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April Updates
International House will now be sending its newsletter twice a month!
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On Tuesday, April 23rd, International House will welcome international visitors from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan, who will be showcased at our "Who's in the House" event from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. The Rumsfeld Fellows are high ranking government and private sector executives. They will be in Charlotte from April 20th - 24th and will focus on learning about finance and foreign investment. You don't want to miss this!
We are also hosting Legislative Fellows from Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan and Nepal who will be in Charlotte from April 17th - May 8th participating in internships and learning about human and women's rights issues. International House is hosting another "Who's in the House" event for these Fellows on May 6th from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at 1817 Central Avenue. Mark your calendar with this event!
Who's in the House:
Rumsfeld Fellows
Tuesday April 23, 2013
6:30pm - 8:00pm
International House (1817 Central Avenue)
Who's in the House: Legislative Fellows
Monday, May 6, 2013
6:30pm - 8:00pm
International House (1817 Central Avenue)
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May 16 Conversation Hour Porch Party
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International House is excited to present a Language Conversation Hour Porch Party on Thursday, May 16 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at our Midwood gym (1817 Central Avenue). There will be food, music, mini language hours, games and prizes! We encourage you to attend and bring your friends. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to:
- Learn a new language
- Freshen up on their language skills
- Make new friends
- Share their language skills with others
>>> If you have any questions, please contact Gail Johnson at gjohnson@ihclt.org or 704-333-8099.
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Urgent: Three More Home Hosts Needed!
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After a great response to our earlier request, we still have opportunities for families and individuals to serve as home hosts and cultural ambassadors for one of our prestigious Legislative Fellows from Pakistan, Nepal and Kyrgyzstan. Please consider hosting one of these high-level female international visitors for 11 days: April 18 th to April 29th. Contact Johnelle Causwell at jcauswell@ihclt.org as soon as possible for more information! You can also call Johnelle at 704-342-2248 or 561-543-0740 (cell).
>> Read more about our international delegates!
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On April 1 st, we bid a fond, but temporary adieu to Lara Printz, Director of International House's Citizen Diplomacy and International Visitor Program. Lara has been with International House for over 10 years and has done a marvelous job in building a program that welcomes over 220 high-level international visitors every year. Lara was married on April 6th and wishes to temporarily scale back her International House position while living in Hawaii with her husband, Scott, for the next few months. While Lara is away, she will continue to work remotely for a few hours every week. However, we are delighted that Program Associate, Johnelle Causwell, will step up to assume the role as our in-office coordinator for the international visitor program, assisted on a part-time basis by Carole Ward. Johnelle will be the primary contact for information and questions about our upcoming delegations of international visitors, and she can be reached at 704-333-8099, ext. 121, or jcauswell@ihclt.org.
We offer heart-felt congratulations to Lara and look forward to having her back with us by mid-August!
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For Book Lovers
Join our International Book Club! The club explores works by international authors with international settings and themes.
Our book club meets the
third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at International House.
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Language
Conversation Hours!
International House celebrates language and culture through weekly conversation hours. FREE and for all levels!
join us today!
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New Grants Received!
International House recently received the following grants:
$12,000 - Mecklenburg Bar Foundation for the Immigration Law Clinic
$2,500
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation for
Language Conversation Hours
$1,000 - Japanese Association of Charlotte
Thank you to our wonderful funders. We appreciate your support!
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Latino Arts Events at
The Mint Museum!
This month, the Mint Museum presents two exciting Latino arts events!
Mamá Goose:
A Bilingual Play with Music and Dance for Young Audiences & Their Families
Date: Saturday, April 13
10:30am - FREE admission
Place: Mint Museum Randolph
To register, click here
Meet the Artist:
Cristina Córdova
Date: Tuesday, April 16
6:30pm - FREE admission
Place: Mint Museum Uptown
To register, click here
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Be Social With Us!
Stay in touch with International House through social media. We will keep you updated on all of the work we do around Charlotte to help the international community!
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