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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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Development and Communications Internship

By Internship Posting
Internship Title:  Development and Communications Intern Description:  Interns work with both the Development and Communications Departments to create and share content, expand social media outreach, maintain accurate donation records, and correspond with donors. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4-hour blocks on site Duration:  A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Director of Philanthropy and Director of Communications…
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IIB in the Media: WGRZ Features Community World Trivia

By Education, Events, Media Mentions
click here. Community World Trivia is an IIB fundraiser. The proceeds from the event fund very important global education programs for students, such as Academic World Trivia, Model United Nations, and GlobalKids, in addition to community programs, such as cultural competency training, and the Great Decisions Lecture Series. We thank this year’s Community World Trivia sponsors, GEICO Philanthropic Foundation, Roswell…
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April 2023 Newsletter

By News, Newsletter
April 2023 IIB Newsletter! Get more information about: The Community World Trivia Competition Results! Our Sponsorship of the Taste of Diversity The We Stand for Peace Fundraiser A couple recreates photos from their wedding reception photos for their Golden Anniversary! IIB Artifacts in the IIB Doll Room New Job Postings Information on Internships and Volunteering Plus, updates from our New…
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Community World Trivia Crowns “Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart!”

By Events
After a hard-fought battle on the Roswell Park campus, Sherlock Homies team came out on top to claim the title of "Buffalo’s Most Globally Smart" in the Community World Trivia 2023 Contest! Emcee Drew Kahn asked the internationally focused multiple choice, short answer, or true/ false questions. The team members worked cooperatively to come up with the correct answers.  The…
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Tuesday, April 25: UB’s Bruce Acker and Yuejia Wang on China and the U.S. at the Great Decisions Speaker Series

By Education, Events
Bruce Acker, Assistant Director of the University at Buffalo's Asia Research Institute and Yuejia Wang, Ph.D. candidate in the University at Buffalo's Educational Culture, Policy and Society program will present on China and the U.S. this Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. For the past ten years, the United States and China have been competing for the greatest global…
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