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
The
Culture @ International House Program explores global
perspectives
through shared experiences, with events
from
holiday celebrations to
conversations in an informal setting.
Resident
Activities + Advisory Center Programs
Friday,
September 10 at 6pm
From
Your Country to Ours Potluck
Take
a culinary tour of our world as we celebrate the end of Ramadan
with an International Potluck. Bring your favorite dish
and sample 40 different cuisines from 40 or more different
countries!
Open
to IHP residents and members only. Please
RSVP by September 6 to
Deborah Houda at deborah@ihphilly.org or 215.895.6584.
Friday,
September 24 at 6pm
Welcome
Party
Greet
new and returning Residents at our annual Welcome Party! Join
us for an evening of mixing and mingling with IHP Trustees,
Staff and Residents.
Open
to IHP residents and members only. Please
RSVP by September 27 to Deborah Houda at deborah@ihphilly.org
or 215.895.6584.
Friday,
October 29 at 9pm
Halloween
Party
Move
to the spooky sounds and dress in your favorite costume.
Join IHP Residents at the Freaks Come Out at Night Party!
Don’t miss the costume parade at midnight! This is an
IHP Resident favorite event!
$5
IHP alumni + members; $8 general admission.
Friday,
September 10 at 6pm
Russian
Mosaica Heritage Festival Wine & Food Reception
Co-hosted
by the Organizing Committee of the Russian Mosaica Heritage
Festival + International House Philadelphia
We
are happy to invite you to the
Russian Mosaica Heritage Festival Kickoff event – a reception
for festival sponsors, participants and organizers. Consul
General of the Russian Federation in New York Andrey Yushmanov
in attendance.
The
Russian Mosaica Heritage Festival is an annual festive gathering
of the Philadelphia Russian-speaking community, its friends
and neighbors. For the past eight years, heritage artists,
performers, musicians, and dancers along with businesses and
organizations from the Tri-State area and beyond have celebrated
their culture at the festival. The vision of the festival
creators is to provide the venue for the community to show
pride in their heritage and to share the rich culture of Russia
and other countries of the former Soviet Union. For
more information, please visit the Mosaica website at www.mosaicafestival.com.
Please
RSVP by September 6 to Katya Stelmakh at rspnorg@gmail.com
or Mikhail Zorich at manager@mosaicfestival.org
or by phone 609.230.9804.
$25
($15 tax deductible) or $50 ($40 tax deductible).
To
reserve tickets, please mail a check payable to “Russian Mosaica
Heritage Festival” to:
Russian
Mosaica Heritage Festival
28
E County Line Road
Feasterville,
PA 19053
Attn:
Michael Zorich
A
limited amount of tickets available at the door.
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
Join
us for dinner and explore the wonderful diversity and culinary
treasures in Philadelphia. Each 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!
Wednesday,
September 15 at 6pm
Ghana
at Aku’s Kitchen
5938
Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
$20
per person
Please
register at http://cultureandcuisineghana.eventbrite.com
Aku’s
Kitchen’s website - http://www.akuskitchen.com
Wednesday,
October 20 at 6pm
Turkey
at
S&H Kebab House
611
East Passyunk Avenue,
Philadelphia
$30
per person
Please
register at http://cultureandcuisineturkey.eventbrite.com
S&H
Kebab House’s website - http://www.kebabhouseonline.com
ADVANCED
PURCHASE ONLY. WE STRONGLY
ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!
CLICK
HERE for past Culture and Cuisine events
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Contact: 215.895.6532
Email: raac@ihphilly.org
August 20, 2010
White
Nights Party
Join
us under the stars as the IHP Courtyard is transformed into
a Mediterranean cafe with white lights, white linen, and smooth
jazz music. Wear your white summer clothing and meet IHP Residents
for wine and tapas.
July 1, 2010
Annual
Summer Barbeque
Once
again we mark the true start of summer with an Independence
Day barbeque in our Courtyard. All are invited to join Residents
and staff for this traditional picnic with an American flair.
