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World Affairs Council of America Engage America Series
WHEN: June 18, 2025, from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM WHAT: Zoom Watch Event featuring the Engage America Series sponsored by World Affairs Councils of America and hosted by the International Center of the Capital Region TOPIC: The role of diplomacy in rebuilding security in Europe WHO: The Quincy Institute Deputy Director of the Better Order Project Zachary Paikin WHERE: via …
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 …
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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 info@iccralbany.org 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: Wednesday, November 5 @ 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 …