The I-House Forum
By International House, UC Berkeley
The I-House ForumFeb 26, 2021
I-House Spotlight: Joe Lurie, Part 4
Joe Lurie served as Executive Director of UC Berkeley's International House from 1988-2007. Lurie’s two decades worth of I-House memories have been compiled into a four-part oral history series ranging from the origins of the House to discussions of its future in a post-pandemic world.
Part 4 Highlights:
- Discovering the Hidden Meanings/Stories Behind I-House Architectural Features
- The I-House Years Propel Joe Lurie in his retirement Into A New World of Discoveries
- The Profound Impact the I-House Journey has had on Joe Lurie and his wife, Alumna Donna Rosenthal
The series is available to watch on the I-House YouTube channel. Read the accompanying blog post, Joe Lurie: I-House Berkeley Through His Eyes.
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley is temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola in August 2020. For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
I-House Spotlight: Joe Lurie, Part 3
Joe Lurie served as Executive Director of UC Berkeley's International House from 1988-2007. Lurie’s two decades worth of I-House memories have been compiled into a four-part oral history series ranging from the origins of the House to discussions of its future in a post-pandemic world.
Part 3 Highlights:
- Officiating at Weddings of Former Residents
- Initiating New Programs; The Magic of Doing Things Together Across Cultures
- Navigating the Cross-Cultural Challenges of Alcohol and Dining Protocols
- Discovering Different Approaches to Names and Gestures Across Cultures
The series is available to watch on the I-House YouTube channel. Read the accompanying blog post, Joe Lurie: I-House Berkeley Through His Eyes.
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley is temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola in August 2020. For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
I-House Spotlight: Joe Lurie, Part 2
Joe Lurie served as Executive Director of UC Berkeley's International House from 1988-2007. Lurie’s two decades worth of I-House memories have been compiled into a four-part oral history series ranging from the origins of the House to discussions of its future in a post-pandemic world.
Part 2 Highlights:
-Breaking Stereotypes and Resident Transformations: I-House at its Best
-Reflecting on how a Fax Machine Brought the First News of Tiananmen Square to I-House
-Welcoming/Honoring Famous Alumni and Other Recognized World-Renowned Figures
The series is available to watch on the I-House YouTube channel. Read the accompanying blog post, Joe Lurie: I-House Berkeley Through His Eyes.
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley is temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola in August 2020. For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
I-House Spotlight: Joe Lurie, Part 1
Joe Lurie served as Executive Director of UC Berkeley's International House from 1988-2007. Lurie’s two decades worth of I-House memories have been compiled into a four-part oral history series ranging from the origins of the House to discussions of its future in a post-pandemic world.
Part 1 Highlights:
-Stunning Discoveries: The Long Forgotten Pioneering Origins of I-House Berkeley
-Understanding the Needs of the Disabled and Gay Communities
-How Experiences in Africa Helped Prepare Joe Lurie for Understanding Inexplicable Encounters at I-House
The series is available to watch on the I-House YouTube channel. Read the accompanying blog post, Joe Lurie: I-House Berkeley Through His Eyes.
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley is temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola in August 2020. For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
I-House Executive Director Spotlight: Martin Brennan
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley is temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola in August 2020. The video of this interview and more information is available at ihouse.berkeley.edu/blog.
For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
I-House Alumni Spotlight: Kathryn Anthony (IH 1976-79)
This interview is part of a series of I-House “spotlights” where alumni and former executive directors are featured for an oral history conversation about their time at I-House. While I-House Berkeley will be temporarily closed due to the pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year, the oral history discussions are a way to help keep the alumni community connected virtually.
This interview was conducted over Zoom by the I-House Social Media Ambassador Chan'Cellore Makanjuola. The video of this interview and photos from Kathryn are available on our the blog post: Alumni Spotlight: Kathryn Anthony (IH 1976-79)
For questions, contact us at ihouse@berkeley.edu.
Shaun R. Carver, Executive Director of I-House Berkeley
Introducing Shaun R. Carver as the new Executive Director of International House at UC Berkeley. Shaun's leadership experience in international education and cross-cultural working environments spans over two decades, making him a great addition to our I-House Berkeley community.
Read more at: http://ihouse.berkeley.edu