A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo Enjoy an evening of laughs from internationally touring comedians Thom Tran, Matt Kirshen, and Corrina Yee! Open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks and international food from local restaurants. VIP packages available, including exclusive “meet and greet” access, liquor options, and preferred seating. Free Parking! Comedian…
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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our August 2025 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi writes about how this summer is different from other summer...and not in a good way Refugees of Comedy return! Get your Tickets -- Wednesday, Oct15! Buffalo without Borders recap in photos IIB joins the celebration of the Erie Canal bicentennial…
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Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight political strategist and commentator, Ana Navarro. Ana Navarro was born in Chinandega, Nicaragua, in 1971. At eight years old, she and her family immigrated to the United States due…
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In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi visited Buffalo Toronto Public Media NPR to speak with "What's Next?" host Jay Moran. In their wide-ranging interview, Rizzo-Choi explained how the annual Presidential Determination by the current federal administration reshapes refugee resettlement nationally and locally, including setting the ceiling for refugees admitted through the U.S. Refugee and Immigrant Program…
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In celebration of Polish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight world-renowned Polish American scientist Henryk Arctowski. Henryk Bronislaw Arctowski was born in Warsaw in 1871. His ancestors emigrated from Württemberg, Germany, to Poland in the 17th century. As a student…
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In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Nobel Prize-winning neurobiologist Rita Levi-Montalcini. Born in Turin, Italy, in 1909, Levi-Montalcini started her career there before joining Washington University in St. Louis as a research associate in…
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We were honored to welcome 35 New Americans from 22 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this week. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Burma, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Iraq, Kosovo, Malaysia, Poland, Somalia, Sudan,…
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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our September 2025 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi writes about how laughter could be the best medicine for the challenges before us Refugees of Comedy return! Get your Tickets -- Wednesday, Oct15! Hispanic Heritage Month Welcoming New Americans in three different ceremonies A spotlight on the people who…
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Cuban American Desi Arnaz, a trailblazing figure in the entertainment industry. Desi Arnaz was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, in 1917. At 16, following the dangerous Cuban Revolution…
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In case you missed it, Executive Director of the International Institute of Buffalo, Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, discussed recent issues related to immigrants and refugees in the new presidential administration during a recent interview with Penny Wolfgang. If you missed it, here it is! She also discussed our next big event, The Refugees of Comedy 2025!
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Intro to Court Interpreting Enhance your interpreting skills with our Court Interpreting training. Not only will this training instill the importance of professional conduct and ethical responsibilities, but you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the United States legal system. Open to interpreters of all levels, This training session meant for beginners in the field of interpreting but also serves as…
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