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Newsletter Spring/Summer 2000
Mandela Concludes 75th Anniversary Series visit by Nelson Mandela,
former President of South Africa and winner of the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize, concluded 16 months of special programs and activities celebrating the
75th Anniversary of International House.
Photo Credit; Ken Levinson
President Mandela, who was accompanied by Honorary Trustee David Rockefeller, offered a message of hope and encouragement to students who were beginning their pro-
historical personage. The Mandela visit was the most luminous of several recent highlights of the 75th anniversary observances. Photo Credit: Ken Levinson
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Board of Trustees in 1940 at the age of 25 and is the House’s most significant living
The Changing Shape of Information In October, C. Michael Armstrong, the Chairman of AT&T, was interviewed by television journalist Charlie Rose
Nelson Mandela. Paul A. Volcker and David Rockefeller
fessional careers. “When an institution has dedicated itself for 75 years to
in the second program of the “Millennial Changes/Global Perspectives” programs series. The focus of the discussion
the values of mutual respect
was the future of telecommu-
and tolerance amonst people
nications.
Anara Zhumabayeva, who welcomed Mandela
and between nations as
in the tradition of her native Kazakhstan.
International House has done.”
It was an historic occasion
Armstrong stated that in five years from now the primary form of communication will be the Personal Computer (PC), although it won't be the same
for International House, with the world-renowned Mandela
PC we know today. He said that
truth. No matter what the gov-
Peter C. O'Neill. The plaque is
television will no longer be a
ernment structure—Internet
underscoring the significance
broadcast device, but will
communication bypasses it,” he
a recreation of one originally commissioned by the Board
of the I. House mission during
become interactive like a PC. The two will be interchange-
said. “Both the efficiency of the market and the truth of what is
and installed in 1936 to commemorate the creation of the
able and connected to the same
happening in the world I
original International Houses
fiber. “Voice, video and data
believe are the two greatest
Nelson Mandela, Don Cuneo and resident
said Mandela, “then there is cause for celebration.”
its 75th anniversary year, and with the return of Mr. Rockefeller, who joined the
will converge and will enable
things the communication rev-
us to get the same data from
olution is bringing us all in the
any source in any place,” com-
world.”
mented Armstrong. Beyond technology, the communications revolution is
about people, opportunity and access to information,
Armstrong said. “The Internet, for all its ills, presents the
Plaque, Banners Installed On November 5, at a reception following the Board meeting, a bronze plaque was unveiled by Trustees Abby M. ONeill and
continued on page 3
South Africa Conference Set for October Charlie Rose in 75th Anniversary Program Series
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are being finalized for the 21st Conference of the World
Council of Alumni in South Africa, beginning October 16th in Cape Town and ending October 21st in Johannesburg.
or apply for a travel grant, please contact Nancy Pfeffer by e-mail: npfeffer@ihouse-nyc.org, telephone: (212) 316-8425 or fax: (212) 316-8416.
The central goal of the conference is to increase the awareness of International House and its activities among the government, edu-
Alumni Gatherings in New York and
Washington, D.C.
cational and business sectors with the objective of raising the overall
number of South African residents at the House on an annual basis. Another goal is to strengthen the network of alumni in South Africa. Conference sessions will feature meetings with a number of
prominent representatives of South African academia, business
and government. Special activities will include visits to the many beautiful and historic sites in and around Cape Town and Alumni host “Walk on Wall Street”
Johannesburg. Each city will be the site for special alumni dinners, on October 16 in Cape Town and on October 20 in Johannesburg. Alumni living in South Africa will soon receive detailed information about these events.
All Nations Celebration held at the House
All International House alumni (not just members of the World Council of Alumni) are invited to attend the conference. There is a limited amount of grant money available for alumni living in
Africa to travel to the conference. The grants are only for travel to and from South Africa; recipients will be responsible for their own lodging and food.
For more information about the conference and how to register
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President’s Message cis 18-month celebration of International House’s 75th year concluded on May 22 at a Gala Fundraising dinner where the House’s founders, the Rockefeller and Dodge families, were hon-
ored. At this spectacular event we publicly announced International House’s 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign to raise $21.5 million to prepare for the significant challenges the House faces in the future. Thanks to very generous donations from alumni, trustees, foundations, corporations and friends, we have already raised $14 million — more than half of our goal! Although this has been a very challenging undertaking and tremendous accomplishment, it is even more ambitious as we strive to raise the remaining $7.5 million. The concept of a campaign developed from a 1997 detailed Needs Assessment Report produced by the
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A newsletter for
Alumni and Friends Vol. 36, No. 2
A publication of International House 500 Riverside Drive New York, NY
10027-3916
Editor Nancy Pfeffer Contributing Editors Shannon Brown Sachiko Isobe Liz Peterson Amber Thompson John Wells Photographers Clara Aich Starr Black Gennaro Brooks-Church Ken Levinson Visit our Web Site http://www.ihouse-nyc.org
To Reach Us Development & Alumni Relations Office 212.316.8423 Fax 212.316.8416 e-mail: alumni@ihouse-nyc.org Programs Office 212.316.8438 Fax: 212.316.7181 e-mail: programs @ihouse-nyc.org Admissions Office 212.316.8436 Fax: 212.316.1827 e-mail: admissions @ihouse-nyc.org
Board of Trustees’ Long Range Committee following a full-day retreat by the Board. The Board reasoned that if the House is to continue to be a valued resource and
kitchens and bathrooms, replacement of water tanks,
significant contributor to the global community, it must
am proud to report that some of these capital improve-
ments have already begun, including improvements to the |. House South elevators!
achieve these goals is to embark on a major capital
Currently, income from the endowment provides the
fundraising campaign to raise the necessary funds.
equivalent of approximately five percent of the total
Newsletter
The House also must strengthen its endowment.
