International Institute of Buffalo (IIB)

Nov 11
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Save the Date: IIB’s 2nd Annual Global Holiday Gift Market on Thursday, December 10!

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https://youtu.be/VWxgnOvIadw IIB’s Global Holiday Gift Market ‘Tis the season for IIB’s second annual Global Holiday Gift Market! This event is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in holiday cheer while shopping for artisanal products and handmade crafts with an international flair, perfect for gift-giving. African & Hispanic Gifts Middle Eastern Arts and Crafts Clothing and Accessories from Indonesia and Iraq…
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Nov 11
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Medal of Honor Recipient Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Rascon: Commemorating Veterans Day, Recognizing Immigrant Patriots

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Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Rascon To commemorate Veterans Day, we are featuring foreign-born patriots and Medal of Honor recipients widely celebrated for their remarkable gallantry. Below, we recognize Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Rascon, whose heroism saved multiple lives on the battlefield during the Vietnam War. Alfred Velazquez Rascon was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1945. An only child, he and his parents…
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Nov 11
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Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sergeant Laszlo Rabel: Commemorating Veterans Day, Recognizing Immigrant Patriots

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Staff Sergeant Laszlo Rabel To commemorate Veterans Day, we are featuring foreign-born patriots and Medal of Honor recipients widely celebrated for their remarkable gallantry. Below, we spotlight Staff Sergeant Laszlo Rabel, whose heroism at the cost of his own life prevented injury and the loss of life to fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. Laszlo Rabel was born in September…
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Nov 11
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Medal of Honor Recipient Sergeant Major Jonathan Cavaiani: Commemorating Veterans Day, Recognizing Immigrant Patriots

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Sergeant Major Jonathan Cavaiani To commemorate Veterans Day, we are featuring foreign-born patriots and Medal of Honor recipients widely celebrated for their remarkable gallantry. Below, we recognize Sergeant Major Jonathan Robert Cavaiani, who stayed behind enemy lines to save the lives of fellow platoon members before enduring two years of captivity during the Vietnam War. Jonathan Robert Cavaiani was born…
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Nov 04
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 10 Countries

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The International Institute of Buffalo helped to welcomed 10 New Americans from 10 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: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Haiti, Italy, Somalia, Syria, and Tanzania.  Click here to…
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Oct 30
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October 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our September 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses why everyone's vote counts Sights, sounds, and laughs from our fourth annual Refugees of Comedy Event Joining USCIS in welcoming New Americans A request for donations of household items and food Data to help make informed decisions A look…
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Oct 07
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 9 Countries

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The International Institute of Buffalo helped to welcomed 10 New Americans from 9 countries in October while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo.  Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Congo, France, Germany, India, Taiwan, Venezuela, and Yemen. Click here to learn more about…
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Sep 29
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Autumn Donation Needs: Basic Household Items, Non-perishable Foods

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At this time, we are not holding on-site donation hours. To coordinate your drop-offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org We are constantly assisting our newest neighbors in integrating into our community, but we need your help! With sweltering summer temperatures in the rearview, we've shifted our needs back to basic household goods and shelf-stable, non-perishable food items.  A…
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Sep 28
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Gabriela Mistral: National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of Hispanic American 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 Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet, educator, and diplomat, Gabriela Mistral. Gabriela Mistral was born on April 7, 1889, in Vicuña, Chile. She was raised in a small village in Montegrande.…
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Sep 21
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Ruben Salazar: National Hispanic Heritage month

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  In honor of National 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 highlight award-winning reporter, Ruben Salazar. Ruben Salazar was born on March 3, 1928, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. His father, a timepiece repairman, moved the family to El Paso,…
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