The
Culture @ International House Program explores global
perspectives
through shared experiences, with events
from
holiday celebrations to
conversations in an informal setting.
Learn
@ International House offers the opportunity
to study
a
foreign language, improve proficiency in English conversation
and
enhance skills that
assist in future goals.
Please contact the Programs
Office at programs@ihphilly.org
for more information about Culture and Learn Programs.
Culture
@ International House
Friday,
February 19 at 6pm
8th
Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
Celebrate
The Year of the Tiger at this annual event.
With entertainment by Penn
Lions, Robert Xue, Ruixiang Chen, Yiming Xue, Gene He + Melina
Zhang, Pan-Asian Dance Troup and The Philadelphia Suns along
with traditional cuisine. Stay for the Film
@ International House screening of Red
Heroine (Hong Xia) with Live Musical
Score by Devil Music Ensemble.
Celebration
only - Free admission
IHouse alumni + members;
$5 guests; $8 general
admission. Film + Celebration
- $3 Attache members and above; $10 other members; $15 general
admission. In advance at TICKETWEB
or 1/2 hour before showtime at The Ibrahim Theater Box Office.
Wednesday,
February 24 at 6pm
Culture
and Cuisine
Sponsored
by IHP’s Board of Delegates
We
should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking
for something to eat and drink...
Epicurus
Irish
at Tir Na Nog - 600 Arch Street
with
special guests Alan Farrelly, Vice Consul of Ireland and Sarah
Conaghan, Managing Director of the Mid-Atlantic USA Rose of
Tralee Center
The
idea behind Tir
Na Nog
is to provide a unique Irish experience incorporating the
warmth of an Irish pub with New American cuisine and all the
while maintaining the same charm and hospitality. The
restaurant is ranked by Zagat as the 4th greatest Irish Pub
in the country. Tir
Na Nog
has also, maybe more importantly, won the "The Best Guinness
Pint" award and was voted "Best After Work Bar" by City Search.
It offers a bit of Irish Heritage for everyone.
$30
per person. Please RSVP by Friday, February 19 to Chawnda
Blake at chawndab@ihphilly.org.
Join
us for dinner and explore the wonderful diversity and culinary
treasures in Philadelphia. On the third Wednesday of the month
we visit an ethnic restaurant for an authentic experience.
The restaurant’s host selects our menu and beverages and presents
a short overview of the food and culture of the region. Bring
your friends and enjoy new tastes from around the world!
Learn
@ International House
Click
these links for the Spoken
English Program
and
Foreign Language
Program
Tuesday,
February 16 from 6pm - 8pm
Ask-The-Experts
Immigration Seminar
Co-Presented
by The Immigration Law Center of Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzalez,
PC
Get
valuable information and strategies on how to self-petition
for permanent residence and work-related non-immigrant visas
in these challenging economic times. Bring your questions
on any immigration-related matter and get answers from the
attorneys and staff of Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzalez.
Free
admission. To register, please send your name and college/university
affiliation to immigrationlawcenter@cfg-law.com.
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@ IHouse | Live
@ IHouse | Art
@ IHouse | Calendar
| Membership/Donors |
House
Programs Archive
Contact: 215.895.6532
Email: raac@ihphilly.org
December
11, 2009
Annual
Holiday Party
An
International holiday extravaganza with food, dessert, tree
trimming and seasonal sounds from Temple University musicians.
October
30,
2009
Halloween
Party
Freaks
come out at night for spooky themed dance party! Celebrate
at midnight with a costume parade and
contest. Food
provided to all ghouls and goblins. Cash
bar.
October
16,
2009
Diwali
Celebration
Shubh
Diwali - Happy Diwali! Join IHouse residents for a special
Indian themed coffee hour with a celebration of Diwali, the
Indian Festival of Lights. Sample Indian foods, sweets and
take part in the festivities.
September
15, 2009
Culture
@ International House Special Event
A
Discovery of Foods and Flavors
Enjoy
a unique take on Scandinavian culinary tradition as demonstrated
by Marcus Samuelsson, Chef/Co-owner of AQUAVIT New York
Presented
by International House Philadelphia + the Philadelphia Chapter
of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
As
the youngest chef ever to earn a three-star review from The
New York Times, Chef Samuelsson has already received
more accolades than most chefs do in a lifetime. Join us to
discover why as you enjoy specially prepared samples of his
Swedish delicacies from
his soon to be published cookbook, The New American Table.
Raffle
tickets were on sale at the event. Prizes include
cookware from Regal Cookware's MARCUS line and $100 gift certificate
for AQUAVIT New York. Stay for a book signing with Marcus
after the event. Copies of The Soul of a New Cuisine
are available for purchase. Feel free to bring your own copies
for him to sign.
For
more information, please contact Simone Jeffers at 215-895-6543
or simone@ihphilly.org.
