February 2023 Newsletter
The latest and the greatest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our February 2023 Newsletter!
We’re Updating Our Map for Adventurous Eaters!
We’re asking WNY foodies for help identifying local ethnic restaurants and international markets! To suggest a change to the map, go to Map for Adventurous Eaters Updates. The map lists ethnic restaurants and international food markets in Buffalo and its surrounding suburbs. “The Buffalo region is well-known for being a great place for food and …
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Women’s History Month: Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees
Madeleine Albright In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we spotlight the 64th U.S. Secretary of State and first woman to ever hold the position, Madeleine Albright. Born Marie Jana …
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IIB Trains WNY Catholic Healthcare System Employees on Cultural Competence
Recently, IIB Director of International Exchanges and Education, May Shogan, completed a series of nine Cultural Competency training sessions for WNY’s Catholic Healthcare. Healthcare providers, technicians, and administration personnel attended the courses. The courses focused on working effectively with refugee and immigrant patients. The IIB Cultural Competency Program, offered through our International Exchanges and Education …
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IIB’s Job Club Establishes New Partnership with Buffalo’s Central Library
Our Job Club established a new partnership with Buffalo’s Central Library. Job Club is a 16-hour, comprehensive program from our New American Integration Department that prepares immigrants and refugees for employment in the U.S. Our current Job Club class recently attended its first “Tour of the Library” as part of a new collaboration with the …
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Join IIB at UB’s 2023 Community Engagement Fair
Join IIBUFF on Thursday, March 23, for the University at Buffalo’s 2023 Community Engagement Fair: “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” hosted by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. We’ll be on site sharing who we are, the important work we do, and the different opportunities that are available to get involved and help make …
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Women’s History Month: Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees
Martina Navratilova In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we spotlight Czech-American Tennis superstar, and civil rights advocate, Martina Navratilova Czech-American Tennis superstar Martina Navratilova was one of the world’s …
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Help New Americans Learn English!
Volunteer in Our Home English Language Learners Outreach (HELLO) Program! The next virtual HELLO Orientation is Thursday, March 16th at 6:00PM via Zoom. Here is the Zoom link for that session One big challenge many of our New American clients face when they arrive is a language barrier. Those who speak little to no English …
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After Refugee Beginnings: Vietnamese-American Actor Ke Huy Quan Wins Oscar
“My journey started on a boat. I ended up in a refugee camp…they say stories like this only happen in the movies. I cannot believe this is happening to me. This is the American dream!” – Ke Huy Quan After decades behind the camera, 80’s child star actor and stuntman Ke Huy Quan returned to …
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Women’s History Month: Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees
Mila Kunis In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we salute award-winning actress and humanitarian, Mila Kunis. In April 2022, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, Mila Kunis took action to …
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Tuesday, March 14: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Professor Dr. Subhashni Raj presents at the Great Decisions Speaker Series
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted grain shipments from the major grain producer, sparked fears of global food shortages. But what about countries and regions that were suffering before this impending shortage? How is famine defined and how is it different from simple food shortages? Why is that difference important? What remedies are there? …
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Women’s History Month: Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees
Lidia Bastianich In honor of Women’s History Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we salute Emmy award-winning, Italian American celebrity chef, Lidia Bastianich. Lidia Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning Italian American celebrity chef, television host, …
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