It has been thirteen years since an ad in the paper for a Director of College caught my eye… a tiny ad mindyou, but it was enough to attract my attention. I applied having never heard of International House before. Atthe interview I was bold enough to ask the panel “to take a chance on me”. And I am so grateful they did. Allthese years later and their willingness to take that chance not only has made the college a better place to be,but made me a better person for it. Now I’m asking you to do the same and give others a chance to be better.

I believe, at the heart of our philosophy is the desire to see every one of our residents not only succeed instudy, but succeed in personal goals and succeed in life well past their days at International House. So, for IH,it’s always been about the residents – always been about making their lives better by investing in our youngpeople, investing in our future leaders, future change makers, future parents, teachers, researchers andmore. For our Annual Appeal this year though– it has to be about our buildings, our towers, our residentbedrooms.

For many years IH has focused on a holistic approach to personal success by improving our residentprograms, increasing tutorials, delivering more cultural programs, and offering increased music and sportingopportunities. While we have continually improved our resident offerings, the same cannot be said for ourTowers and that is why now we’re in a state of real need with our buildings. If you have had the chance tovisit us recently, you will know many of our rooms are almost exactly the same as what they were in the late60’s and early 70’s.

While our facilities and grounds staff work hard with maintenance, grounds improvements, gardens, andsustainability measures, many of our resident’s rooms have not had the chance for improvement. A situationwe are well aware of, however, without increasing our fees, have been able to do little about. A large amountof operational funds are put aside each year for refurbishment, with several towers receiving makeovers inthe last few years costing over $850,000. Still, it simply is not enough to refurbish all of our rooms that weneed to. And, while work is continuing on other towers, we are calling on our community to support G Tower–The Sir Clem Renouf Building – Renovation Project. Thanks to the generous donations of Rotary Clubs andsome corporate and individual donors, G Tower has seen 14 bedrooms renovated in the last 2 years. But, ifwe hope to have this tower renovated in line with the others, it is a project we need to finish sooner ratherthan later.

Last year as we celebrated our 50th anniversary, our alumni, past staff and friends of the College had anopportunity to reflect on what their involvement with International House means to them. How did it shapetheir study? Their career? Their personal life? Their relationships? I am confident every one of them can lookback and know IH has been a positive influence in some way. Now, on behalf of the International HouseFoundation Ltd board, on behalf of our staff and on behalf of our residents, I am asking that this year, youwill be able to be a positive influence, and give a gift through our Annual Appeal. Join us in making IH a betterplace to be, join us in bringing G Tower back to life and back to a standard worthy of our residents. Back toan impressive space to live and learn.

Over the page, you will find some specific gift amounts we can put to work straight away. Please considerthese amounts and I invite you to make a gift that is meaningful and manageable for you.

Yours in gratitude

Dr Carla Tromans

International House1/5 Rock Street,

St Lucia QLD 4067

P: +617 3721 2480E: ihfoundation@inthouse.uq.edu.au

Building support

INTERNATIONALHOUSE

"At the heart of ourphilosophy is the desire tosee every resident succeed"

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New Bedding

That's also why our G Tower rooms are in need of help!

$420 $3,000$175Furniture

Annual Appeal

This desire is why for over 50 years, InternationalHouse has been investing in our residents througheducational support, leadership development, culturalexchange and those extra touches that make IH sounique, diverse and THE exceptional residentialCollege at UQ.

Doona, blanket, pillows,mattress protector & linen

Study desk & gas lift chair orKing single bed & mattress

Upgrade electrics, lighting,power points & repaint

Electrics & Paint

Our challenge is to continue to provide all we do, without increasing our fees.We strive to keep IH affordable, diverse and inclusive to give the Housies of todayevery opportunity to develop, achieve and succeed in the world of tomorrow.

It is your support that enables our college to be

more than just a place to live.

Dr Carla Tromans

Your support at any level, will help us reach our goalof renovating 10 G Tower rooms by the end of 2016.

G Tower 1970

Donate to the Annual Appeal today.

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When asked to give money to support the collegeyou may ask why should we give?

Answering the 'why' is easy... these additional funds helpsupport efforts that go beyond our operating budget.

At IH, we understand the 'how' of giving can sometimes notbe so easy. So please know it is not the size of your gift that is

important, but that you care enough to give.

Your gift can provide new study desks and ergonomic chairsand, let's face it, sometimes students are at these more thanthey are in their beds. New carpet, LED lights, a king singlebed, mattress and curtains, plus painting and electricals areall required to completely renovate a resident's bedroom.

Your donation will refurbish bedrooms to a standardworthy of our future leaders.

We hope you will be able to make a gift that ismeaningful and manageable for you.

We know giving to a building seems boring - but the fact remains, it's what IH needs.

Your gift to renovating bedrooms means IH can keepinvesting in what we do best - supporting our residents.

Donate to the Annual Appeal today.

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E: ihfoundation@inthouse.uq.edu.au

55 bedrooms - 14 complete - 31 to gocan you help us?

I love living at IH - the friendships here areamazing! My room, well my room is not so great.

My bed is really old and the desk and shelveshave seen better days. I see my friend’s room all

renovated with a comfy bed and modern deskand hope that next semester I can move into one

of those rooms!

Before

After

JM 2016 resident

M A K E Y O U R D O N A T I O N T O D A Y

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10 ROOMS = $50,000WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN GET THERE