Tasting
Menu
Hors
D’oeuvres
Spicy
Dill Popcorn | Salmon Ceviche with Soy Jelly | Vegetable Fritters
with
Chili Mayo | Boiled New
Potatoes with Salmon
Roe Vinaigrette |
Chorizo-Style
Meatballs with Tomatilla-Avocado Salsa
Appetizer
Corn
Pancakes with Chili-Covered Gravlax
Entree
Lemon-Poached
Venison Loin with Caramelized Salsify + Carrots
Dessert
Red
Berry Cobbler with Curry Sabayon
Marcus Samuelsson
is the chef and co-owner of Aquavit, a restaurant
offering innovative interpretations of classic Scandinavian
cuisine that marries the traditional with the contemporary.
He is also the Culinary Director of Riingo, the American-Japanese
fusion restaurant that opened in 2004.
At the age of 38, Marcus has received
more accolades than many chefs receive in a lifetime. A graduate
of the Culinary Institute in Gothenburg, Marcus apprenticed
in Switzerland, Austria, France and the US In 1995 he was
hired as Aquavit’s Executive Chef. Just 3 months later,
Aquavit received a three star review from The New York Times.
Marcus was honored with the James Beard Foundation Award for
“Rising Star Chef” in 1999 and “Best Chef,
New York” in 2003. He was also celebrated as one of
“The Great Chefs of America”
Marcus is also an
ambassador for the US Fund for UNICEF and serves on the Board
of Directors of Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP).
Event
committee: Frode Kjersem, Chair, Christer Andresen, Hans Petter
Andresen, Peter Brennan, Christian Mattioli + Heather Ritch
Event
Sponsors: Absolut Vodka, BlueStar,
Citizens Bank, Ikea, Frank + Susan Mechura, Regal Ware Worldwide
and Technitrol
July
1, 2009
Annual
Summer Barbeque
Once
again we mark the true start of summer with an Independence
Day barbeque in our courtyard. IHP members are invited to
join residents and staff for this traditional picnic with
an American flair.
Culture
and Cuisine at IHP
Sponsored
by IHP’s Board of Delegates
We
should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking
for something to eat and drink...
Epicurus
Join
us for dinner and explore the wonderful diversity and culinary
treasures in Philadelphia. On the third Wednesday of the month
we visit an ethnic restaurant for an authentic experience.
The restaurant’s host selects our menu and beverages and presents
a short overview of the food and culture of the region. Bring
your friends and enjoy new tastes from around the world!
November 4,
2009
Experience
Africa's Divine Delicacies at Tastee D’s African Cuisine
Tastee
D’s is a contemporary African restaurant that serves
traditional African Cuisines. The restaurant is a fusion of
sophistication and elegance which allows you to encounter
the ultimate dining experience. 526
South 4th Street, Philadelphia.
May
5, 2009 - Indian at Palace at the Ben
Indian
cuisine is among the most varied and enjoyable of all ethnic
foods because of terrain, climate and the infusion of people
of many different religions into Indian culture over thousands
of years. With presentation by Board of Trustees' Member David
U'Prichard
March 18,
2009
- Thai at Pattaya
Thai Cuisine
Pattaya
features authentic Thai cuisine with a hint of French influence.
February
18, 2009
- Morrocan at Marrakesh
Dinner is served
as a seven-course meal and begins when the staff cleans your
hands with a water pitcher and basin. Share a meal with
friends on cushioned benches as you eat at a table improvised
from a Moroccan tray. A unique dining experience.
January
21, 2009
- Pakastani at Kabobeesh
Experience
a night of pure Pakistan with old favorites, new flavors and
a discussion of Pakistani culture and cuisine.
January
30,
2009
7th
Annual Chinese New Year Celebration
Join us for our
annual celebration of the Lunar New Year as we bring in the
Year of the Ox.
Chinese New Year
starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year
and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The celebration was
traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given
in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and
the family ancestors. The spirits of the ancestors, together
with the living, celebrate the onset of the New Year as one
great community. The communal feast called "surrounding the
stove" or weilu. It symbolizes family unity and honors the
past and present generations.
With food, drink and entertainment.
March 3, 2009
International
Women’s Day 2009
Local
Leaders form Strong Global Partnerships
Panelists
Suraya Pakzad
Executive Director of the Voice of Women Organization. VWO
is one of the leading and most effective NGOs in Afghanistan.
The charity’s main goal is to strive for the freedom and empowerment
of women in Afghan societies.
Marjorie
Margolies
President, Women's Campaign International. WCI is a US-based,
nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to increasing
the participation of a diverse population of women in political
and democratic processes worldwide. WCI works towards this
goal by providing women of all groups with the skills and
knowledge needed to participate fully in decision-making and
policy formation activities.
Aldo
E Magazzeni
Aldo
founded Traveling Mercies, a non-profit foundation that is
dedicated to helping others, while creating a vehicle to remove
barriers between cultures so that individuals can share their
strengths, assets and blessings with each other. Aldo has
traveled to, and worked, with communities in Italy, Jamaica,
Haiti, Mexico, South America, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan,
Kenya, Ethiopia and others. His affiliation with volunteer
groups include local churches, The Salvation Army, The Women
of Hope, and The Nyumbani Children’s Home, to name a few.
