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On March 16th, as Vice President of UNC Charlotte’s Asian Student Association, I had the pleasure of helping host our 2nd Annual Hello Asia Night Market. This year’s event was a massive success, with over 350 attendees! It was incredible to see so many people dressed in traditional wear, bringing their families along to celebrate and honor the diverse Asian identities that make up our student and local community at Charlotte. We were able to showcase incredible local AAPI performers, student vendors, and non-profits like International House, IMPACT Asian Americans of NC, Project SoL NC, and Project Downtown Charlotte. Their contributions truly enriched the event and made the night even more special. A huge thank you to our amazing food sponsors (Suvidha, Banh Mi Brothers, Sharetea, KPOT, Seoul Food Meat Company, and Mustard Catering) for making the event possible and providing delicious food! I also want to give a heartfelt thanks to ASA alumni Tabitha Adaya and Florence Uy for their generous donations, which helped bring this event to life! A special shout-out to ASA's Executive Board and KASA (Korean American Student Association) for the fantastic collaboration. This event wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and dedication of everyone. Despite the challenges we've faced with the removal of DEI, we are proud to host an event that created a safe space for our community and students to come together. We hope to continue offering spaces such as these where we can embrace diversity and foster change where everyone, regardless of background, can feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to make a positive impact. I’m so proud of what we accomplished together and grateful to everyone who contributed—whether as performers, vendors, or attendees. Your involvement made Hello Asia an unforgettable night, and I’m so excited to see how this event will continue to grow in the future!

Join us for the Carolinas Climate Summit! WFAE is bringing together climate experts, community leaders, and advocates for a full-day event exploring the impact of climate change in the Carolinas and how people at every level are addressing it. Expect inspiring keynotes, thought-provoking panel discussions, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals working toward a sustainable future. ?? Date: Thursday, April 10 ?? Location: Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte, 320 E 9th Street, Charlotte, NC Registration is required in advance and will not be available at the door. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/euncCNTn #IHCLT #InternationalHouse #CharlotteNC #Charlotte #WFAE #CarolinaClimateSummit #ClimateSummit #Carolinas #CharlotteEvent

Looking for an Intern for a Spring Project? Host a Korea WEST Intern! A new cohort of talented South Korean students from the Korea WEST program will be arriving in the U.S. this Spring to begin short-term internships. This is a unique opportunity for U.S. companies to host bright undergraduate students from South Korea for an enriching internship experience. Why host a Korea WEST intern? You’ll gain access to top-tier international talent, provide your team with valuable global perspectives, and best of all—there's no cost to host. Cultural Vistas takes care of all the immigration paperwork for you. Key Internship Details: - Internship Duration: 32+ hours/week for 6-8 months, beginning in April - Fields: Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmacy, STEM, and more - In-person/Hybrid: Minimum 60% in-person (3 days/week) near public transit - Compensation: Encouraged, but not required (students receive a stipend) - Language: 80%+ of the internship must be in English If you're interested in hosting a Korea WEST intern, please reach out to Alexandra Buckman at [email protected] You can learn more about Korea West here: https://lnkd.in/e8JChHTG #IHCLT #InternationalHouse #CharlotteNC #Charlotte #SpringInternship #Internship #Intern #KoreaWest #Biotechnology #STEMIntern #KoreaWestProgram #SpringProject

Meet Jelena?Giric-Held, the dedicated Director of International House's Immigration Legal Clinic!? ? Jelena was born and grew up in Kikinda, a small city in the northern part of Serbia. When she was 18, she moved to the capital, to attend the University of Belgrade, where she studied Arabic and Turkish languages, literature, and culture. In 1999, she moved to Charlotte, NC, here in the US, and switched careers to become an immigration paralegal where she later became the Immigration Clinic Director at International House. She has been with the organization since 2004, when she first started as a volunteer.? ? Jelena loves traveling, getting together with friends and family, reading, cooking, crocheting, and hiking. She loves her work because it allows her to help others who are in situations similar to the ones she was in once.?? ? We are incredibly grateful for all the amazing work Jelena does for International House! If you’re interested in supporting IH and our Immigration Law Clinic, click here to learn more: ihclt.org/support-us? ? #IHCLT #InternationalHouse #CharlotteNC #Charlotte #ImmigrationLawClinic #YouBelongAtIH #IBelong??