Many of you are familiar with International House’s
operating expenses of nine million dollars. A stronger
Annual Fund Campaign. The Annual Fund to provides approximately 10% of the operating budget each year, bridging the gap between residents’ fees and the actual
endowment will make International House more acces-
sible to worthy and needy candidates from under-repre-
cost of the unique programs, services and facilities that
sented nations and areas of the world. We estimate that $10 million in additional endowment is needed to
make up the I. House experience. A strong Annual Fund is crucial to daily operations and plays a critical
ensure an adequate and continuous flow of support for resident scholarships, resident program enrichment,
role in the financial health of International House. Our
strengthened programming and communications with
Capital Campaign on the other hand is designed to raise
global alumni, competitive staff compensation, and
money for long-term projects, which include capital and
maintenance of the physical plant.
endowment needs ensuring the foundation for the House’s future. To make clear that the Annual Fund
Without the key support of generous and dedicated
must continue at its current level, even though we are
alumni and friends of the House we will not be able to
conducting the 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign, we
fulfill these needs, which are at the heart of the House’s
are including Annual Fund totals in the campaign. The House must make major investments in its physi-
mission. In the upcoming months you will learn more
cal plant. A strong and secure physical plant is impera-
which you can participate on all financial levels.
As you have learned, we have very ambitious goals.
about the 75th Anniversary Campaign and the ways in
tive for the House to continue to operate and maintain
Although we’re more than halfway there, the second
the facilities that foster and support its superb programs and services. This also includes developing our techno-
part is going to be even more challenging. We hope with your help we can meet our goal, which will ensure that
logical resources to better serve our residents. Eight mil-
the simple yet powerful message of International House,
lion dollars of the $21.5 million will benefit the physical plant. Physical plant improvements include refurbishing resident rooms, providing new technology such as wiring upgrades for resident and alumni communications, and expanding and renovating the recreational and social spaces. Engineering studies have also identified renovations and major upgrades which must be
That Brotherhood May Prevail, continues well into the
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alumni. The community provides a forum for alumni to connect and
exchange ideas, keep up to date on events,
post messages and chat with other members; and network for career and job opportunities. Best of all, the
online community is free!
The community is password protected and only International House alumni are allowed to register, Sign up
today by going to , or linking to the Alumni Online Community on the alumni page of the International House web site, http://www.ihouse-nyc.org
21st century.
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Features of the Online Community include:
International House now offers an Online Community develte SESS oped especially for its
212.316.8473
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and making the House more accessible to the disabled. |
develop its technological resources, and make major investments in its physical plant. The best way to
Guest Room Rentals
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House South, boiler plant replacement, renovations of
increase its endowment for programs and scholarships,
Public Room Rentals 212.316.8495
As a nonprofit organization, a copy of our last annual financial report is available from the Department of State Office of Charities Registration, Albany, NY 12231, or from the President’s Office, International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027-3916
made to electrical and other essential services. These high priority projects include: elevator replacement in I.
@ An Online Directory that enables you to search for alumni in a fast and easy manner and keep those searches available with the MyContacts feature. @ An Event Calendar for upcoming alumni functions around
the world.
@ Personal Web Pages feature that helps you build your own web site with easy to use, fun tools.
@ A Career Resource Center where you can search for jobs, post job listings, share career advice, create and post
resumes, participate in a mentoring program and link to other career related web sites. @ Business Yellow Pages where you can advertise to other alumni around the world by posting an online ad that promotes your product or service. @ Bulletin Boards where alumni can post messages to other alumni or |. House staff.
Mandela Visit continued from page
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ly and colorfully proclaim the House’s presence in
encounter with a Chinese stu-
Nations Association of the
dent in 1909 up to the present
U.S.A. moderated the discus-
Four feet tall and two and a
Morningside Heights, and on
sion.
half feet wide, the plaque pro-
Riverside Drive have the effect
day. Biographical sketches of major figures in the House’s
claims the House’s dedication to “the promotion of under-
of linking the north and south buildings.
by John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
standing and fellowship
The talk focused on the issues raised in the 1997
with observations from
Foreign Affairs article by
ship organization and think
alumni, current residents and
Jessica T. Matthews entitled “Power Shift.” The themes
tank which since 1921 has
“Living in the Future”
entrance, where its predeces-
launching was held for “Living
Lee Hall. “It’s the best man-
sor hung prior to its disap-
in the Future,” commissioned
pearance in the 1970s. It is
ly installed plaques marking
by the House for the anniversary and written by historian Lee Hall.
aged not-for-profit I’ve encountered. When you think
the House’s designation on the
A book signing and recep-
has kept true to its mission,
New York State and National
tion, held appropriately in the
and been able to extend its
Registers of Historic Places.
Hall of History, featured
tradition rather than suffer the
located near two other recent-
The program marked the first collaborative effort between the House and the
history are featured, along
among the peoples of all nations.” The plaque has been installed by the Riverside
Debut
Volcker.
Trustees.
Council, the national member-
been a unique gathering place
“Getting to know I. House
On February 10, a book
was a great joy for me,” said
of the changes in the world since its inception, 1. House
damage almost always inflicted by revolution. It has enjoyed
Praia
generous and wise support from true friends: how many
places can claim so many gen-
ine
a
At the Council on Foreign Relations eft to right): William H. Luers, Mark Malloch Brown, Jerry White and Frank A. Wisner
erations of devoted families?”
related to the role of Non
for discussions of international
Changes in Global
Government Organizations
Power
(NGOs), business and international organizations and how these entities are becoming
issues by individuals with a wide range of political and
The penultimate program in the anniversary series took
place on April 17 and was
ideological perspectives, back-
grounds and expertise. The history of I. House and the
held in conjunction with The
more influential in shaping and influencing global policy
Council on Foreign Relations. I. House and the Council welcomed Mark Malloch
once held exclusively by sovereign states. Each panelist brought one of these perspec-
Brown, Administrator of the
tives to the table, which took
David Rockefeller, George C.
remarks by Dr. Hall, Don
United Nations Development
place in the midst of protests
Franklin, Henry A. Kissinger,
of two new banners was
Cuneo and Chairman Paul
Programme, Jerry White, the
at meetings of the World Bank
John C. Whitehead and
installed in front of I. House
Volcker.
in Washington, D.C.
Chairman Volcker.
AT&T Chairman C. Michael Armstrong
In early spring, the second
hung on the Claremont
Vernon Press in Boston, was
“xecutive Director of Landmine Survivors Network and Ambassador Frank
Avenue side of the building,
carefully researched by Dr.
