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Dec 21
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Accuweather Features IIB’s Expanded Winter Weather Prep Instructions

By Education, In the Community, Media Mentions
Photo Credit: Bill Wadell, AccuWeather A national weather-centric media service featured the International Institute of Buffalo's efforts to help New Americans adequately prepare for Western New York's winters. AccuWeather featured Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, who emphasized the importance of access to lifesaving information, including for those who may not speak English. "The fact of Buffalo in the winter is the…
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Dec 15
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Upwardly Global Features IIB’s Professional Pathways Program

By Education, In the Community

Upwardly Global, a national program that promotes the hiring of immigrants and refugees, put our successful Professional Pathways program in the spotlight!  Sponsored by the NYS Office of New Americans, Professional Pathways helps high-skilled refugees and immigrants re-enter their careers or continue in higher education. Our partnership with Upwardly Global bolsters our mission, providing additional expertise and services.  Denise Beehag,…

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Nov 30
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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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Nov 15
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Online Training: Introduction to Court and Legal Translation

By Education, I/T Service Update
INTRODUCTION TO LEGAL DOCUMENT TRANSLATION WHEN: Wednesday 11/29/2023, 5:30-7:30 PM --  Eastern Time USA/Canada HOW LONG: 2 Hours LOCATION: Online CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP  HOW MUCH: $10-15 Open to document translators of all levels, this course is meant to improve your understanding of legal document translation. Standards of practice, some terminology, and techniques will be covered. More information regarding the description of…
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Oct 24
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The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine Presentation 

By Education, Events
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 $15 General Admission  $10 Students Free for Good Neighbor Society (Ally, Advocate, Luminary Level)  Get Tickets Here! Get the story behind the headlines! The Rise of Populism in Europe and the War in Ukraine  Two things will drive Europe’s future: the rise of…
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Oct 13
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October 21– In-Person Training- Introduction to Court and Legal Interpreting

By Education, I/T Service Update
INTRODUCTION TO COURT & LEGAL INTERPRETING WHEN: 10/21/2023, 9:00 AM Eastern Time USA/Canada HOW LONG: 8 Hours WHERE: 864 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209 SIGN UP: https://2023itcliNS.eventbrite.com HOW MUCH: $100.00 (Use Promo Code INHOUSE for a discount.)  “This course is designed mainly for interpreters with little experience in court or legal interpreting that want to get their foot in the door of the court and legal…
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Oct 11
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Carlos Santana

By Education, News
"The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.”   In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we focus on the Mexican…
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Oct 03
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October 12 Virtual Training: Interpreting & Translating in an American Educational Setting

By Education, I/T Service Update
Join us for a training session presented by Melissa Duquette from Erie 1 BOCES and RBERN West. This is a 2-hour virtual event about working in a K-12 public school setting in New York State. Thursday, October 12th from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT (USA/Canada). Click here for more information and tickets. This simple 2-hour training will consist of…
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Oct 02
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Jorge Ramos

By Education, News
Photo Credit: Bill Ingalls, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons “My only advice is, follow your dream and do whatever you like to do the most. I chose Journalism because I wanted to be in the places where history was being made."   –Jorge Ramos In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions…
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Sep 27
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Sofia Vergara

By Education, News
Photo Credit: Keith Hinkle, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons “Never take no personally. Sometimes people tell you no for a reason that has nothing to do with you. You must keep going.   –Sofia Vergara In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped…
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