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Sign up for Arabic classes for Spring 2009!

Nov 14, 2008 Comments Off education

We are currently offering Arabic language courses at level 1, 2 and 4. Each of the classes focuses on strengthening reading, writing, and conversational skills. Each class also offers a cultural component to help students better understand the people and places where Arabic is spoken. Course held from January 26 - April 24, 2009 Course levels offered spring ...

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Moroccan Days (2): learn how to make Couscous!

Nov 13, 2008 Comments Off education

Monday, November 17 will be the second part of a six-part series about Morocco that began last month.  Fulbright Arabic teacher Siham El Farchi, from Morocco, will teach a class on how to cook the famous, traditional Moroccan dish, Couscous. If you're curious - and to whet your appetite - this is what that delicious dish ...

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Special Guest Speaker: Mark T. Kimmitt, Asst. Sec. of State, Political-Military Affairs

Nov 13, 2008 Comments Off education

On Tuesday, November 18, the Northern Nevada International Center will present "Assessing US Foreign Policy Challenges in Iran, North Korea and Afghanistan," by Brig. Gen. Mark T. Kimmitt (US Army, Ret.), Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. Mr. Kimmitt served for over 30 years as an officer in a wide variety of command, operational, and ...

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NITA Workshop: Improvisation Techniques for Interpreters

Nov 13, 2008 Comments Off education

The Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA - website) invites you to their Quarterly Member Meeting, which includes a workshop presentation on Improvisation Techniques for Interpreters - by Ines Swaney. Ines Swaney is a federally and state-certified Spanish court interpreter, and ATA certified English-Spanish translator with more than 20 years of experience. By means of a series ...

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Human and Civil Rights Advocates from Brazil

Nov 10, 2008 Comments Off education

The Northern Nevada International will be hosting two delegates from Brazil, coming to Reno from December 6-10, 2008. They will me meeting with multiple organizations around the community including: Federal Bureau of Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Nevada Attorney Generals Office, American Civil Liberties Union, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. For ...

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