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May 30
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Peter Lorre: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History, News
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight Austrian American actor, Peter Lorre. Peter Lorre was born László Löwenstein in Rózsahegy, Hungary, in 1904, shortly after his parents, German-speaking Jews, relocated there for work. When he…
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May 29
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Peter Tsai: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

By History, News
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Taiwanese scientist and inventor., Dr. Peter Tsai. Peter Tsai was born in Taiwan in 1952. Growing up on his family’s farm, he studied…
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May 29
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Host a Hungarian Visitor!

By Volunteer
We are seeking volunteers to serve as citizen diplomats by welcoming one to two international visitors into their homes for eight nights, from Friday, June 13, to Saturday, June 21, through the Open World Leadership program. This is a marvelous way to bring the world to your doorstep without paying for plane tickets! And citizen diplomacy is one of the most…
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May 28
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Irving Berlin: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History, News
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight the prolific Russian American composer, Irving Berlin. Irving Berlin was born in Russia in 1888. At just five years old, he and his family, immigrated to New York while…
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May 25
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Ralph Henry Baer: Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

By History, News
  In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight German American inventor and engineer, Ralph Henry Baer. Ralph Baer was born in March 1922 to a Jewish family in Germany. Due to anti-Jewish legislation, he was…
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May 23
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Zubair Mohajir: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

By History, News
In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight award-winning culinarian Chef Zubair Mohajir. Zubair Mohajir was born in Chennai, India, in 1985 but grew up in Doha, Qatar. At 12, he…
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May 21
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Join the Club! IIB Bolsters Services with New Volunteer Programs

By Education, In the Community, News
The International Institute of Buffalo (IIB) recently launched two new volunteer programs to continue our essential work of helping new neighbors acclimate and integrate into Western New York. Employment Buddies and Conversation Club team volunteers with IIB clients on the ground level in small groups or one-on-one to work on resumes, apply for jobs, practice casual English, and foster friendships.…
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May 16
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Emile Berliner: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

By Education, History, News
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight German American inventor and innovator, Emile Berliner. Emile Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1851, one of 13 siblings. Following family tradition, he initially completed an apprenticeship…
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