
Packard inkjet color printer, the Computer Room at International House is bustling with activity. The
hope of slowing the globalization process, he said is
new facility located in the Study Center in I. House
in culture itself, where local alternatives will remain
South replaces the former computer lab in I. House
distinct in regions and in individuals.
North and is an important feature to the House,
Even after the evening had finally closed, Zakaria
especially for those residents who do not own a com-
personal commitment to the academic pursuit of
puter. In addition to offering more advanced technology, the new computer room is more spacious, has
dialogue and debate.
better lightening and improved ventilation. It has
remained to respond to questions, conveying his
During the evening, guests were also treated to
become so popular among residents that three new
resident entertainment. Pianist Lin Hong enthralled
workstations have been added.
the audience with an ethereal performance of two pieces by Chopin. Jane Lee, vocalist, and pianist Christiano Tiozzo, concluded the evening with a soulful song translated from Brazilian to English
MSM
Tower Nears Completion
called “Corcovado.”
School of Music has embarked on a major construc-
Alumni may be interested to learn that Manhattan tion project very close to the House on Claremont Avenue. The nearly completed, 2 |-story residential
36th Annual Fall Fiesta Celebration
Ambassador Frank Wisner, McCloy Lecturer
Sharing cultures and celebrating diversity at International House through fashion and dance signifies the Fall Fiesta Celebration on October 26. The
“national interests are harder to define,” he said.
annual celebration began with a performance by ALLNATIONS Dance Company, which took the audience for a tour around the world through song and dance. The colorful performances included dances from Russia, Egypt, the Philippines and the premiere of a Spanish Flamenco number entitled
“Sevillanas.” A fashion show followed where more than 86 resi-
Wisner raised questions that he believes should concern the U.S. such as where to intervene and the definitions of allies and enemies. In order to answer
these questions, Wisner said “we should establish what are America’s permanent interests before we find out about how to defend or pursue them.” The national interests that he discussed included: physical defense, ties to allies, access to trade and investment, free flow of technology, a stable global order
A view of the new MSM
building looking southeast from
International House’s ninth floor terrace .
dents, alumni, and staff dressed in clothing from different cultures, countries and eras. For example, a resident from Italy dressed as a wealthy woman from Genoa circa the 18th Century with a long flowered
that is healthy and environmentally sound, and an
tower on the site of a vacant lot directly across the
international order with regard to democracy and
street from Sakura Park will principally accommo-
human rights. Commenting on the role of a new U.S. president in
date undergraduate students, but will also offer
skirt adorned with red ribbons and a white linen
relation to foreign policy, Wisner explained that the
classrooms.
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music practice rooms, a new recital hall, library and
International House
75th Anniversary Campaign Update
Volume One, Issue One
International House CS ieethine Largest Fundraising Effort in its History: $21.5 Million to Ensure I. House’s Future Over $15 Million Raised At the 75th Anniversary Gala on May 22, 2000, Trustee and alumna Daisy M. Soros publicly launched International House’s 75th Anniversary Campaign, announcing to 450 guests in the
Plaza Hotel’s grand ballroom that over $14 million towards its $21.5 million goal had been _ raised. Since the Gala, the Campaign total has risen to $15,482,877. Mrs. Soros and her husband Paul, who met while living at the House, are co-chairing the effort to raise funds for
— the House's capital improvements and endowment. Daisy M. Soros Campaign Co-Chair
| “We are absolutely delighted - House in 1989. In order to
Annual Fund giving over the — course of the Campaign. support its programs and The Annual Fund currently services, the House will provides approximately 10% __who has committed his or | 2 make significant repairs and — A _ expenses of $9 million, of the operating budget, leaving the House overly ety upgrades to both buildings. her support,” ‘said Mrs. | dependent on resident fees Soros. “But the remaining _ helping to bridge the gap Major projects include: and its Annual Fund to meet between residents’ fees $6 million will be the most * Refurbishing and redesign- | operating costs. The House and annual expenditures. challenging to raise, and we _ estimates that $11 million in | A healthy Annual Fund will ing resident rooms for need the generosity of all our increased space efficiency _ additional endowment is alumni and friends to meet ensure that the House’s | necessary to: our goals.” e Providing technology and | current needs are being met
paign’s achievements, and thank everyone
income from the endowment
| provides only 5% of the House’s total operating stgteemtaneanatcinnniiiie
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A
Left: Money raised for the endowment will support finan-
a
The 75th Anniversary
cial aid programs that ensure the House’s great diversity. Center: A major project of the Campaign is to renovate resident rooms in the original 1924 building, making them
Campaign is the result of | extensive engineering studies, financial projections, and the 1997 Needs Assessment
more space efficient and
approved by the Board of Trustees. Of the $21.5 million
rewiring them to enable fast, reliable connections to the Internet. Right: The Campaign will also raise funds for alumni events, such as last year’s gathering of New York alumni shown here.
