The Bhutanese Community Association of Akron will host its Annual Festival on Saturday, Aug. 19, noon to 5 p.m. at the University of Akron, in the third floor ballroom at the Student Union. The festival will showcase Nepali music, dance, speeches and food. Members of the community will also address the crowd, including University President Matthew Wilson, Cuyahoga Falls Mayor … [Read more...]
From Nepal to Akron: Refugee’s journey brings new opportunity (Article and Video)
Refugee studies computer engineering, works at International Institute of Akron -- Sagar Timsina doesn’t remember Bhutan. The 22-year-old was only a couple months old when his parents were forced to leave their country and their home. Sitting in his family’s home in Akron, he explains how his family came to live in the United States. He seems comfortable in the space, … [Read more...]