Wisner, Vice Chair, External
display the House’s new logo
Hall and features scores of photographs from the
Affairs, American
North. Both banners, and one
The 128-page volume, from
International Group, Inc. to
Ambassador Luers began the evening with a tribute to International House during its 75th Anniversary year. The event was attended by nearly
Living the Future.” Donated by Life Trustee Herman “HR”
I. House archives. It conveys
the panel. Ambassador
200 residents, Trustees,
the history of the House from
William H. Luers, Chairman
Council members and guests,
Rottenberg, the banners bold-
Harry Edmond’s eventful
and President of the United
including Chairman Paul
and the tagline “75 Years of
Alumna Frances von Maltitz
Council have intertwined over the years with many common
leaders including Henry L. Stimson, John J. McCloy,
am not one who is able to make major contributions of thousands and thou-
Why a Gift Annuity was right for me “When I was at International House from 1936-37, I don’t suppose I paid very much attention to how many of the residents there would develop into the leaders of their countries, perhaps because I was so enjoying living at the House. That
year Burl Ives was one of the residents (this was before he was famous). He added so much to the life of the House— singing and playing at all times and in many situations. Over the years, | have
sands of dollars. (It’s wonderful that there are people who can!) For me, an
annuity seemed reasonable and possible to do. It removes some holdings from my estate, but it provides me with a steady income now. And at my age the annuity yields a higher return than many other investments. But most importantly, | know my gift will have a truly global impact by furthering the work of International House. I can certainly recommend this way of making a contribution to anyone who cares about international understanding.”
If you are concerned about securing a regular, fixed income for
come to realize how truly remark-
yourself or a loved one, and would like to make a gift to
able International House is and
International House, then please consider a charitable gift annuity.
the importance of having people from all over the world become
A charitable gift annuity is a legal contract between you and International House that states that in exchange for a gift of cash or
acquainted with each other and
stock, you or a party you designate will receive income payments
the United States. I haven’t known
for life, after which the remaining assets are transferred to—
personally any of the people who
International House. A portion of your income is tax-free and you
have become Prime Ministers or
receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction for a portion
Presidents of countries, but I did make some wonderful friendships. | recently returned to the House
of your gift. Since annuity rates increase with age, gift annuities provide an especially attractive rate of return for older annuitants. This rate is often higher than could be achieved elsewhere.
House and was very impressed with the quality of the facilities and the intelligent,
For more information on charitable gift annuities, please contact
Frances von Maltitz and Daphne Pezaris, Director of Programs & Resident Life, at the 75th Anniversary Open House, September 17,1999.
the 75th Anniversary Open
engaging residents | met. Making a contribution to International House through a charitable gift annuity was suitable for me because though | care about the future of the House, I
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the Development & Alumni Relations Office, International House, 500 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027. Phone: (212) 316-8440, Fax: (212) 316-8416 or email: eschalk@ihouse-nyc.org.
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Alumni 1930's Philip M. Burnett, 34-35, and his wife Esther ’35—’36 of Laguna Hills, CA will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on August 24. They have three happily married daughters and eight
grandchildren. J. A. Pfeffer, ’°38-’39, is 92 years old and a Professor Emeritus living in Palo Alto, California.
Lorraine M. Hepler, ’54-’56, traveled with the AFS to Thailand in the summer of 1998 where she visited schools and had her first elephant ride. Helene R. Fuller, °56-’60, has been named “Outstanding Woman of the 20th Century” by the American Biographical Institute. She attended the Caribbean Studies Association Meetings in
Panama in May 1999 and
1940s Jan H. Pokorny, ’40-’42, is Commissioner of New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission and Professor Emeritus at the School of Architecture
at Columbia University. Louise G. Streat, 43-44, had some of her work included in the photography exhibit, “1999 Salute to 25 Greensboro Women of Distinction” which was shown at the Greensboro, NC Cultural Arts Center from November to January, 2000. Emma R. Broisman, ’45-’46, received the Social Humanitarian Award last May from the Alumni Association of the University of Maine for her 35 years of work overseas with the International Council of Women of the United Nations. Geraldine K. Tam, ’46-"48, her art work appeared in Paradisus—Hawaian Plant
Watercolors (1999) published by the Honolulu Academy of the Arts.
participated in the Third World Conference in Omaha, NE in October. She is now studying the indigenous languages of Alaska. - Elaine P. Frost, °57-’59, retired from social work in New Jersey. Maria Bonomi, 58-59, recently published a book entitled Maria Bonomi, Gravadora. It is sponsored by KMPG Brazil as part of their continued commitment to foster art and culture and preserve the memory of Brazilian art. The book is a synthesis of Maria’s life and work as an artist. Peter H. Bridge, 59-60, retired from the Library of
Congress in January 1998 where he worked for 37 years. Fattouh M. Abul-Azm,
’59-’60, is Chariman and Dean of a private institute of tourism in Alexandria, Egypt.
1960s Doris G. Brevard, ’60-66,
Maynard M. Miller, 48-51,
recently retired from the
works at the NASA-support-
Pennsylvania Public School System after 44 years. She
ed International Institute of Field & Environmental
Sciences which operates out of a network of 15 permanent field stations in the
spent 28 of those years as an elementary school prin-
Isaac Dorfsman, ’64—-’65, has written a textbook entitled Marketing Mix which in less than two years is in its third printing. The demand for the book has gone beyond the classroom to people who own small businesses and never had the
opportunity to formally study marketing. Joseph E. Thompson, 64-65, is delighted to be in touch with I. House through his daughter Amber Thompson, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs. He first visited the House as a student at Union Seminary in 1948 and returned on a Danfurth fellowship from 1964 to 1965. “T resolved then if I ever had the opportunity, | would live there for the cultural diversity.”
Ifeanyi A. Menkiti, ’64—’65, and his wife Carol 91, brought their daughter to
participate in the International Honor Program which held its orientation program at the House in January. [feanyi and Carol met at the House! Mary E. Fowler, ’65-’67, is retired from the US Department of Energy. In 1998-99 she and her husband traveled to Scotland, where he had a fellowship. Violetta V. Paradis, ’65-’67, retired as Professor and Chair of the Department of
System science.
long-term care facility in
research project.
Judith R. Alstadter, ’62-’64, has been designated an offi-
cial “Steinway Artist” by
Steinway and Sons. Dr. Alstadter was honored in
1950s
1970s Marc E. Chavannes, ’70-"71, has been Correspondent in France for NRC Handelsbla since 1993.
Hans J. Bendrig, ’70-"71, returned to Germany to study psychology and journalism at the Free University of Berlin. He is also Chief Physician at the Hohenfeld-Clinic for Psychosomatics &
Psychotherapy.
practice in Fairbanks, years, he has practiced in both Alaska and Australia.
