The I-House Forum

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

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

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

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

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 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.