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Notes & News, May 2017
Here you can access the newsletter of the International Institute, Notes & News: Notes & News, May 2017 Building bridges of cooperation and friendship by Pilar Piñón, Executive Director The Institute advances successfully in the establishment of new links with other institutions as well as in the projection of activities and programs outside its headquarters. all of it
OUTSTANDING WOMEN: ALICE HUNTINGTON BUSHEE (1867-1956)
ALICE HUNTINGTON BUSHEE (1867-1956) Alice H. Bushee spent fourteen years collaborating with Alice G. Gulick at the International Institute during the period of San Sebastián, Biarritz and early years in Madrid. She was responsible for organizing and cataloging the library of the International Institute in 1904. Upon her return to the US she developed a brilliant
OUTSTANDING WOMEN: ALICE GORDON GULICK (1847-1903)
Alice Gordon Gulick (Boston, 1847- London, 1903) Missionary, educator and founder of the International Institute for Girls in Spain Alice Gordon was born on August 8, 1847 in Boston, into a family with deep religious beliefs. Her father, James M. Gordon, was an active member of the Congregationalist Church and treasurer of
Women out of series: 12 women of the International Institute
125th Anniversary of the International Institute (1892-2017) "Outstanding Women: 12 women of the International Institute" The International Institute celebrates its 125th anniversary by making known a group of remarkable women, architects of the work of the International Institute throughout his existence. With this series of biographical portraits, the Institute will give visibility to
Travel bags "Ruth Lee Kennedy" International Institute / Fulbright, Course 2017-2018
TRAVEL BAG “RUTH LEE KENNEDY” INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE/FULBRIGHT 26th Call, Course 2017-2018 The International Institute in Spain and the Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between Spain and the United States of America (Fulbright Program) announce the call for three partial scholarships (travel grants), named after the North American Hispanist Ruth Lee
THE AMERICAN DREAM AND THE REALITY OF IMMIGRANTS THROUGH LITERATURE
Much is said about the “American dream”, so much so that it has become a cliché, and as such it is often taken for granted that it is a well-known phenomenon. But is it really so? As often happens so often, if we analyze the issue, it may not be so much our knowledge
Books and DVDs for the first week of Summer Camp 2016: Mad Science
Today the new edition of the Summer Camp has started. A few days full of activities related to the world of "Science" and "technology" are presented. The children/young people will do activities in English about science and technology with native teachers. The week includes a visit to the robot museum and the teenagers will also attend the