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Apr 17
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Photo Credit: Kevin Hayes. Spectrum News

In Case you Missed it! Spectrum News Airs Deep-Dive into Record-Breaking 2024 Model UN

By Education, Events, Model UN, News
In case you missed it! Spectrum News Reporter Kevin Hayes’ deep dive into this year’s record-breaking Model UN General Assembly recently hit television screens. The day of lively debates hosted by the University at Buffalo marked the International Institute of Buffalo’s 20th year of presenting the marquee event to high school students across Western New York. This year drew over…
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Mar 20
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A record 832 high school students from 40 WNY high schools took part in our 2024 Model United Nations General Assembly. The 20th year IIB has presented the competition.

Record Number of WNY Students Participate in 2024 Model UN General Assembly

By Education, Events, Model UN
Another successful Model United Nations Conference is in the books! In our 20th year of presenting this marquee event, a record 832 students from 40 Western New York high schools signed up to brainstorm, cooperate, and debate their ideas at the annual competition at the University at Buffalo. Model UN challenges future leaders to address pressing and complex issues at…
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Mar 09
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IIB Part of North Park Theatre’s Cabrini Movie Debut Screenings

By Events, In the Community
This week, the International Institute of Buffalo participated in events celebrating the screenings of Cabrini at the North Park Theatre. The movie, partially filmed locally, spotlights the canonized Catholic nun and the patron saint of immigrants, Mother Cabrini. The producers tapped the talents of various Western New Yorkers for help.  Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and New American Integration Director Denise Phillips…
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Feb 28
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In the Community: Jennifer Rizzo-Choi at Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site

By Education, Events, In the Community
IB Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discussed the issue of immigration during Theodore Roosevelt's lifetime, dispelled persisting myths about immigrants, and underscored the positive impacts that New Americans have in Western New York during her presentation, "Immigration Will Always be an American Story."  She also discussed the important work of assisting newly arrived Americans in our community. The presentation was part…
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Feb 27
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A “Taste of the Middle East” Reception for Good Neighbor Society Members!

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The City of Good Neighbors becomes a better place every day, thanks in part to the work done through the Good Neighbor Society. This annual fund, supported by contributions from the community, allows our teams to deliver the vital services that our clients need by working with government sources. As a special thank you, members of the Good Neighbor Society…
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Feb 21
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Community World Trivia Returns! We are Looking for Sponsors and Teams!

By 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 the many years, it has surely been a coveted prize. Community World Trivia is not only…
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Dec 01
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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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Nov 30
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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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