The latest news, programs, and events from The International Center.
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Reminder: 2025 Annual Meeting at Newfields
Don't miss the opportunity to attend The International Center's 2025 Annual Meeting! This special event will celebrate The Center's anniversary, unveil plans for the year ahead, and announce the next International Citizen of the Year. The meeting will take place at Newfields on March 6, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. As an added bonus, guests will have the opportunity to receive complimentary professional headshots, courtesy of Chapital Photography and tour the museum with free admission. Space is limited, so be sure to register today!
Save the Date: Morris Series 2025 Cohort Application
Are you or someone you know ready to take the next step in your career as a global leader? The International Center is proud to offer Indiana’s first and only global leadership development series, designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.
Applications for the next cohort will open on March 1. If you or someone in your network is interested, we encourage you to share this opportunity and stay tuned for more details!
Celebrating Neelam Patel's Promotion
We are thrilled to announce that Neelam Patel has been promoted to Senior Manager of Global Programs at The International Center! Neelam's dedication, expertise, and passion for fostering meaningful international connections have been invaluable to our mission. Her contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are confident she will continue to excel and inspire in this new role.
Please join us in congratulating Neelam on this well-deserved achievement!
The International Center Receives Outstanding Partnership Award From ICCCI
During the 2025 Indy Chinese New Year Gala and the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center Inc. (ICCCI) 30th Anniversary Celebration on February 2nd, 2025, our Center was recognized as one of the closest collaborators and supporters of ICCCI, as stated in the presentation remarks:
“Among the various ventures conducted by The International Center, including professional development, relocation services, and the international visitor program, ICCCI particularly benefits from its community engagement program. This program plays a critical role promoting cultural understanding in the greater Indianapolis area. For over a decade, The International Center has provided funding to support the annual Indy Chinese Festival and Chinese New Year Gala, ensuring success and impact of these community events. Additionally, staff from The International Center have dedicated their personal time to contribute to other Chinese community events, such as the Carmel Mooncake Festival.”
We look forward to our continued partnership! Pictured from left to right: Quanbo Xiong, Co-President of ICCCI, Martin Baier, President & CEO of The International Center, and Youyan Zhang, Co-President of ICCCI.
Dr. Kristie Johnson Named to Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute 2025 Class
Congratulations to Kristie Johnson, Ph.D., CFRE, Vice President of Development & External Affairs at The International Center, for being selected as part of the 2025 class of the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute! This prestigious program, led by Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, brings together leaders dedicated to advancing philanthropy across Indiana.
Dr. Johnson’s expertise in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and global engagement continues to make a lasting impact on our community. We are proud of her achievement and look forward to the contributions she will make through this program!
Welcoming the Spring 2025 Intern Cohort
The International Center is excited to welcome our Spring 2025 interns! This talented group of students brings fresh perspectives and a shared passion for fostering global connections right here in Indiana. We look forward to the contributions they will make as they gain hands-on experience in international affairs and leadership.
Our Spring 2025 interns are:
Morgan DeRose (Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law)
We look forward to a season filled with learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Welcome to the team!
Living up to the Mission:
The International Center is a catalyst to inform, convene, and connect public, private and civic global objectives in Indiana.
Inform:
The International Center was delighted to host Stanley Dumornay, Executive Director of Freetown Village, as Stanley’s mission to develop a strong internship program for his organization led to a valuable exchange of ideas, and we were excited to share insights from our own experience. We wish Freetown Village great success in growing their program and look forward to seeing its impact!
Convene:
The International Center was honored to attend The Economic Club of Indiana’s January luncheon featuring Dr. Gregg Colburn. His insights on affordable housing and its impact on our community, particularly in Indianapolis, were truly inspiring. We were also grateful to be joined by representatives from Intend Indiana for this important discussion.
Connect:
The International Center was honored to welcome Michael Ahrens, Consul General of Germany in Chicago, during his recent visit. We appreciate his time and insights, as well as his willingness to meet with our newest intern, Phillip Seifert, a German exchange student at Marian University Indianapolis.
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The International Center is excited to welcome our Spring 2025 interns! This talented group of students brings fresh perspectives and a shared passion for fostering global connections right here in Indiana. We look forward to the contributions they will make as they gain hands-on experience in international affairs and leadership.
Our Spring 2025 interns are:
We look forward to a season filled with learning, growth, and meaningful impact. Welcome to the team!