The ICCR’s Academic WorldQuest regional competition will be held Saturday, March, 2 from 1 pm – 5 pm at Hudson Valley Community College’s Bulmer Telecommmunications Center (BTC) Meeting Rooms, 1st floor, with the winning team moving on to the National Competition on April 19-20, 2024. Families and classmates are welcome to attend. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. The …
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Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Academic WorldQuest’s Vital Role
In a world that’s constantly evolving and interconnected, the importance of nurturing the leaders of tomorrow cannot be overstated. As educators and students alike seek avenues to develop essential skills and gain global awareness, Academic WorldQuest emerges as a beacon of opportunity. Join us as we explore the vital role of Academic WorldQuest in shaping tomorrow’s leaders and empowering students …
A Taste of the World – Emperor Garden
Join us for an exquisite evening of culinary delight on February 21st!
Festival of Nations — A Walk Around the World Within the Capital Region
by Florinda Gjypi – (November 5, 2023) The annual Festival of Nations (FON) took place for the 52nd year at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. Pray tell, what is the Festival of Nations? The festival dates back to 1972 when several community cultural group leaders got together with an idea to organize an art and cultural …
ICCR Achievement Awards – An Afternoon For Reflection & Connection
by Florinda Gjypi – (November 2, 2023) Thursday, November 2nd wasn’t just a nice sunny day in upstate New York for the International Center of The Capital Region (ICCR), as it happened to consist of the organization’s Achievement Awards (AA) Ceremony—one of their most impactful annual events. The well-attended event took place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Clifton Park. …
Virtual Open Houses for Hosting
The International Center of the Capital Region is Looking for Host Families and Group Escorts Would you like to meet new people and learn about other countries and cultures? If so, the International Center of the Capital Region is planning two in-person exchange programs with the Open World program, administered by the Open World Leadership Center, a professional exchange program. …
Grand Re-Opening
Please join us to celebrate our new home at the HVCC campus. Learn about new programs and how to get involved. The event is free and hor d’oeuvres will be provided. Masks will be required for all attendees regardless of vaccination status. 10:45 – 11:15- Sign in 11:15-11:20- Welcome from HVCC President Roger A. Ramsammy 11:20-11:50- Keynote Address: Aneesa Waheed, Chef …
World Trivia
Coming soon, test your knowledge on world trivia and win fabulous prizes!
Interactive Cultural Events
Coming soon, we will be hosting fun and educational cultural events.