/tags/international-institute-of-st-louis International Institute of St. Louis en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-07/international-institute-food-pantry Families in the St. Louis region needing nutritious meals can now choose from a variety of food items at the International Institute’s first food pantry. The partnership with Operation Food Search will help feed 40 families weekly. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-07/international-institute-food-pantry Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-federal-funding-pause Resettlement agencies and immigrant and refugee service providers in the St. Louis region have begun to scale back services for immigrants and refugees due to Trump’s executive order to pause federal funding. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-federal-funding-pause Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2025-02-01/st-louis-international-institute-furloughs-60-of-staff-pauses-festival-of-nations-prep The International Institute of St. Louis furloughed staff and paused preparations for its popular annual Festival of Nations because of uncertainty over federal funding under the Trump administration. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:05:19 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-01/st-louis-international-institute-furloughs-60-of-staff-pauses-festival-of-nations-prep Hiba Ahmad /race-identity-and-faith/2024-12-17/syrians-st-louis-rejoice-collapse-assad-regime About 250 community members gathered in Chesterfield on Sunday to celebrate the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:59:21 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-12-17/syrians-st-louis-rejoice-collapse-assad-regime Ulaa Kuziez /economy-business/2024-12-17/international-institute-former-ceo-vision-not-aligned Arrey Obenson, former CEO and president of the International Institute of St. Louis, resigned because of misaligned visions and goals. He said the institute’s position as a service provider for immigrants and refugees should be widened. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-12-17/international-institute-former-ceo-vision-not-aligned Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-12-09/arrey-obenson-out-international-institute-of-st-louis-ceo Arrey Obenson no longer leads the International Institute of St. Louis. The institute’s board of directors is searching for a new leader. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:07:38 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-09/arrey-obenson-out-international-institute-of-st-louis-ceo Andrea Y. Henderson /culture-history/2024-08-23/fashion-show-festival-nations-tower-grove-park An international fashion show will join the offerings at this weekend’s Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park. Five designers will show work including contemporary designs and clothing that reflects traditional garb found in other countries. Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:11:51 GMT /culture-history/2024-08-23/fashion-show-festival-nations-tower-grove-park Jeremy D. Goodwin /culture-history/2024-08-22/festival-of-nations-comes-as-the-st-louis-region-welcomes-record-number-of-immigrants The annual event, happening Aug. 24-25, brings thousands to Tower Grove Park for what’s known as the region’s largest multicultural gathering. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-08-22/festival-of-nations-comes-as-the-st-louis-region-welcomes-record-number-of-immigrants Abby Llorico /economy-business/2024-06-25/the-international-institute-of-st-louis-needs-financial-support-to-help-resettle-families The International Institute of St. Louis desperately needs the community to provide monetary donations to bridge the funding gap in resettling new arrivals. Officials say that because of rising costs, federal funding isn’t enough. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:23:20 GMT /economy-business/2024-06-25/the-international-institute-of-st-louis-needs-financial-support-to-help-resettle-families Andrea Y. Henderson /arts/2024-05-20/st-louis-free-concerts-showcase-immigrant-artist-music A free concert series produced by the International Institute and Music at the Intersection is making more music and performances from around the world available to St. Louisans this summer. Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-05-20/st-louis-free-concerts-showcase-immigrant-artist-music Jeremy D. Goodwin