Education, In the Community

IIB Dispels Myths About Immigrants and Refugees at Erie County Senior Services Lifelong Learning Program

This week IIB Director of International Exchanges and Education, May Shogan, presented the initial session at the Erie County Senior Services’ University Express lifetime learning program. The presentation focused on misconceptions regarding refugees, immigrants, and immigration. University Express offers free educational classes for older adults in Erie County. The program runs during the spring and …
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In the Community

IIB Breaks the Fast with Community Leaders

Recently, Executive Director Jenny Rizzo-Choi and New American Integration Director Denise Beehag attended an invitation-only Ramadan Friendship Dinner at the Erie County Hall hosted by County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Judge Kevin M. Carter. This was the 13th such annual dinner organized by Buffalo United for Peace. A traditional Turkish dinner took place in …
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