Kaffee und Kuchen
June 23, 2024 |
1:30 pm -
3:00 pm
FREE
Join us for an afternoon of learning, friendship, and discussion about the different experiences of four individuals who immigrated to the Quad Cities. Hear the stories of Beatrice Tchikala, Mohammad Adel, Kler Soe, and Kakozi Elangi.
By listening to the experiences of our neighbors, we can bring to life a vision of society which is respectful of the rights and dignity of everyone who lives in it regardless of how, why, and when they came to be here.
Before or after the program, view our exhibition, Immigration Then and Now: Finding Refuge in the Quad Cities on the 1st floor gallery.
About the panelists:
Beatrice Tchikala (DRC & Malawi)
Beatrice was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and fled to Malawi in 2011, a country that hosts over 50,000 refugees and asylum seekers. She arrived in the US through World Relief QC in 2022 at the age of 21 and was joined by her family months later. Beatrice worked hard to familiarize herself with the new culture and is now working as a Resettlement Caseworker at World Relief QC.
Mohammad Adel (Afghanistan)
Adel arrived in the US in 2021 as a humanitarian parolee from Afghanistan and initially settled in Fort McCoy military base in Wisconsin. During his time in Afghanistan, Adel worked as an interpreter for the US military. After arriving in the US, Adel spent 6 months on the military base processing applications and completing necessary paperwork to get his SIV immigration status. He resettled to the Quad Cities through World Relief QC and joined the team as a Community Ambassador for the Afghan community. He’s proud of the work he’s doing and grateful that he’s in a safe space now.
Kler Soe (Myanmar & Thailand)
Kler arrived in the US from Thailand in 2007 when she was just 8 years of age. Prior to their resettlement to the US, Kler’s parents fled Myanmar due to the ongoing civil war and resettled in Thailand where she and her siblings were born. After spending about 20 years in Thailand refugee camp, Kler’s family was granted the opportunity to come to the US, where they initially settled in Houston, TX. She spent most of her childhood and early young adulthood in Houston and later resettled in the Quad Cities. Kler recently finished school at St. Ambrose University and is one of the many World Relief QC staff members who share similar journey to the families they serve.
Kakozi Elangi (DRC & Bujumbura)
Kakozi was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and later relocated in Bujumbura as a refugee. Elangi arrived in the Quad Cities in 2007 at the age of 18. Upon his arrival, he attended Black Hawk College for ESL and transferred to Scott Community College to study Criminal Justice for a short time. He later joined the North Cross Production workforce and worked there for 10 years. Kakozi was later hired by World Relief QC in August 2023 as a Community Ambassador for the Congolese community. He enjoys his job working with different people from all around the world and he feels incredibly blessed with a beautiful family of 6.
Join us for our next Kaffee und Kuchen program, Quad Cities Beer, on Sunday July 28th. The Quad Cities has a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of the historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956.
Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region. Before or after the lecture, guests may purchase a copy of Michael and Kristin`s book and get it signed by the authors.
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets online or at the door, link in bio.
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Join us for our next Kaffee und Kuchen program, Quad Cities Beer! Sunday July 28th at 2:00.
The Quad Cities has a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of the historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956.
Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region. Before or after the lecture, guests may purchase a copy of Michael and Kristin`s book and get it signed by the authors.
FREE for members, $5 for non-members. Tickets online or at the door, link in bio.
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In honor of the new Karl Ungurean statue being unveiled today, we are sharing some of the items donated by the Ungurean family in our 4th floor cases.
Karl Ungurean was one of the Bix 7`s first directors and was the founder of Cornbelt Running Club.
Karl was an immigrant who settled in the Quad Cities. He was born in Romania on June 26, 1934. Several years after his birth, his family moved to Salzburg, Austria. It was here that Karl discovered his love of running, which would become his passion later in life. Nazi Germany annexed Austria while the Ungureans were living there, giving Karl many memories of the occupation. At some point prior to 1954, the Ungureans found themselves in Berchtesgaden, in the Bavarian Alps.
In 1954, the Ungureans made it to the United States as a family under the sponsorship of an uncle.
Karl served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War and he and his wife, Kay, were stationed in Munich for two years. When they returned to Davenport, Karl started running more often and participated in races like the Drake Relays and the New Glarus road race. In 1978, Karl logged over 2500 miles. 🏃
Karl ran 56 marathons in his lifetime, including the Boston Marathon twice.
Called the "father of running in Quad Cities," Karl left behind a legacy far bigger than he could have dreamed. He passed away on December 10th, 2022, and is receiving a new honor from the leaders of the Bix 7 with a statue dedicated to him in downtown Davenport. Karl`s wife, Kay, donated some of the family`s items to the German American Heritage Center and Museum. These items are housed in our collection and are on temporary display this summer.
The unveiling of the statue will take place today, Monday July 22nd at Quad City Times (500 E 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa 52801) at 6:30 PM.
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#qc #quadcities #bix #bixrace #davenport #davenportiowa #qcthatswhere #qctimes #immigrant #museum #bix7 #qctbix7 #runwiththebest
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Today is national ice cream day! Germany has a special ice cream treat called Spaghettieis. It is a popular dessert in Germany, especially during the summer months. It was invented in the 1960s by an Italian immigrant named Dario Fontanella, who was inspired by the traditional Italian dish of spaghetti alle vongole. The dish is made by pressing vanilla ice cream through a spaetzle press, which gives it the appearance of spaghetti noodles. The "noodles" are then topped with a strawberry sauce that resembles tomato sauce, and grated white chocolate that looks like parmesan cheese.
Since its invention, spaghettieis has become a beloved dessert in Germany and has even gained popularity in other parts of the world. It`s not uncommon to find this unique ice cream dish in Italian ice cream parlors or restaurants that specialize in German cuisine.
Some variations of spaghettieis include using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla, or adding gummy worms to resemble meatballs. Despite its unusual appearance, spaghettieis is a delicious and fun dessert that is sure to surprise and delight anyone who tries it. 🍦🇩🇪
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#germany #icecream #german #history #icecreamday #spaghettieis #deutschland
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We are thrilled to be an official @silosandsmokestacks National Heritage Area site! Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA), also known as America`s Agricultural Heritage Partnership is one of 62 federally designated National Heritage Areas in the nation and is an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service. Through the development of a network of sites, programs and events, SSNHA`s mission is to interpret farm life, agribusiness and rural communities-past and present.
Thank you to @visitquadcities, @cityofdavenportia, and our friends from the @putnammuseum for coming and celebrating with us!
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We are accepting internship applications for the Fall term! (September-December). The deadline in August 1st.
Undergraduate and graduate level internships, independent study, and project opportunities are always available at the German American Heritage Center & Museum.
The museum works on an individual basis with the student, advisor and/or professor to ensure the student has a unique and enriching learning experience that fulfills their educational goals.
Emphasis areas include but are not limited to museum/interpretive studies, exhibitions, communications (marketing/public relations), education/curriculum, and business administration.
If you are interested, apply through our website at https://gahc.org/internships/ or contact clare@gahc.org
At this time we are unable to offer paid internships but we work with universities to make sure students receive credits for their work. Internship offerings are limited each term but students can apply more than once.
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Join us on Sunday for our presentation-style version of our summer walking tours! Enjoy the stories and history of our neighborhood from the comfort of our air conditioning 🥵. Plus, see historic and present-day photos of the sites we visit on our tours. This is free for members, and $5 for non-members. Register online, link in bio. …
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