Welcome to Northeast Ohio!!

2010 Franco-American Teachers-In-Training (FATITI)  21 visiting teachers from France shown here with their AIF host families, and program administrators from The College of Education

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AIF and The University of Akron welcomes the Confucius Institute Visiting Professors:   Dr. Chengxin Zhao, Associate Director, Dr. Xinchun Liu, Instructor, Confucius Institute  from Henan University, Kaifeng, China-

  For more information go to:  www.uakron.edu/ci

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Contact Information:

Akron International Friendship

73  Memorial Hall

The University of Akron

Akron, OH  44325-5103

330-972-8296  wilsonaif@earthlink.net

Akron International Friendship Partners

National Council of International Visitors

US Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Visitor Leadership Program

Welcome

Thank you for visiting the website of Akron International Friendship!

Whether you are a new or old friend, international or local resident or
guest, we are pleased to welcome you as fellow citizen diplomats. We offer a special welcome to international guests who are making
Akron their home for a few days, a semester, a year or for life.

We hope that you find our website and the information provided to be
helpful. If you would like further information or to discuss how you
could be involved we encourage you to contact us.

Best Wishes,
Michelle Wilson
Executive Director

Upcoming Events

Presented by and at the

AKRON CIVIC THEATRE

in partnership with

Akron International Friendship

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Lobby Preshow– 6:30-7:30pm– featuring food & interactive exhibits

Show- 7:30pm

Tickets:  $10 for adults and $5 for children up to18 years old.  Tickets are available at the Akron Civic Theatre Box Office (330-253-2488). For more information please visit event webpage  at  www.akroncivic.com

Have you ever wanted to go to Brazil, or experience Ireland or the bright colors of Mexico?  Well on March 6, 2010 you can be transported to these places and many more by attending the Festival of Nations 2010 at the Akron Civic Theatre.  The Akron Civic Theatre in partnership with Akron International Friendship will be hosting this one night only extravaganza.