 March 2010 |
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"Charlotte University" - An Opportunity to Live, Learn and Grow
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Krystel Green provides a walk-through demonstration of a CATS bus for participants of "Charlotte University: Live, Learn, Grow". |
About 40 community leaders from Charlotte's immigrant population came together for lunch and learning on April 29th. A newer version of International House's basic life skills training, "Live, Learn, Grow", this free luncheon and information session was a "teach the teacher" event providing immigrant leaders with important materials about transportation, housing, English classes, legal assistance, the CMS school system, and financial and lending opportunities here in Charlotte. more>> |
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Children's World of Play
This fun event for children is being rescheduled for a summer date. Please check our website and future newsletters for the new day and time! |
| College and Graduate Students: Apply Now for Tutoring Jobs!
 Earn extra income this summer AND help provide English tutoring to immigrant children! International House is seeking college and graduate students to serve as tutors in our summer English tutoring program, working with elementary school children who need help with their English speaking and writing skills. Check here for more information about this opportunity.
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Citizenship Classes
 International House will host Citizenship Classes beginning May 15 through June 12 from 1 - 4pm (five consecutive Sundays). The cost is $50 and includes your book.
Citizenship classes are designed for immigrants who would like assistance in studying for the USCIS Citizenship Exam.
For more information or to sign up, contact Norma Jiron at njiron@ihclt.org. |
Who's In the House? Folks from around the World!
International House was filled with a curious crowd on April 25th to hear from some of our recent international visitors. An Egyptian professional from Cairo working with children with disabilities spoke about his internship at the Allegro Foundation, a local nonprofit in Charlotte. He also gave a moving testimony about what it meant personally to support the recent peaceful protests in Egypt. Read more. |
| Naturalization Workshop
International House, in partnership with the Latin American Coalition, is holding a free, one-day Naturalization Workshop. The workshop will give potential citizenship applicants an overview of the naturalization process, including a presentation from a local USCIS official and a mock interview. Following the presentations, qualified paralegals will review the participants' applications to ensure that they are filled out correctly. Finally, the participants will have short consultations with an immigration attorney to determine if they will need further assistance on their cases.
The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m. on June 11, 2011. All interested in attending should call International House at 704.405.0962 or Latin American Coalition at 704.531.3848 to register.
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Gone, but not Forgotten!  Laura Young, a paralegal in our Ginter Immigration Law Clinic, has accepted a position with another law firm. Although we are happy for Laura, we will miss her and are planning to see her at our Naturalization Workshops and other International House events. Please join us in wishing Laura the best in her new endeavor! |
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Welcome New Board Members
International House welcomes new board members Satoshi Watanabe and Cynthia Aziz.
 Satoshi Watababe, SVP and Head of Cross Border Stategic Initiatives for Wells Fargo, joined the International House Board of Directors in late 2010. Satoshi is a native of Japan and you can learn more about him here.
 Cynthia Aziz is a North Carolina State Board Certified Specialist in immigration and nationality law and the founder and owner of Aziz Law Firm. Cynthia is the newest member of the International House board of directors, but has been a supporter for many years. More here.
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| English Writing Class
Creative writing classes began over a year ago at International House. Today the classes are held at Johnson C. Smith University and are taught by Dr. Glenn Hutchinson, a university professor, and his student volunteers.
WHEN: Wednesday from 6pm-7pm May 4, 11, 25 and June 1 OR
Thursday 11am-12pm May 5, 12, 19 and 26
WHERE: Johnson C Smith University, 100 Beatties Ford Road,
Charlotte, NC 28216. Click here for directions.
HOW: Call International House to register 704 333-8099 |
Cultural Classes  Join us for Intermediate Bhangra Dancing lessons. The class meets at International House on Wednesdays at 8pm. Salsa Dance classes are also available. Visit our website for more information about these fun opportunities. |
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From the Executive Director
A Surprising Bottom Line
May Day. It is not only a time of flowers and May Poles, but in many countries around the world; the first day of May is an occasion to celebrate the average worker, a global "Labor Day". Here in the United States, it has also become a time to lift up the gifts of immigrants to our society. But does the labor of immigrants in America help or hurt our bottom line? more>>
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In The News
Check out the news feature on our website and keep up with all our recent video coverage!
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Got Teens?
Make new friends from around the world by hosting a teenager from Iraq or Mexico this summer. These opportunities are available for families with teens: Iraqi Young Leaders July 8-18 Mexican Youth Ambassadors July 22-August 17 Responsibilities of a home host: Provide transportation to and from International House; arrange breakfast and dinner for your guest; show your guest around Charotte. |
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International Book Club
The International House Book Club meets again on Monday, May 10th at 7 p.m. The book this month is The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, by Anne Fadiman (Hmong culture). You do not need to register or sign up - just join us!
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Doorways
Our International House Women's Group meets the first Wednesday of each month for social and cultural exchanges.
The group's next meetings
are Wednesdays, May 11th and June 1st at members' homes for potluck luncheons.
To find out more about Doorways, contact Lakana Bikhazi at laklouk12@carolina.rr.com
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THANK YOU!
The 2011 International House Gala plans are well underway and
Great Britain - A Rock 'n Royal Celebration
may just be the event of the season!
Many thanks to these early sponsors:
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Continental Tire
Piedmont Natural Gas
Coats North America
Duke Energy
Protiviti
SouthEnd Dentistry
SunTrust Bank
The Language Academy of the Carolinas
For information about becoming a sponsor, call International House at 704.333.8099. |
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International House
When you donate to International House, you help us provide important services to our community.
You can donate online here or mail a check to International House at
322 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204 |
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