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Beef Stew with Potatoes and Tomatoes 炖牛肉 

by Dongping Ye with Denise Heikinen I’m happy to introduce one of our newest students in the literacy program, Dongping Ye. Dongping is from Harbin, China and has come to Houghton to live with his daughter, Xinyu, and her family. Dongping knew only a little English when he started visiting me on Friday mornings, but … Continue reading Beef Stew with Potatoes and Tomatoes 炖牛肉 

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Elaine Bacon Literacy Program Joins the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

We are excited to share that the Elaine Bacon Literacy Program (EBLP) is now a proud member of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce! This membership marks an important step in strengthening our connections within the local business and nonprofit community while continuing our mission to support English language learners in the Keweenaw area. Why This … Continue reading Elaine Bacon Literacy Program Joins the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

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How ChatGPT Helped Me Prepare for My Conference Presentation: A Personal Journey

In the Fall of 2022, I began a project using multispectral satellite images to classify croplands. The project involved machine learning and deep learning models like Random Forest, Transformer, and Recurrent Neural Networks to automatically process large-scale satellite images and crop data. The goal was to predict cropland types (soybean, corn, etc.) down to each … Continue reading How ChatGPT Helped Me Prepare for My Conference Presentation: A Personal Journey

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Lumpia Making with Kim: A Delicious Cultural Journey

On January 23, 2025, International Neighbors gathered for a delightful hands-on culinary experience led by Kimberly Ann M. Lopez, a multi-talented member of the Michigan Tech community. Kim, who is pursuing a B.S. in Civil Engineering at Michigan Technological University, also holds leadership roles as the President of the Chi Epsilon Michigan Tech Chapter, Secretary … Continue reading Lumpia Making with Kim: A Delicious Cultural Journey

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Discover Your Leadership Potential: Keweenaw Community Foundation Event Recap

Leadership is not just a title or position—it's a mindset, a way of making a difference in your organization and community. On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Puti Ceniza represented EBLP and International Neighbors at an event hosted by the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) in collaboration with Grow and Lead: Community and Youth Development (GLCYD). This … Continue reading Discover Your Leadership Potential: Keweenaw Community Foundation Event Recap

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MTU Collaboration & Community Engagement: Strengthening Bonds Between Academia and Community

On January 14, 2025, Michigan Technological University (MTU) hosted a focus group titled Collaboration & Community Engagement in collaboration with Keweenaw Community Foundation, bringing together community members, nonprofit representatives, and MTU faculty to explore opportunities for meaningful partnerships. The event, led by Cassandra Reed-VanDam (Essential Education Experience Manager), aimed to bridge the gap between academia … Continue reading MTU Collaboration & Community Engagement: Strengthening Bonds Between Academia and Community

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International Neighbors Winter 2025

Join us every Thursday from 10:00 AM to noon at Portage Lake United Church (1400 E Houghton Ave, Houghton, MI). Here are some highlights from our Winter Diary January - June 2025: January 16: Colombia with Maria Gencoglu Explore the vibrant culture of Colombia with our newest member Maria! January 23: Philippine Culture & Lumpia with Kimberly Lopez Immerse … Continue reading International Neighbors Winter 2025