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IIB Welcomes 49 New Americans from 23 Countries!

By News
  We were honored to have welcomed 49 New Americans from 23 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in Buffalo this morning. The countries from which these new American citizens traveled are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Burma, Canada, China, Congo,  Egypt, Grenada, Guyana, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal, Somalia, South Sudan,…
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IIB on WKBW-TV: How You Can Help Spread the Word on Winter Prep

By In the Community, Media Mentions, News
In case you missed it, Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi spoke to WKBW-TV anchor Michael Wooten on set Tuesday about the life-saving winter weather information we now offer in 13 different languages. She explained why it’s so important to extend a helping hand to new neighbors who may be experiencing their first-ever winter season. From buzzwords like “lake effect” to having…
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IIB, RBERN WEST and Erie 1 BOCES partner for Interpreting and Translation Workshop: Committee on Special Education Meetings

By Events, I/T Service Update
Join The International Institute of Buffalo's Interpreting & Translation Department for an informational event presented by Melissa Duquette & Tamara Alsace from Erie 1 BOCES and RBERN West. This is a virtual 2-hour event focused on interpreting for Committee on Special Education (CSE) Meetings. WHEN: Thursday 12/07/2023, 9:00-11:00 a.m. --  Eastern Time USA/Canada HOW LONG: 2 Hours LOCATION: Online CLICK HERE…
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In-person Hello Training Postponed: Recorded Sessions Available in the Interim

By Education, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Volunteer in Our Home English Language Learners Outreach (HELLO) Program! Update: Our in-person HELLO training previously scheduled for Thursday, December 7 has been postponed. In the interim, we are offering recorded volunteer training sessions to continue the important work of helping our newest American neighbors learn English. If you are interested in tutoring, please email Steve at volunteers@iibuff.org, no experience…
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Expert on European Politics Discusses Future Impacts of the Rise of Populism and Invasion of Ukraine at IIB

By Events, History, News
Recently, we brought international scholar Dr. Martin Nekola to Western New York to speak on the rise of populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine. During his presentation, Dr. Nekola described how these two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of populism, mostly by right-wing groups, creating uncertainty and instability, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with its own…
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November 2023 Newsletter

By Newsletter
The latest and the greatest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our November 2023 Newsletter! Get more information about: Thanksgiving dinner that we provided to our News American clients in collaboration with Parkside Lutheran Church Cold weather needs of our clients including winter coats Our Winter Weather Preparation fliers and expanded the number of languages--…
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Meet the Linguist! Spanish to English Translator Jeannine Scibilia

By I/T Service Update
Jeannine was born and raised in Niagara Falls, NY, where she studied Spanish throughout high school and majored in Spanish in college. She honed her skills by spending a full year in Venezuela, where she continued learning the language. After she returned from Venezuela, Jeannine’s neighbor presented her with an opportunity to teach Spanish at a local community college. At…
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Today is Giving Tuesday!

By Donations, Volunteer
November 28 is Giving Tuesday. What is Giving Tuesday, anyway? (Never mind what it is! I want to make a contribution now) Giving Tuesday is frequently described as a global philanthropic response to the blatant consumerism immediately after Thanksgiving on Black Friday and the following weekend. Instead of advocating for the acquisition of “stuff,” it offers a day of generosity…
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In the Media! WKBW TV Covers IIB and Leadership Buffalo’s Professional Pathways Partnership

By Events, News
WKBW-TV was on site recently when IIB and Leadership Buffalo teamed up to help highly skilled immigrants and refugees use their established skills to find meaningful work in the U.S. The second annual collaboration matched professional mentors with 48 immigrant mentees to provide meaningful advice and guidance. It took place at our Delaware Avenue location in downtown Buffalo, NY. The…
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Spreading the Word: Buffalo News Features IIB’s Expanded Winter Preparation Instructions

By News
The Buffalo News is doing its part to inform Western New Yorkers about our new winter weather preparation instructions, now available in 13 languages. The newspaper highlighted the importance of helping our newest neighbors, many of whom will soon experience the first winter season of their lives. You can read the full Buffalo News piece by clicking here. Please consider…
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