Welcome to Northeast Ohio!!

Recent International Delegations

AIF, The University of Akron and local schools hosted the Franco-American Teachers-In-Training (FATITI)

January- March 2009 shown here with their local host families.  Thank you to all who were involved.

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AIF and The University of Akron welcomes the Confucius Institute Visiting Professors from Henan University, Kaifeng, China- Pictured above- Ms. Lei Zhao, Michelle Wilson, and Dr. Hefeng Guan  For more information go to:  www.uakron.edu/ci

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Kent State University hosted International Leaders in Education delegation Spring Semester 2009.  Thank you to all of the AIF host families who participated.

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

Save the Date for :

China Week -

October 5-10, 2009

In partnership with the University of Akron, Akron International Friendship will organize events on Wednesday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 10.  Go to www.uakron.edu/ci for schedule and details.

2009-2010

In partnership with the AKRON CIVIC THEATRE

Akron International Friendship presents:

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Lady Smith Black Mambazo

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Celebrating Our Community's Global Cultures through Music and Dance

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Intercultural Journeys- an Arab and Jewish Musical Collaboration