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May 01
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IIB Welcomes 48 New Americans from 25 Countries!

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We were honored to welcome 48 New Americans from 25 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. The countries from which these new American citizens traveled are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Haiti, India, Iraq,  Jamaica, Liberia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru,…
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May 01
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Donations Urgently Needed: New Refugee Families Arriving in May

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Update: We are no longer holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs please contact our Donations Coordinator Cara at: donations@iibuff.org or call (716)883-1900 extension 329. In May, we are expecting to resettle 25 refugees, including six families. They’ll be arriving from Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Pakistan, Nicaragua, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Burma. This month we'll have several small and individual…
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Apr 30
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April 2024 Newsletter

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The latest information from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our April 2024 newsletter Get more information about: News on more refugees coming to WNY from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi Our Community World Trivia Competition. We want you to play trivia with us! Our recognition of Arab American Heritage Month Welcoming our newest American citizens Our IIB…
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Apr 26
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Durgham Alyasiri: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

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In honor of Arab 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 spotlight Iraqi-American and former IIB client, Durgham Alyasiri. Durgham Alyasiri left Iraq as a young child, along with his mother, brother, and sister, after gaining temporary asylum in Jordan.…
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Apr 26
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In Case You Missed It: Community World Trivia Mentioned on WBFO

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IIB Communications Director Gabe DiMaio spoke with WBFO's Jay Moran during Morning Edition recently to discuss the International Insititute of Buffalo's education mission and the fundraiser to support programs such as Model United Nations, Global Kids, and other global education and community programs, such as cultural competency training and IIB’s community lectures. These programs bring global perspectives to Western New…
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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

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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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Apr 15
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Ahmed Zewail: Arab American Heritage Month and Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab 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 spotlight Nobel Laureate Egyptian-American chemist, Ahmed Zewail. Ahmed Zewail, nicknamed the "Father of Femtochemistry," was the first Egyptian scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His work proved…
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Apr 08
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Mohammed Amer: Arab American Heritage Month and Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab 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 spotlight Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mohammed Amer. Amer's unique perspective, shaped by his cultural background, has earned him widespread recognition, including mainstream media appearances and a Netflix comedy special. In…
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