Events

Second Annual International Night of Networking: Wednesday, October 19, 2011: 5:30 – 8:00 PM, San Diego Workforce Partnership

This evening will provide an opportunity for employers and industry representatives to informally mingle with foreign-credentialed professionals in health care, engineering and business, who have come to the US as refugees fleeing war and persecution. It is not a job fair, but rather aims to help these professionals familiarize themselves with American-style networking and to provide some general information on prospects for re-entering their fields of expertise. There will be delicious food representing various refugee cultures as well as some entertainment. To RSVP, see the full program, get directions to the venue, and other information, please visit the event website.

First Annual World Refugee Day Event: Sunday, June 19, 2011: 1 – 6 PM, Museum of Photographic Arts

Meet your neighbor and celebrate San Diego’s diversity with Pulitzer Prize winner Don Bartletti and local photography heroes Sam Hodgson and Roberto “Bear” Guerra, as we learn about refugees who contribute to their new communities in San Diego after being forced by war and persecution to flee their homes abroad. The event will also feature fantastic food representing various refugee cuisines, the San Diego premiere of “Where We Live,” a documentary by award-winning Iraqi filmmaker Fady Hadid, vivid video installations, and inspiring discussions. Representatives from the region’s refugee-serving organizations will be there as well as members of the various refugee communities. Entry to the event is FREE and includes access to the museum’s regular galleries. Visit the event website.