WHEN: April 16, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM WHAT: Engage America Series sponsored by World Affairs Councils of America WHO: The Quincy Institute Deputy Director of the Better Order Project Zachary Paikin Click Here For Bio WHERE: Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) Bulmer Telecommunications Center Auditorium Click here for the HVCC map TOPIC: The role of diplomacy in …
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Fulbright Scholar Program Expands Horizons

Written by Andrew Fleckenstein, Rockefeller College student and ICCR Intern Andrew: I sat down with Dr. Appe, a distinguished scholar with extensive international research experience, to discuss her journey with the Fulbright Program and the profound impact it has had on her academic and professional trajectory. Below, she reflects on her experiences with Fulbright and how they have shaped her …
Taste of the World Events

2025 Model UN Conference
High School students are encouraged to get involved in the 2025 Model UN Conference. WHEN: Saturday, December 6 @ 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM WHERE: Hudson Valley Community College FOR MORE INFORMATION: Email [email protected] Click here for a description of the inaugural 2024 Model UN Conference.
Annual Achievement Awards Luncheon
Save the date for the 2025 Annual Achievement Awards luncheon: WHEN: Thursday, November 13 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Click here to learn more.
Taste of the World Cooking Demonstration and Tasting Event
Date: February 15, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET Event Description: Taste of the World Cooking demonstration and tasting event. Participants will learn how to cook a recipe from the kitchen of Keobi Restaurant. Taste of the World participants will be delighted with a tasting of a favorite dish from Keobi restaurant. All participants will receive the recipe. Other …
Become A Sponsor

We offer sponsorship opportunities for you to gain visibility and showcase your commitment. Learn more We are excited to announce and launch a Digital Future Fund campaign, which aims to advance our online presence and connect our mission to the Capital Region’s diverse communities. We are so grateful to Thoroughbred Advisors for their generous $1,000 gift to kick off the campaign! Together, …
Become A Member & Receive A Cultural Food Passport

Become A Member of ICCR and receive a 2025 Cultural Food Passport with discounts to ethnic restaurants in the region.
More Than Words: How Speaking Italian Unlocked Doors Abroad

by Fiona Faccilonga, ICCR Communications Interns It was hard to think long-term on the first day of Italian class. Sure, learning a second language sounded cool, but would I ever use it in the real world? To answer my younger self: yes, you will. And I did. After studying abroad and living in Florence for four months, my eight years …
Youth Programming: Model UN

In May of 2022, we hosted Open World group from Moldova. Open World is a professional exchange program sponsored by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL).
Moldova is a new democracy led by a woman President and Prime Minister. With a population of more than 2.6 million, Moldova borders on the southeast side of Ukraine. During the conflict with Russia, they have welcomed Ukrainian refugees, and condemned the actions of Russia.