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Mar 03

Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

By Gabe DiMaio Education, Events

Community World Trivia is an evening of fun, fueled by some friendly competition. Businesses, schools, and service providers from all across the region send teams of six to compete for the title of Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart. That may be a mouthful, but for many years, it has surely been a coveted prize. Community World Trivia is not only a…

Nov 25

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“Be Prepared for Winter Weather” Smart Advice in Any Language

By Gabe DiMaio News

Stay Safe! Stay Warm! Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important winter weather preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. In the City of Good Neighbors and throughout Western New York, the snow and winter weather may be the…

Oct 22

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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

By Gabe DiMaio Education

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…

Mar 21

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Cristeta Comerford: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

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 America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Filipino American Cristeta Comerford, the White House’s first female executive chef and its first executive chef of Asian descent. Cristeta Comerford was born in Sampaloc, Philippines, in 1962.…

Mar 19

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Record-breaking Student Participation at Model United Nations Competition

By Gabe DiMaio News

Record-breaking Student Participation Highlights 21st Annual Model United Nations Competition The International Institute of Buffalo hosted its most successful Model United Nations competition in its 21 years of sponsoring the event. This year’s gathering beat last year’s competition as the largest ever, welcoming 789 students from 46 area high schools. The delegates represented 84 countries. Last year, 732 students represented 73…

Mar 14

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Marlene Dietrich: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

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 Marlene Dietrich, a German American Actress known for her humanitarian efforts during World War II. Marie Magdalene Dietrich was born in Berlin, Germany, in December 1901.…

Mar 14

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Spotlighting the People Who Make Us Great!

By Gabe DiMaio News, Newsletter

IIB would not be able to make WNY a better place for, and because of, immigrants and refugees were it not for the great people on our team and in the community.

Mar 05

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New Americans taking the oath of citizenship

IIB Welcomes 47 New Americans from 20 Countries!

By Gabe DiMaio In the Community, News

We were honored to welcome 47 New Americans from 20 countries as they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse in downtown Buffalo. These New Americans are from: Bangladesh, Burma, Burundi, Canada, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), Cuba, Germany, Greece, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kuwait, Mexico, Pakistan, Somalia,…

Mar 04

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Rizzo-Choi Explains New York State Enhanced Services for Refugees Program (NYSESRP) Funding

By Gabe DiMaio Media Mentions, News

Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi appeared on the Spectrum News program Capitol Tonight to explain how recent federal government actions have hurt refugee families and the non-profit agencies that serve them. Representatives of the upstate resettlement agencies were in Albany to discuss the New York State Enhanced Services for Refugees Program (NYSESRP) funding. Refugees are legally in the United States. They…

Mar 03

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Azar Nafisi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education

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 America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight critically acclaimed Iranian American author and English Literature Professor Azar Nafisi. Azar Nafisi was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1948. Her father served as the youngest mayor in Tehran’s…

Mar 03

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Indra Nooyi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

By Jeff Mayne Education, History, News

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 America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Indian American business executive and trailblazer Indra Nooyi. Indra Nooyi has consistently been ranked among the most powerful women in business, known for her role as the Chief Executive…

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Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

“Be Prepared for Winter Weather” Smart Advice in Any Language

Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

Cristeta Comerford: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

Record-breaking Student Participation at Model United Nations Competition

Marlene Dietrich: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

IIB Welcomes 47 New Americans from 20 Countries!

Rizzo-Choi Explains New York State Enhanced Services for Refugees Program (NYSESRP) Funding

Azar Nafisi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

Indra Nooyi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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