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IIB Dispels Myths About Immigrants and Refugees at Erie County Senior Services Lifelong Learning Program

By Education, In the Community
This week IIB Director of International Exchanges and Education, May Shogan, presented the initial session at the Erie County Senior Services' University Express lifetime learning program. The presentation focused on misconceptions regarding refugees, immigrants, and immigration. University Express offers free educational classes for older adults in Erie County. The program runs during the spring and fall semesters with courses in…
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IIB Breaks the Fast with Community Leaders

By In the Community
From Left to Right- IIB's Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, Hulya Gokcek, Dr. Mustafa Gökçek, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, IIB's Denise Beehag, Fire Chief William Renaldo. The Gokceks are members of the Turkish Community/Buffalo United for Peace who were hosts. Recently, Executive Director Jenny Rizzo-Choi and New American Integration Director Denise Beehag attended an invitation-only Ramadan Friendship Dinner at the Erie County…
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