Turkish Company that spe-
Jerzy Buzek, Prime Minister of Poland
New York. She was named
retired from the Bellevue
Hospital Center Social Work Department. She spent 23 years at Bellevue and 31
02-54, is enjoying retirement which includes volun-
teering, reading, traveling, and being a grandparent.
4 Worldrevseter
book entitled Death of a
63-64, retired after 36 years of teaching in New Jersey, Tanzania, India and
Dreamer: A Daughter's Journey. Her first book, Romantic Outlaws, Beloved Prisons: The Unconscious
practicing statisticians.
In September 1999 he won an Emmy for the segment “Massacre in Algeria”. Evelyne B. Kenig, °82-’83,
published (in Spanish) The
History of Spanish Jews until 1492 in Barcelona, Spain. She also wrote the chapter, “Spain and Latin America” in the collective
Claude P. Tournebize,
°T7-"79, is President and
Meanings of Crime and Punishment was reissued in
paperback in October 1999. Pinaki Gupta-Bhaya,
67-69, is a Biophysical Chemist. Since 1973 he has
taught at IIT Kanpur where his wife of 23 years is also a
Peter W. Patt, ’86-’87, was elected as a city Councilor of Chemnitz, Germany. He
Park, New Jersey. She is memories (50 words) from
in Bordeaux and MAGRI
the greater I. House com-
near Paris) of Canadian PREMDOR
Ine., a leader in
the door manufacturing business.
Peter W. Patt
is amember of the German board of the Federal Association of Real Estate Administrators in Berlin. He and wife, Almut, have two children, Friederike and Constantin. Jorge L. Menendez, ’86-"87,
founded the new Internet startup, MedicalDiag.com Pal Peter Toth, ’86-87, just completed a book on a North Transylvania family survey conducted during World War II. He also edited a book on arbitration in Hungary. He teaches at the University of Budapest. Marianne Sciolino, 86-87, organized and chaired a fundraising event for UNICEF entitled “Music on the Park”. The event was a private recital of classical works by New York Philharmonic violinist Matitiahu Braun ’65 with
accompaniment on piano by Melanie Braun. Clemens Kuechler, ’87-’88, and his wife Barbara Kuechler are proud to announce the birth of their
daughter Anna Emilia on Helen C. Pike, 82-83, is
Managing Director of two French subsidiaries (EKEM
correspondent for The Washington Times and has covered news from Asia for
Nadia E. Finkelstein,
Scott R. Bronstein, ’82-’83, is one of four producers for Mike Wallace at 60 minutes.
Glory Days: 1890-1980, a retrospective on Asbury
Martha G. Duncan, “67-69, is working on her second
Turkan K. Gardenier, °63-’6A4, is the Executive Director of Pro-File Computer Institute. She has two sons, 14 and 16; she and her husband are both
Helen and Robert also have a daughter Catherine and a son Steven.
Government of Finland.
Ragtime.
grams at the House.
born on July 30, 1999.
conducting research on her next book, Asbury Park
member University Club of
of Madrid and a member of the Royal Academy of Moral Political Sciences.
and her husband Robert are proud to announce the birth of their son Andrew James
European Affairs in the
years in the NYC hospital
Theodore S. Housman,
Michael W. Stotts, 85-86, is Managing Director of the George Street Playhouse.
Helen R. Tuckey, ’81-’82,
the late historian Leon Polia Kov.
Richard S. Ehrlich, ’77-"79,
Emeritus of the University
having lived in Brazil for almost 3 years, is now back in Essen, Germany.
Kimmo K. Sasi, "77-78, since April 1999 has served as cabinet Minister for Foreign Trade and
system.
Pakistan. He is enjoying participating in alumni pro-
Bruno Niemeyer, ’82, after
History of Antisemitism, by
and Music and Women Composers: Romantic to
°50-’51, is Professor
President of G.E. Capital
Sheila D. Ray, ’70-’71, retired from the World Council of Churches in | December of 1998.
Poetic Piano: Spirituality
Manuel Alonso Olea,
Bob Chadwick, ’81-"83, has moved to Boston and is Vice Trade Finance.
cializes in the curtain business and exports all over the world.
Michael V. Nagel (left) and
Research Fellow at the German Historical Institute in Washington.
Rachelle F. Bradt, ’81, is Curator of Education at Yeshiva University Museum. The museum features exhibitions on Jewish history, art and culture from around the world. She states that working at the museum is “a great opportunity to extend the spirit of International
House to visitors of all ages
M. E. Brothers, 50-51, has been elected the first woman president of the 700 Winter Park in Florida. She also served as President of the Toastmaster Club.
Ado Franchini, ’80, is a Professor of Architectural Design in the Faculty of Architecture-Campus Leonardo of the Milan Polytechnical School and has his own professional office in Milan. He is planning to bring to New York a travelling exhibition about Young Italian Architecture, which is now in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
and backgrounds.”
Osman N. Canik, ’76-"78, is the General Manager and CEO of Elvin Textile Co., a
Ann J. Wadsworth, ’66-’68,
Pace University. She recently released two CD’s The
Catherine E. Peters, ’69, retired after 22 years in the public schools as a High School Social Studies teacher. She enjoys attending programs at International House.
Michael V. Nagel, ’66-"67, is Senior Banker at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
February at the Syson College of Arts and Science “Artist-In-Residence” by
(10).
Alaska. An attorney for 19
Edward Anders, ’49-’51, United States after eight years in Switzerland and now divides his time between Burlingame, CA, and Chicago, IL. He is working on a Holocaust
1980s
Alan (14), and Jonathan
the University of Puerto Rico.
Northeast Connecticut.
recently returned to the
Salo Grabinsky, ’68-71, is a consultant, writer, and journalist in Mexico and Latin America. He has published two novels and 15 books on entrepreneurship and family businesses. His latest book is Las Reglas Del Juego en las Empresas Familianes. He and wife Gina have two children
John M. Eberhart, ’75-’77, recently opened his own law
Alaska Yukon. The program .. Heath D. Boote, 62-63, works as Director of Volunteers at the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, a
a 21-year-old daughter, Shaana, in medical school.
