The International House Alumni & Friends Reception was a wonderful event. Over 100 current and past residents and friends of the House were in attendance including the distinguished dignitaries listed below. Dr Lincoln & Betty Lee assisted with the program and Michael Loewenstein an ex-resident and barrister at the Wentworth Chambers served as the Master of Ceremonies.

Thanks to the generosity of Hokari family and alumni and friends two Minoru Hokari Memorial Scholarships were awarded this year. The alumni selection committee of Dr John Frith, Kathryn Viegas and Rikesh Rajakulasingham had a difficult task as there were so many qualified candidates. After conducting interviews the committee selected Ying Ying Liew a medical student from Malaysia and Mimi Ho Ming Kan a psychology student from Australia. Both individuals demonstrated a clear commitment to the ideals of intercultural friendship and understanding and have been involved in various community service activities in Australia and overseas. Ying Ying and Mimi have also been very active in IVision the International House service organization. The award was presented by Hiroshi Manabe, Deputy Consul General of Japan.

The Hugh and Valerie Muir Scholarship was established two years ago by Valerie Muir. Unfortunately Valerie was unable to attend this year but she was well represented by her daughter, Dr Marianne Sheumack. The alumni selection committee of Professor Ken Buckle, Anna Choy, Peter Harley and Venessa Honson had a massive task as there were so many wonderful candidates. The interview process was tense and resulted in the award being given to Tet Fei Yap. Tet is an electrical engineering student from Malaysia Vice-President and President-elect of International House Residents’ Society and a Senior. Tet has demonstrated a deep committed to the values of international understanding and tolerance and he has been extensively involved in the activities of the House. He is an outstanding academic and recipient of a Dean’s Award. Dr Marianne Sheumack presented the award to Tet.

We have some wonderful photos of the event and I will notify you as soon as they are on our website. In closing let me remind you that next year’s Alumni & Friends Reception will be Saturday 3 November 2007.

We look forward to seeing you next year!

Dr Robert C Lundy (Bob)

Master, International House Limited

Distinguished Dignitaries:

Azam Mohammed, Consul General of Pakistan

Mansor Musa & Hasanah Musa, Consul General of Malaysia

Stephen Smith & Monica McKnight-Smith, Consul General of America

Hiroshi Manabe, Deputy Consul General of Japan

Sofia Sudarna, Deputy Consul General of Indonesia