~ goal, $7.5 million will fund major investments in the
—
wiring upgrades for resident and alumni communications e Renovating kitchens and bathrooms e Replacing water tanks and boilers e Making the House more
accessible to the disabled.
e Ensure top quality resident programming ¢ Offer financial support for
while funds are being raised towards its long-term goals.
worthy candidates e Foster diversity with
Alumni and friends can
outreach scholarships to under-represented regions of the world e Support a strong, active alumni program
significantly impact the future of International House by supporting the
75th Anniversary Campaign. International House’s
House’s physical plant. International House’s original
Another priority of the
building dates from 1922 and
Campaign is to build the
facilities on an ongoing
the help of its alumni and
has been in constant use
House’s endowment to
basis.
friends, International
since 1924. |. House North,
ensure funding for the
adjacent to the original building, was built in 1961 and purchased by International
House’s programs, scholar-
ships and facilities. Currently,
¢ Maintain the House’s
mission has never been
more important, and with
House will continue to
The final goal of the 75th Anniversary Campaign is to raise $3 million in cumulative
help students live the ideal of a global community.
oy
Challenged to Meet $5 Million Matching Gift The Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation has offered to match
What | liked particularly was the ease of contact with
every donation, up to $5 million, for program and scholarship
students from many lands, the possibility of going into
endowment as part of the 75th Anniversary Campaign.
the cafeteria for an evening meal, for example, and sitting down at a table with foreign students representing many
This generous challenge gift fulfills needs that are at the
different nationalities. The conversation was always
heart of the House’s mission. Through its challenging and
interesting, and | formed many good friendships during
innovative programming,
the nearly year and a half that | lived there. In fact, one
International House develops resi-
dents’ leadership skills, fosters cross-cultural understanding
of the “friendships” included my wife.
and offers unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. The wonderful diversity of the House is achieved
Mr. Davis founded Shelby Cullom Davis
through its scholarship program, a vital resource for both
specializing in insurance securities, in 1947. He was appoint-
American and foreign students.
ed ambassador to Switzerland by President Nixon in 1969
& Company, a firm
and served on the Board of International House from 1975 “We hope that everyone will take advantage of this opportu-
until his death in 1994.
nity to double their gifts to the Campaign,” says Ross Youngman
°91, Co-Chair of the Campaign Alumni Committee
Mrs. Davis is an active and well-known civic leader, and has
and former president of the New York Area Alumni Council.
served as chair of foreign policy for the Westchester League
“International House loses this grant to the extent that it
of Women
cannot meet this challenge, so we all need to pitch in!”
Association. She is the author of The Soviets at Geneva
Voters, and chair of the Westchester Children’s
and numerous articles for the journal Foreign Affairs, which The Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation was established by
is published by the Council on Foreign Relations. The
International House alumni Kathryn Waterman
House awarded
Davis and her
late husband Shelby Cullom Davis, who lived at International
Mrs. Davis the Harry Edmonds Award for
Outstanding Life Achievement in 1995.
House from 1930 until 1932 while graduate students at Columbia University. Referring to his years at International
In 1989, the Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation generously
House in 1975, Ambassador Davis recalled:
awarded a $600,000 challenge grant for the renovation and restoration of the House’s auditorium, which was renamed
the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Hall in honor of its patrons.
{stablishes $1 Million Scholarship Fund In honor of International House’s 75th Anniversary Campaign, Toyota Motor Corporation generously donated $1 million to establish the Toyota Motor Corporation Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund assists residents in need who demonstrate outstanding promise, with preference to residents from Asia and those studying in
~ technical fields.
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International House’s relationship with Toyota began in 1958 when Tatsuro Toyoda, who later became President of Toyota Motor Corporation, lived at International House. Since that time, Toyota has been one of International House’s most generous and loyal corporate supporters. Most recently, Toyota donated a brand
ee
new, fully-equipped Toyota Camry for International House’s Benefit Auction Raffle in 1999.
L
of Toyota i, who is also
VICSICE
ent to ‘lomorrow’s
Leaders
International House is honored to recognize the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous leadership contributions of $100,000 or more to the 75th Anniversary Campaign. Anonymous Patricia M. Cloherty ’67 Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Stephen DuBrul
Scott and Icy Frantz The L.W. Frohlich Charitable Trust
Sigurdur Helgason *45
The Henry Luce Foundation The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Abby and George O’Neill Stavros S. Niarchos Foundation
John Bing Sing Pek ’69 Mr. & Mrs. Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. David Rockefeller Daisy and Paul Soros ’51
The Starr Foundation Toyota Motor Corporation Soma Vira ’63 Paul A. Volcker
The Honorable John C. Whitehead