Economics and Dean of the Social Sciences Faculty at
cipal.
emphasizes field training and research in geological, atmosphere and Earth
faculty member. They have
Throug
looking for time-capsule
November 16, 1999. Karl-Detlef Safft, ’87-’88, is working for Morgan Stanley in London. In 2001 will open a Morgan Stanley office in Frankfurt for Private Wealth Management.
munity. She is seeking resi-
Michael D. Fitzpatrick,
dent travelers who may have
’87-"88, is the Executive Producer of Millenia Music
spent a honeymoon, a rock concert, a day trip to the beach, a ride at Palace
is a Bangkok-based special
in Lexington, KY. He just
completed a film and recording project entitled Voices of Compassion in which multi-cultural, sacred and traditional music is synthesized to create a new sound.
the past 22 years. He coauthored the best seller
Hello My Big Honey! One
Rita M. Chenoweth, ’86-’88,
can visit Ehrlich’s website and view book excerpts at
http://members.tripod.com/ ehrlich. Masanobu Taniguchi, "78-79, assumed Acting President of Seicho-No-le
International Headquarters
is the Community Outreach Amusements, or an overnight at any of the hotels. She can be reached
at (732) 542-5403 or e-mail
Coordinator/Social Worker for the Alzheimer’s Association in State College,
PA, where she lives with her 2 children.
at pike@superlink.net. You
can find her web site at www.PikeBooks.com.
Adebisi Agboola, ’87-’88, and Adrienne Edgar 88 live
Richard F. Wetzell, ‘84-85,
in Cambridge, MA. Adrienne writes that
in 1999,
has been appointed
oh the Decades Cambridge is a “Mathematical heaven for Bisi” and an excellent place to continue her work in Russian Studies. Nilgun Okay, ’88, is married and has two daughters. He teaches geology at Istanbul Technical University and conducts research projects in the Marmara Sea.
Angana Banerji 89-92, is working with the International Monetary Fund and travels frequently to Bulgaria.
1990s Wilbert Basilius L. Kapinga, 90, after leaving the House, completed a Ph.D. at
Adrian G. Looney 88-92, married Ayesha Sitlani on November 6. A reception was held at International House. Adrian is an attorney with Pfizer Inc’s legal division. Juliet Wurr, 87-89, has moved to Alexandria, Egypt where she is Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Foreign Service. Caroline G. Sawyer, 87-90, is Professor at Stony Brook Campus of SUNY, teaching comparative religion, Islam, and Turkish history. Laura E. Watts, °88-’93, is engaged to Mr. Corey Patrick. A summer wedding is being planned. Anders C. Pedersen,
89-90, moved to Eritrea last year to open and run an office of the United Nations Industrial Development
Organization (UNIDO),
at Wilbert Basilius L. Kapinga Northeastern University in 1995. He taught Law and became Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. In October 1997 he became a partner at Mkono & Company, a law firm in Dar Es Salaam. Christoph T. Kempkes, 90, and his wife are delighted to announce the birth of their son, Yunus.
where he will be for 3 years.
Ross C. Youngman, ’91, and wife Veronica Espaliat are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Alexandra Sophia on November 15, 1999. Toni Bruce, 91, moved to Canberra, Australia after living 10 years in the United States. She is teaching sports journalism and sports administration at the University of Canberra. Peter van Steensel, ’91, established a furniture business called “Australian Living” after leaving the financial services industry for 4 years. He has since reentered financial services and heads up marketing and product development for the Australian Stock Exchange. He has recently remarried, and has a baby daughter, Annamiek. Desiree Laborde-
Sanfiorenzo, 91-92, is a Prosecutor in the Criminal Division of the USA
Attorney’s Office in Puerto Rico. She travels frequently to the US on business. She teaches law school at night, and is studying to obtain her S. J. D. in Madrid. Vassiliki Petrou, ’91-’92, is living in London and working for Proctor & Gamble.
In Memoriam
She writes that she recently connected with two alumnae from 91-92, Olivia Le Horowitz and Quynh Phan
from the Streetz, relating
Virgeli.
Marisha Wignaraja, 96-97,
Quynh Phan Virgeli, 91-"92, lives in Madrid and works in marketing for the University of Chicago. Laurelyn Watson, 93-95, married Mr. Philip Reilly on February 26 in Dallas, Texas. She recently starred as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance at the Symphony Space in New York City.
Tamara Fitzpatrick, ‘92-’95, has been awarded a grant of $5,000 from the Kentucky Foundation for Women to travel to Ireland where she will interview and photograph women in the Irish Peace Movement. Snjezana A. Sucin, 94-96, is currently working as a Communications Specialist for the law firm of Willkie, Far & Gallagher in Washington DC. She previously worked as a Political Analyst for the Embassy of Croatia and as an International Legal Research
urban youth culture and its prophetic voice.
and Spencer Dreher 94-95, met at I. House and are engaged to be married in June. Jenny M. Weir, 97, is a second year graduate student of architecture at Colorado University-Denver.
for Trade/ European
Karim Saikali, 98-99, is pleased to announce the official launch of Lebanon’s Largest Music Store at www.e-comlebanon.com. It is the first store of its kind with a state-of-the-art infrastructure, with more
Commission.
than 12 CD suppliers in
Charles Binon, ’97, lives in Brussels and is webmaster at the Directorate General
Ana L. Castillo Lopez, 98, lives in Mexico City and works in a professional contemporary dance company called “Ballet Teatro del Espacio.”
Lebanon and the Middle East connected online to its database. Angelo N. Sylvester, 99, was
elected Director (emeritus)
Benjamin J. Pocock, 98, has returned to the UK for an internship, which consists of
of the Horatio Alger Society. While studying at Columbia he did extensive research on Alger and strives to include Alger as a
6 months of practicing med-
3-credit course in each Ivy
icine in Channel Islands, Jersey and 6 months of con-
League University.
ducting surgery in London.
Boaz Weinstein, 99, has been designated student pro bono awardee of the year by the NYSBA, and will travel to Santa Fe to clerk for a year with Chief Justice Pamela B. Minzner. Boaz is also engaged to Ms. Hagit Elul, an alumna of Columbia Law School.
He is applying for surgical
residency programs New York City.
Specialist for IRIDIUM LLC, a
Ajit V. Joshi, 96-98, vaca-
global telecommunications consortium in DC.
tioned with I. House roommate Andreas Lorenczuk
98 in Germany, Austria, Ian Harper, 95-’96, is currently writing a book, Faith
the Green and Colorado Rivers and visited the United States Agency for International Development. He has recently traveled to Kenya, Swaziland, Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. He plans to go to Nigeria and Ethiopia next.
