Gabe DiMaio

Jul 01
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Dr Otto

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Dr. Bodo Otto To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor Dr. Bodo Otto, a senior surgeon during the Revolutionary War. In 1711, Bodo Otto was born in what is now Hanover, Germany. His father was a forester on the noble estates of…
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Jul 01
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Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Pierre Charles L'Enfant To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring the foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor Pierre L'Enfant, a Revolutionary War military engineer, architect, urban designer, artist, and the person largely responsible for the design of Washington, D.C. Pierre Charles L'Enfant was born in Paris, France, on…
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Jul 01
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Kościuszko

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Tadeusz Kościuszko To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor General Tadeusz Kościuszko. In February 1746, Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was born as the youngest son to a noble family in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, now part of Belarus. As a young man, he…
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Jun 30
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June 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our June 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses the immigrant roots of America independence Save the Date! Meet the Ambassador, Howard Gutman, former Ambassador to Belgium on Wednesday, August 19 Save the Date! Our Refugees of Comedy event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 See a video…
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May 29
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May 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our May 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi asks that you go to a festival and help an immigrant or refugee Save the Date! Our Refugees of Comedy event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 Congressman Tim Kennedy meets with community leaders at IIB We invite you to…
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May 28
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Jan Koum: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Jan Koum, co-founder and former CEO of WhatsApp. Jan Borysovych Koum was born on February 24, 1976, near Kyiv, when Ukraine was a communist country influenced by the Soviet Union.…
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May 26
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Taste of Japan with IIB!

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Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free Parking    Tickets General Admission: $45 Good Neighbor Society Member: $35 Kids 6-12: $15 Kids 5 and Under: Free Enjoy a wonderfully festive night of Japanese culture featuring: A presentation by Honorary Consul to Japan Joe Koessler Japanese Tea Ceremony…
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May 22
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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing Japanese American actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa was born in Tokyo on September 27, 1950. His mother was a Japanese actress, and his…
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May 19
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William Steinberg: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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  In celebration of Jewish Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight William Steinberg, former music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO). William Steinberg was born Hans Wilhelm Steinberg in Cologne, Germany, on August 1, 1899. As a child, Steinberg…
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