Raphia
Noumbissi
Raphiatou
Noumbissi is a Bilingual HIV Case Manager working with
Action AIDS. Her case load consists of 40% immigrant
families. Prior to this job she worked for 5 years
in Belgium as a social worker with physically and sexually
abused women from North Africa. Raphiatou was born and
raised in Cameroon located at the intersection of West and
Central Africa; she earned a Bachelor's degree in Social
Work and Family & Sexuality in Belgium before moving to
Philadelphia in 1999. Four years ago she started a medical
outreach in Foumban Cameroon where each year she leads a team
of 6 people including pediatric and adult nurse practitioners,
dentist and social workers to provide free medical consultation
and education for 4 weeks. The next trip is being plan for
May 09.
Sponsored
by International House Philadelphia, African Studies Center,
Middle East Center and South Asia Center at the University
of Pennsylvania, Women’s Campaign International and United
Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia.
For
more information, please contact Anastasia Shown at shown@sas.upenn.edu.
February 28,
2009
READY
SET GO…
2009
International Leadership Conference – Exploring and Defining
Your
Vision
of the World
In
conjunction with Explorers Sans Frontieres
Open
to college and university staff working with the international
student population. Topics include: International Leaders;
After the Honeymoon is Over – Staying Empowered; Know Your
Audience – Who’s In the Room; Leadership and Accountability;
The Power of Fun; Gender and Leadership and Local And Global
Humanitarian Opportunities.
For
more information, please contact Glenn Martin, Director of
Admissions and Resident Services at glennm@ihphilly.org.
February 24,
2009
US
Immigration and Employment Seminar: Strategic Planning in
Uncertain Times
Learn Valuable Information and Strategies on How to Maintain
Your Status, Obtain Work Authorization and Secure Permanent
Residence.
Co-presented
by The Immigration Law Center of Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzalez,
PC
The
US Immigration and Employment Seminar is designed to help
international students and scholars better understand employment-based
immigration matters. The seminar covers work-related non-immigrant
and immigrant visas, interview tips, and critical timing issues
related to OPT, the H-1B cap and visa availability.
For
more information, please contact immigrationlawcenter@cfg-law.com.
February
23, 2009
The
African Economy Today
Co-sponsored
by African Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania
International
House Philadelphia, in
conjunction with Opportunities
Industrialized Centers International presents
Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, Under-Secretary General for Political
Affairs of the United Nations. With opening remarks by Mr
Eric-Vincent Guichard, Chief Investment
Officer for Gravitas Capital, on the effects of the current
economic crisis on the African continent.
About
Ibrahim Agboola Gambari
Prior
to this appointment to U nder-Secretary-General for Political
Affairs, Mr Gambari held the position of Under-Secretary-General
and Special Adviser on Africa at the United Nations. In that
capacity, his functions included promoting UN and international
support for African development, in general, and the New Partnership
for African Development (NEPAD). Mr Gambari served as Special
Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United
Nations Mission to Angola, from September 2002 to February
2003.
Before
joining the UN Secretariat in 1999, Mr Gambari served as the
Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations.
He was also a senior member of the Nigerian delegation to
10 sessions of the General Assembly). Mr Gambari served as
President of the Security Council on two occasions when Nigeria
was a member of the Security Council. He also chaired the
UN Special Committee against Apartheid, which successfully
saw the demise of apartheid and the establishment of democratic
rule in South Africa. Prior to his tenure as Ambassador/Permanent
Representative, Mr Gambari served as Minister of External
Affairs of Nigeria. He had served as Director-General, Nigerian
Institute of International Affairs.
Born
in Nigeria in 1944, Mr Gambari attended Kings College, Lagos,
as well as the London School of Economics, where he obtained
a bachelor's degree in political science with a specialty
in international relations. He received his MA in 1970 and
his PhD in 1974 in Political Science/International Relations
from Columbia University in New York.
From
1969 through 1983, Mr Gambari held a variety of teaching posts,
beginning at the City University of New York, then at the
State University of New York in Albany, and later at Ahmadu
Bello University in Zaria, Nigeria. He was Chairman of the
Department of Political Science at the University in Zaria
where he founded the first undergraduate Programme in International
Studies in Nigeria. He was a Visiting Professor at Johns Hopkins
School of Advanced International Studies, Georgetown University
and Howard University (1986-1989).
Mr Gambari
was also a Research Fellow at the Brookings Institution, Washington,
DC, and a Resident Scholar with the Rockefeller Foundation
Center in Italy. He has also authored several books and scholarly
articles on international relations and oreign policy.
In
recognition of a distinguished career as a scholar-diplomat,
the University ofBridgeport (USA) awarded Mr Gambari the Doctor
of Humane Letters degree (honoris causa - 2002); the prestigious
Johns Hopkins University elected him to membership of the
University's Society of Scholars (2002); and the Government
of Nigeria awarded him the national honour, Commander of the
Federal Republic (CFR).