Slovakia and Hungary. Ajit went white water rafting on
In Memoriam
age of 94 from cardiovascular
York, died of heart failure on April 6 at the age of 84.
1942 until February 1946 she
disease. Dr. Montagu came to New York from London in 1927 to
36 & 747
served on various stations with
pursue his graduate studies and
Mr. Swan lived at International House from 194748 while was pursuing his law
former Executive Director of
the rank of “Section Officer.”
lived at International House
degree from Columbia
from 1928 to 1931. He was
University. He practiced law for
Margaret Lane ’37-’38
Blenda Lucile Bridges
the New England Dairy and
After completing her studies
1930s Sheroo Daruwalla ’39-’40, Mumbai, India
Food Council from Brookline,
in New York City and a short
often cited at the House as one
stint teaching in Toronto, Ms.
of its most accomplished alum-
more than 40 years in Quogue and Hampton Bays on Long
Boxford, MA
MA, died after a stroke at her
home in Clearwater, FL. on July
Bridges moved to Boston in
ni who reflects I. House’s quali-
Island, New York.
Clifford MacFadden ’38,
25, 1999 at the age of 92. Ms. Bridges lived at
1948, where she had a success-
ties and ideals.
International House in 1936 while pursuing her B.S.C. degree in Home Economics at
ful career as Executive Director of the New England Dairy and
Born and raised in Gagetown,
served in the U.S. First Cavalry
books, Dr. Montagu recently completed a substantial revision
Division under General
ment in 1973.
of his influential and most noticed 1953 book, ““The
Pacific. He received the
David J. McJanet ’62-’64
Natural Superiority of Women,” with his biographer, Susan Sperling. In this book he argued
the Silver Star with two oak leaf
Food Council until her retire-
Teacher’s College and returned to the House in 1947 while earning her Masters degree.
The author of more than 60
During World War II he
from Nepean Ontario, Canada, died on July 30, 1999 at the
Douglas MacArthur in the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, clusters, the Bronze Star and
Purple Heart with three oak leaf clusters, the latter signify-
Pacific Palisades, CA
1950s Benjamin Latt ‘54-55, Chevy Chase, MD Merethe Ring 54-55 Oslo, Norway
Bridges wrote (in a 1987 short
age of 60. Mr. McJanet had recently retired from the
story of her life) that after completing grade school she had a
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in
desire to attend college and become a teacher because she “wanted to share some of the
Ottawa, Canada. He lived at
include works on anthropology,
International House while pursuing his master’s degree in
experiences of a teacher who
International Affairs. He had
the history of swearing. He first
had gone to Columbia and lived
served for many years up to the
won fame in the 1940's by argu-
home in Quogue was a gather-
Joseph Hillyard 67-68
at International House.”
time of his death on the execu-
ing that race was a product of social construct and not a bio-
ing place for I. House alumni
Parkvilles, MD
logical fact. He was the primary drafter of the United Nations
His family asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions be
Gordon Best ‘78-80,
“Statement on Race” in 1949.
made to International House in
Kailua, HI
New Brunswick, Canada , Ms.
After attending ‘Teacher's
tive board of Canadian Friends
College and teaching Home
of International House, as its
Economics at Kemptville
Treasurer.
Agricultural School in Ontario,
that men were a form of “incom-
plete” women and the women were biologically superior.
ing he had been wounded four times in combat.
Lillian Weger ‘54-’56,
St. Louis, MO
human anatomy, intelligence,
He served on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission in 1959-60 and was involved in creating
Oking Gandamihardja “62-63,
marriage, why people cry, and
committees in all 50 states.
Bandung, Indonesia
His voluminous writings
Ms. Bridges joined the Women’s
Ashley Montagu, ’28-’31
Division of the Royal Canadian Airforce as one of the first
world renowned anthropologist, social biologist and popular
William Hamilton Swan, "47-48
female Messing Officers during
author, died in Princeton, N.J.
decorated World War II veteran
World War II. From September
on November 26, 1999 at the
and lawyer from Quogue, New
1960s
In the 1950s and 60s, Swan’s _
on summer weekends.
1970s
his memory.
Workin
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Freunde des International House and other European I.
Washington D.C. Alumni Reception
House alumni will hold their third pan-European meeting on September 1-3*, 2000 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
The weekend gathering will begin on Friday evening September | where the group will meet for cocktails at
umni living in the Washington D.C. metro area gathered on November 16, 1999 for a reception at the
the home of Kristina Herzog "94 and her husband Mare.
historic restaurant and bar, the Old Ebbitt Grill.
On Saturday, September 2 the Annual Meeting and an
More than 20 alumni and friends mixed and mingled
informal lunch will be held at the home of [rina and
over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Special guest Elaine
Klaus Méssle ’84. Afternoon activities include a wine
Sciolino, senior writer in the Washington bureau of the
tasting and dinner at a winery in Rheingau. The week-
New
and Iranian perceptions of America. Sciolino is author
the home of Irina and Klaus.
of the book The Outlaw State: Saddam
++49(0) 69 71706-100, Fax:
++49(0) 69 71706-449 or
e-mail: klaus.moessle@db.com; Kristina Herzog at ++49
to have more get-togethers
in the future. If you are
interested in assisting the Washington
D.C. alumni
efforts, please contact Mark Kagan at (202) 244-1661 or at Mkprime@aol.com
York Times gave an insightful discussion on Iran
end will conclude on Sunday, September 3 with brunch at For further information, contact Klaus Moessle at
asm
Hussein’s Quest
for Power and the Gulf Crisis and is currently writing a book on Iran. She is the sister of I. House alumna Marianne Sciolino ’86—’87.
(0) 69 552878 or e-mail at Kristina.Herzog@t-online.de; or
Special thanks to alumni Bob Chadwick ’81—’83 and
Clemens Kuechler at ++ 49 (0) 6296 22435 or e-mail:
Mark Kagan ’78—80 for their efforts in helping to
ABCKuechler@t-online.de You may also contact Freunde
make this event a success. This was the first D.C. alum-
des International House by e-mail at ihouse@web.de.
ni gathering in five years and there was great enthusi-
L-R, Kiki Fikioris 99, Christina Reed, ’99, Jaime Vargas "98 and Abdur Khan ‘99
* Please note that the dates have been changed from August 25-27 to September 1-3.
Freunde Scholarship
those alumni who had not visited in a number
Recipients
of years were thrilled to see that I. House was
just as they remembered it. n December
12, 1999, more than 100
his academic year, the 1. House German Alumni
for the NYAAC Holiday Party.
