Noticias del IIE
Las últimas noticias de Instituto Internacional e información sobre nuestras actividades
A Day in the life of the International Institute
To understand the day-to-day life of the International Institute in Spain, it helps to go back to its history and origins. Founded in 1892 by Alice Gordon Gulick, the Institute has served a fundamental role in the promotion of educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Spain. As the founder, Gordon Gulick’s principal
Un día en la vida del Instituto Internacional
Para entender el día a día del Instituto Internacional en España, ayuda conocer su historia y sus orígenes. Fundado en 1892 por Alice Gordon Gulick, el Instituto ha sido un puente para el intercambio educativo y cultural entre España y Estados Unidos. El objetivo de la fundadora fue eliminar las barreras que impedían el acceso
Taller ‘Do-it-Together: Participatory in Action’ con Edward Clapp
El pasado viernes 14 de febrero tuvo lugar en el Instituto Internacional en España el taller ‘Do-it-Together: Participatory in Action’ ofrecido por Edward Clapp, investigador principal de Project Zero en la Universidad de Harvard. Su investigación en Project Zero sobre la creatividad y la innovación en la pedagogía, se basa en la integración de habilidades
Becas parciales Ruth Lee Kennedy – Abierta la convocatoria 2025-2026
Abierta la convocatoria 2025-2026 de las becas parciales o bolsas de viaje «Ruth Lee Kennedy» El Instituto Internacional en España y la Comisión de Intercambio Cultural, Educativo y Científico entre España y los Estados Unidos de América (Programa Fulbright) anuncian la convocatoria de dos becas parciales (bolsas de viaje) para investigación en los Estados Unidos.
Introducing Library League: A Monthly Program for Readers of All Ages By Hilary Misle
We’re excited to introduce Library League, a monthly program at the American Library of the International Institute in Spain. Young readers and their families are invited to explore books, develop research skills, and engage in interactive literacy activities. Each month, Library League members will embark on new adventures designed to foster a lifelong love of
Halloween Concert: The Louisiana Cats. An Interview with D.D. Dunn
On October 31, the International Institute presents The Louisiana Cats in concert, performing their signature blend of American blues, country, and rock & roll, but with a special program in celebration of Halloween. «The Louisiana Cats Halloween Concert» features lead singer D.D. Dunn, founder Paul Whitelam, and bandmates Kester Jones, Jonathan Colombo, Oscar Sánchez, Fer Soneira,
Programación especial en el Instituto con motivo de las elecciones estadounidenses
[En español debajo] This year’s election has been characterized as unprecedented from the beginning. In order to understand the nuances of this election and recognize its oddities, a general understanding of the US election system is required. The US has not seen an electoral race this close since the 1960s and it is impossible to
La fiesta del 4 de julio
First, Some History… On July 4th, 1776, the founding fathers of the United States signed the Declaration of Independence. From that day forward, the 4th of July has been celebrated as a national holiday. In defiance of the British monarchy, America declared itself free and independent in 1776, but to whom did this promise of
La historia del Juneteenth: día festivo en Estados Unidos
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that marks the day, June 19, 1865, that enslaved people were freed in Galveston, Texas. The name Juneteenth comes from the combination of the words June and Nineteenth. It is also sometimes called Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, and Jubilee Day. Juneteenth only recently
¿Cómo funcionan las elecciones estadounidenses?
2024 is an election year in the US. If you are not from The States, (and maybe even if you are!) you may wonder how on earth US elections work. The whole process differs from that of other countries – and it’s very different from the process in Spain. Frankly, it can be bewildering, so