Immigrants enrich our culture, broaden our understanding of the world, and fuel economic growth. At International House, our goal is to benefit them and the community they’ve chosen to call home. Discover how we make a difference and how you can join our vibrant community: ihclt.org #IHCLT #InternationalHouse #CharlotteNC #Charlotte #Volunteer #Volunteering #Opportunities #CharlotteNPO

You're Invited! Want to learn more about the work we do and how you can join International House's community? Join us for the International House Mission Tour where you’ll have the opportunity to explore our space, discover our various programs, and learn about exciting opportunities to get involved with our immigrant and international community right here in Charlotte. ? ??? Date: February 25th, 2025? ? Time: 6:00 PM? ?? Location: International House, 1611 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28206? ?? We cannot wait to see you there!? RSVP here: ihclt.org/volunteer? #InternationalHouse #MissionTour #CommunitySupport #CharlotteEvents?#Nonprofit #VolunteerOpportunity #CharlotteNC #Volunteer?

What a wonderful week at the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting in Washington, DC! Since the beginning of my time working within the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) network, I knew that my unparalleled access to public diplomacy and people-to-people international relations was something special. Throughout this past week, I was able to connect with hundreds of my colleagues from across the country and the world who are just as committed to building stronger global communities as I am. On Tuesday, I participated in Advocacy Day, a chance for local leaders to meet with congressional staff to highlight the importance of the IVLP program. I had the chance to meet directly with the staff of Sen. Thom Tillis, Rep. Valerie Foushee, and Rep. Deborah Ross and indirectly connect with many other elected officials from North Carolina. What an incredible way to experience my first time inside the congressional buildings! Alongside Samuel Josephson from Raleigh, Lara Crochik with roots in Chapel Hill, and Beth Sheffield from Greensboro, we demonstrated how impactful our local IVLP work is on the North Carolina community. I was blown away by their leadership and passion. The other three days of National Meeting were full of opportunities to learn about how to dive deeper into my work at International House and make connections that will last long into the future. I even attended a reception with the European Union Mission to the United States! My diplomacy roots grew deeper in more ways than one this week. As Autumn Weil, MSML, CFRE, Stéphane Brico, and I travel home today, we look forward to implementing all we learned to strengthen Citizen Diplomacy in Charlotte!

International House is thrilled to announce that Lauren Rogers our Director of Community Engagement, will be presenting her TEDx Talk tomorrow morning! Lauren Rogers was born and raised in Gastonia, NC before moving to Wilmington where she obtained her B.A. in Communication Studies and her B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. She has spent her career working in refugee resettlement, English as a Second Language instruction, and nonprofit volunteer management. She later attended NC State University where she obtained her M.Ed in Adult and Community College Education. Her specialty tract in Continuing Professional Education allowed her to focus her research on professional education for newcomers and service providers. Lauren loves meeting new people and learning about the world. Her role at International House gives her a chance to learn about other cultures, and develop greater appreciation for her own culture, while also helping Charlotte become a more friendly and welcoming place for everyone who lives here. Join us in celebrating Lauren’s remarkable journey and learn more by watching her TEDx talk live at TEDxMintStreet here: ted.com/tedx/events/58852 #IHCLT #InternationalHouse #CharlotteNC #Charlotte #TedxTalk #TEDTalk #TedxMintStreet #Talks #CharlotteNPO #tedxspeaker

Meet Lauren Rogers Lauren Rogers was born and raised in Gastonia, NC before moving to Wilmington where she obtained her B.A. in Communication Studies and her B.A. in International Studies from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. She has spent her career working in refugee resettlement, English as a Second Language instruction, and nonprofit volunteer management. She later attended NC State University where she obtained her M.Ed in Adult and Community College Education. Her specialty tract in Continuing Professional Education allowed her to focus her research on professional education for newcomers and service providers. She now lives and works in Charlotte, NC at a nonprofit continuing to provide community-based newcomer support programs. Do you know the cost of an education not put to use? Find out in her talk. #tedxmintstreet #charlottenc #queencity #clt #immigration #education #career

I’m over the moon to announce that I am officially on staff at International House! I will be stepping into the role of Citizen Diplomacy Program Associate while I finish out my senior year here in Charlotte. I’m proud to continue cultivating a global community with IVLP while standing beside our incredible other departments who work diligently to support our local global and immigrant communities. My biggest thanks to Alexandra Buckman and Stéphane Brico for continuing to be the most supportive and hardworking teammates I could ask for. Also, take a look at these pictures from our #PouredWithPurpose event with NoDa Brewing Company in January! It's always such a joy to spend time with the amazing IH staff and collaborate with local businesses at the same time. So much to celebrate!