Chapter, Freunde des International House, e.V. awarded $10,000 in scholarships to the following residents.
commented that the holiday party was so enjoy-
The day-long event, which attracted alumni
able because “it gave our alumni the opportu-
from all different generations, was filled with
nity to share their I. House experience with their spouses and children.”
Julien Moliere (Haiti); Elizabeth Pimentel (Dominican
activities and festivities for everyone to enjoy.
Republic); Darko Pavlovic (Yugoslavia); Weicong5 Zhang£ £ (China); Carina Tautu (Romania); Sushma Joshi (Nepal)
There was an abundance of holiday cheer as
Alumni living in Germany can make a tax-exempt
Special thanks to the Holiday Party
guests decorated the Alumni Christmas Tree,
Committee,
sang holiday carols, and listened to musical
Cheun and Adrian Looney, for their efforts in
performances by several residents.
making this event a great success.
Children
donation to International House New York through
decorated gingerbread cookies and made arts
Freunde des International House. Please send checks
and crafts projects in the special “Kids Corner.”
(made payable to Freunde des International House, e.V)
Tours of the House were also offered and
c/o Clemens Kuechler, Treasurer; Parkstrasse
Laura Watts, outgoing President of NYAAC
and Chair of the Holiday Party Committee
alumni and their families gathered at the House
Laura Watts, Patty Vardin, Sam
‘atch your mail for information about the
NYAAC Holiday Party for December 2000!
13 D-
65812, Bad Soden Tel: ++49 (0) 61 962 2435, E-mail: ABCKuechler@t-online.de
And that was just the beginning. Ms. Cloherty would ith a few friendly words from her accommodating assistant we were connected. Bustling city sounds
basis. When asked how she has managed to accom-
go on to travel the world, learn the venture capital
plish so much, she merely replied, “I have a lot of
business from the ground up, found her own business,
energy, | always have.”
in the background, and a strong, wel-
and later become president and co-
coming voice in the fore. Her busy
chair of the prestigious Patricof and
and its mission by being an active Trustee. She
schedule is legendary, yet
Co. Ventures, Inc. She was named
recalled with fondness her time as a resident and stat-
International House alumna (1965-
Deputy Administrator of the U.S.
66) and Trustee
Small Business Administration by
ed “a lot of people from my I. House days are still my friends...It’s almost like we never grew up ~ maybe we
made time to share her thoughts
President Carter in 1977 and in 1991
didn’t!”
about an extraordinary life.
was appointed Chair of the Business
Patricia Cloherty
Investment Advisory Council by
Ms. Cloherty continues to serve International House
Ms. Cloherty is an inspiration not only for women
in
business, but for anyone who wishes to live life to its
Hers has been a life of pioneering,
President Bush. She was a founding
fullest. As words of wisdom to departing residents, she
of exploring uncharted territory, and
member of an organization of lead-
offered these two thoughts: always give something
of applying a focused energy to what-
ing female executives and entrepre-
back by becoming involved in public service, and
ever task is before her. She was one
neurs, and
has served on countless
“always do what you enjoy; if you’re not enjoying your-
of the first members of the Peace
boards and committees across the
self, dump it and move on to something else.” Words to
Corps, she completed two Masters
country.
live by.
degrees at Columbia University
skier, hiker, and swimmer, and today
simultaneously and still managed to go to
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to man.
Patricia Cloherty, ’65-’66 ”
She is an accomplished
continues to travel within the U.S. and abroad on an almost weekly
orld Alumni Show Residents Wall Street Ropes ; ‘ QO n February 11, 2000 fifteen International House f
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gather
helpful
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job
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residents discovered the ins and outs of Wall Street
an overview of international banking and project mar-
during “Walk on Wall Street.” The daylong event
keting. The day concluded with a tour of the Federal
kicked off at Merrill Lynch where
:
Canadian Friends of International
eee Street. The Deutsche Bank staff also offered residents
'
Reserve Bank.
alumna Courtney Fellowes 87 organ-
The “Walk on Wall Street” was a
ized a presentation on emerging mar-
great success and residents expressed
kets, international equity sales, and
a keen interest in more career-ori-
derivative strategies. After a brief ses-
ented events. Alumni/ae who are
sion residents walked to J. P. Morgan
interested in speaking to residents
on the agenda was a visit to the New
Relations Office for more informa-
York Stock Exchange to view the
tion. Ross Youngman is the President of
famous trading floor.
Canadian Friends of I. House encourages alumni living in Canada to make a tax-exempt : ; donation to International House through the
Canadian Friends alumni group. Please send checks (made out to Canadian Friendsof
International House New York) to Ian H. Fraser, President; Canadian Friends of
NYAAC. The other NYAAC leaders
The highlight of the day was a lunch-
International House New York; Ogilvy Renault
are Adrian Looney 88-92,
eon at Deutsche Asset Management, Director Ross Youngman ’91 and his col-
or by E-mail at ifraser@ogilvyrenault.com.
re ae. to conabout careers are encouraged 5 tact the Development & Alumni
‘ di kine a ae discussion or a thought-provoking Tr 8 about managing credit portfolios. Next
where residents met with Managing
House New York Discussions are underway to hold a fundraising reception in Ottawa at the new United States Embassy. A final decision is expected later this spring. For more information please contact Mr Ian H. Fraser by telephone at (613) 780-8661
Residents at the site of Washington’s
Barristers; 45 O’Connor Street, Ste. 1600,
Incoming President and Laura Watts
inauguration
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4.
88-93, Outgoing President.