February
19, 2010
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. With the Film
@ International House screening of Red
Heroine (Hong Xia) featuring a Live
Musical Score by Devil Music Ensemble.
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
CULTURE
ARCHIVE 2009/2010
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!
April
20, 2010
Portuguese
at Koo Zee Doo - 614 North 2nd Street
Join
the husband and wife team of David Gilberg and Carla Goncalves
as they explore Carla’s Portuguese heritage. Once upon a time,
Portugal was the most powerful and wealthiest country in the
world. Despite the lasting influence it has had on food in
such far-away places as Macau and Goa, Portuguese cuisine
is hugely underrepresented outside of Portugal. At its best,
Portuguese food is simple and impeccably prepared. Based upon
regional produce and emphasizing fish, meat, olive oil, tomatoes,
and spices, the Portuguese repertoire features hearty soups,
homemade bread, pastries and cheeses. Portuguese dishes also
often feature unexpected combinations of meat and shellfish.
March
14, 2010 - Albanian
at Bijte e Shqipes
The
Bijte e Shqipes (Eagle's Sons in English) is a charitable,
nonprofit organization that was established in 2002. The mission
of the organization is "To preserve and promote the Albanian
cultural and historical heritage". Since its inception
the organization has evolved into the single most important
Albanian institution of the Philadelphia region. Members come
from many generations of immigrants and their families, who
have moved to the Philadelphia region from Albania, Kosovo
and Macedonia and who continue to immigrate. The
Albanian School, hosted at the organization’s headquarters,
offers an opportunity for the Albanian youth of the region
to learn their mother’s tongue. By promoting the Albanian
history, art, music, literature, gastronomy and folklore the
organization has become one of the most respected institutions
in the Philadelphia region.
February
24, 2010 - Irish
at Tir Na Nog
Put
aside your preconceptions of Ireland as a land of green beer
and leprechauns. Vice Consul of Ireland Alan Farrelly and
Sarah Conaghan of the Mid-Atlantic Rose of Tralee Center joins
International House and members of the Irish community to
share their views on what it really means to be Irish today.
From tea and wine gums to the summer festivals of Ireland,
this evening will promote a side of Ireland that doesn't usually
make the papers. Tir
Na Nog
provides 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.
November 4,
2009 - Nigerian 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.
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.
LEARN
ARCHIVE 2009/2010
March
24, 2010
Time
Management & Personal Leadership
Double
Your Productivity, Reduce Your Stress & Balance Your
Life
Whatever your chosen time management system, this presentation
will help you to use it more effectively. The
ideas and strategies are facilitated with interaction, exercises,
practice, videos and real world examples.
Please
CLICK HERE for more information.
March
8, 2010
International
International Women' Day 2010
Join
us for a global celebration of the economic, political and
social achievements of women.This event will embody the decades
of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.
The evening's festivities include comedic and musical performances
by female artists and opportunities to learn about organizations
promoting the empowerment of women. Refreshments and
live music follow the performances.
Performers:
Comediennes
Rebecca Krefting and Micia Mosely
Sharon
Katz and Wendy Quick of The Peace Train
Shayna
SheNess Israel, hiphop/spoken word artist
Abigail
Hong, violin and Grace Hong, flute
Guest
Speakers:
Mary
Day Kent, Field Coordinator-MidAtlantic States, CARE
Kerri
Kennedy, Executive Director, Women's Campaign International
Hazami
Sayed, Executive Director, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
Christiaan
Morssink, President, UNA-GP
Ulysse
Toussaint, creating a non-profit to support women in Haiti
Sponsored
by:
International
House Philadelphia, CARE USA, Women's Campaign International,
Women's Caucus for Art Philadelphia, United Nations Association
of Greater Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania's African
Studies Center, Center for East Asia Studies, South Asia Center,
Middle East Center, Penn Women's Center, One Book One Philadelphia
February 16, 2010
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.
To register, please send your name and college/university
affiliation to immigrationlawcenter@cfg-law.com.
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).