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In & Around International House Sec’y Shalala Promotes Public Service
celebrate African-American history in the U.S., and
power of friendship. Century was accompanied by his
Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna E.
the I. House community showcased the rich culture
wife, Crystal, whom
Shalala endorsed careers in public service to mem-
and accomplishments of the African Diaspora during
of the House in the early 1990s.
bers of the I. House Community at the February 7 Sunday Supper. Shalala was introduced by longtime
Black Mosaic Week.
friend Trustee Patricia Cloherty ’66. Shalala encouraged residents to seek public service
he met while both were residents
Farewellto Lorenzo Price
The week highlighted the historical and
On January 28, one of I. House’s longest-serving staff
contemporary life of
members retired after 36 years of service in the
as a career. She explained that a career in public
blacks from around the
Office of Facilities Management.
service “will give you a set of life skills and opportu-
world. Activities
nities that will go unmatched.”
included a Resident
Department in September,
Lorenzo Price joined what was then the
Engineering
1963, as a porter. He eventu-
Prior to a
Roundtable in which
ally became Chiefof Engineering, serving in that capac-
lively ques-
the diversity of African
ity for seven years before becoming Superintendent of I.
tion-and-
cultures and identities
House North after that building was purchased in 1989.
answer
He held that position until his retirement.
session with
was discussed, a Cultural Night where
residents,
residents enjoyed an
Programs Director Ellie Spiegel and former Director
A number of former staff, including former
Shalala dis-
array of African,
African Drummer performs
cussed issues
American and
during Black Mosaic Week
of concern as
Caribbean food, music
Lorenzo’s honor. Don
and dance, and a Saturday night dance party featur-
Cuneo noted that Price
ing African, American and Caribbean music.
had served under four
she prepares to leave office:
L-R
Kristen Cuneo, Lane Cuneo, Donna
Shalala and Bonnie Cuneo
the ethical implications of advances in biomedical
of Maintenance & Renovations Dan Drosin, attended a farewell party in
A discussion on issues facing Uganda and Rwanda
I. House presidents,
research; disparities in health care access among rich
was also held with Ambassador Joseph W. Mutaboba
beginning with Howard
and poor nations; and obstacles to obtaining govern-
of Rwanda and Ambassador Semakula Kiwanuka of
Cook, and had touched
ment service for qualified individuals.
Uganda.
the lives of thousands of residents.
Ethnic Conflicts Focus of McLaine Week
“Over the years I’ve
At this year’s All Nations Celebration more than
McLaine Week, the annual event sponsored by the
600 residents and guests sampled food from 20 dif-
McLaine Kast/Central European Leadership
House,” said Price, adding that his experiences had
ferent countries, saw martial arts and boxing
Program, was held in March and featured a variety of
“allowed me to prepare for my next challenge.”
demonstrations, gambled for prizes at a casino, and
activities for the entire |. House community.
developed many wonderful relationships in the
Activities included a presentation on the European
NYAAC Gives Career Advice to Residents
Dance Company. At the iAgora.com booth, which was
Union and Postcommunist Europe led by Dr. Milada
The New York Area Alumni Council held it’s annual
decorated with brightly colored beanbag chairs and
Anna Vachudova, a political scientist specializing in
Professional Interest Night in November, with alumni
international relations and contemporary Europe. A
devoting an evening to speaking to residents about
resident roundtable on ethnic conflicts and a salon
careers. Resident responses were enthusiastic.
watched a performance by the ALLNATIONS
night showcasing Central and Eastern European tal-
With 22 alumni representing seven fields of study
ent were also held. A cultural hour in the Coffee
and more than 80 residents participating, the evening
House was a popular component of the week, with
was a success. Alumni and residents spoke over food
Sergei Mikhelson (Russia) reading Russian poetry
and drinks in the Dodge Room. The informal setting
and teaching folksongs. Arpad Galaczi (Romania) played the recorder and taught Eastern European line dancing. The McLaine Program, which includes financial Pade
vs
Residents from Sri Lanka at All Nations Celebration
assistance to residents coming from the region each year, is named for the late 1. House alumnus Alan
t-shirts, guests had their pictures taken and then e-
McLaine (55-57) and his wife Tudy, also an alumna,
mailed them to friends and family. Other activities
who participated in the week’s activities.
included musical performances, an international film festival and dance party in Davis Hall and karaoke in
Alumni Authors Return for Readings
the Pub. The festivities lasted until 3 a.m.
Mark Mathabane ’84-86 returned to the House in
eS
Alex Robarts "90 with I. House residents
International House thanks iAgora.com, a web site
November for a reading and book signing of his first
allowed alumni to talk candidly to the residents about
that specializes in connecting international students
fictional work, Ubuntu. Mathabane is originally from
job hunting, networking, and their individual profes-
around the world, for generously supporting this
South Africa and Ubuntu probes the issues of race,
event. Funds raised benefit the International House
reconciliation, truth and justice in a nation grappling with the legacy of racial conflict. The author came
sional fields. Many of the residents were impressed with the
Scholarship Program.
Women’s Week Looks at Rights
with his wife Gail, whom he met while both were res-
number of alumni who participated, but hoped that next year even more will attend. Alumni who are
idents of the House in the mid-1980s.
interested in speaking to residents about careers are
The annual Women’s Week, held in early March and
encouraged to contact the Development & Alumni
organized by the members of the Women In Leadership (WIL) Program, featured activities that entertained, provoked and challenged all those who participated. The week included an evening of movies by inde-
Relations Office. pated in Professional Interest Night from the following professions: Business—Samuel Cheun °98, Alex
pendent women filmmakers, a display of art and
Robarts "90, H. Clay Simpson °62, Betty Wong ’82,
Special thanks to the following alumni who partici-
poetry readings by I. House residents and friends of
Ross Youngman "91; Law—Adrian Looney ’89, Daniel
‘the House, and a roundtable discussion on “Women
Schimmel ’94, Titus Weinheimer ’93; Journalism/
Worldwide” where both men and women talked about the experiences and perspectives of women of their respective countries. Panel discussions featured were “A Glimpse at the
Media—Russ Doug Century ’88-"92
Mark Mathabane ’84-86
Watts "92; Creative and Performing Arts: Visual and In December, the House welcomed alumnus
State of Women’s Rights” and “Mechanisms for
Douglas Century ’88-"92, who held a book signing
Controlling Women’s Bodies.” The week concluded
and reading of his recent work, Street Kingdom: Five
with a party in the I. House Pub.
Years Inside the Franklin Avenue Posse. In this non-
Diversity Celebrated at Mosaic Week
fiction book, Century invites the reader to follow him on a remarkable journey brimming with real life tales
February is the month designated to recognize and
of gangs, violence, hip-hop music and the unique
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Baker ’90, Victoria Zunitch ’91;
Education—Adeyinka Akinsulure-Smith 91, Laura
Performing Arts; Matitiahu Braun ’65, Kimilee Bryant 91, Lucylee Chiles 92, Edward Morgan °81, Egon Zippel 86; International Relations-Paola Cesarini ’92, Ann Lakhdhir °56; Architecture—Anne Perl-De-Pal "84, Roy Pachecano "91, Bruce Silverberg °91.