Events

Photo Gallery

Ellen Frierson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:32:44 -0800

Above is a highlight slideshow of recent FIUTS events.

Fulbright Visiting Scholars

FIUTS Outreach — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:40:00 -0800

Welcome to the Fulbright Visiting Scholars event page. Below are all the upcoming activities for this year. If you would like to participate or if you have any questions please email outreach@fiuts.org

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Enrichment Program is conducted in association with the Council for International Exchange of Scholars. The Fulbright Program is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State.

September 28, 2012: Welcome Reception at Wing Luke Asian American Museum

Welcome reception at Wing Luke Museum of the Asian American Experience with a docent museum tour and welcoming remarks by FIUTS staff.

October 27, 2012: Seattle Underground Tour

The group will attend a guided tour through the subterranean passages that once were the main roadways and first-floor store fronts of old downtown Seattle. The tour would be followed by dinner at a downtown restaurant.

November 22, 2012: Thanksgiving Dinner with Community Hosts

Fulbright Scholars will be placed individually and in small groups for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with local families.

December 8, 2012: Nutcracker Ballet

Scholars will enjoy the Pacific Northwest Ballet’s rendition of the Nutcracker. The ballet will be preceded by a backstage tour of the production.

January 19, 2013: Snowshoeing at Steven’s Pass

The group will travel to nearby Steven’s Pass for a day of snowshoeing on trails with FIUTS Facilitators and staff.

March 16, 2013: Tillicum Village Outing

Scholars will take a ferry to Tillicum Village for a Native American dance and music performance and traditional dinner.

April 12, 26, 2013: Global Ambassador Day

The group will present information about their home countries to elementary students alongside FIUTS' Global Ambassador Program

April 20, 2013: Earth Day Duwamish River Clean Up

The group will participate in Bellevue’s Earth Day park enhancement projects. Projects will include planting, trail resurfacing and removing invasive species. Projects will be followed by a family oriented festival. The festival will feature local environmental organizations hosting free activities, ranger walks and demonstrations.

April 28, 2013: Mariner’s Game

Fulbright scholars, Fulbright alumni, and FIUTS staff will enjoy a game at Seattle’s Safeco Field.

FIUTS Events and Social Programs

John Charlton — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:10:00 -0800

FIUTS plans many events both around Seattle and the UW campus, as well as excursions in and around the greater Puget Sound region. These events & activities are a great way to make friends and get to know this beautiful area! Our events and activities programs are primarily designed for UW graduate and undergraduate students, as well as visiting faculty, scholars and ELP students. Trip details will be made available 2-3 weeks prior to t he event in the FIUTS office, at Wednesday Lunches and via our weekly e-newsletter. Students and scholars can sign up in person with FIUTS staff.

Some events are open to non-students as well - for complete details, please see our online calendar of events.

How to Sign-up for Events

1. Read the FIUTS E-News! Each FIUTS event is announced in our weekly newsletter. You can register to receive the newsletter online at the FIUTS website: www.fiuts.org (on the right hand side of the page).

2. You can usually sign-up for an event 2-3 weeks before it happens. To participate, come to the FIUTS office (HUB 206), register your name, and pay the event fee. FIUTS members have a priority registration period where they can sign-up for events before the general public. For downtown ELP students, FIUTS staff will visit the downtown ELP campus each week.

3. Become a FIUTS member! You can do this at the FIUTS office in the HUB, room 206. Members can pay lower event fees and are allowed to sign-up for events earlier than non-members.

Events & Activities Refund Policy

-Cancel up to 3 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the event: Full refund minus 25%

-Cancel within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of the event: No refund unless we can fill the spot

-No refunds will be given to "no-shows"

Wednesday Lunch

John Charlton — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:00 -0800

Wednesday Lunch - A University of Washington Institution

The FIUTS Wednesday Lunch program is the largest international gathering on the University of Washington campus, and is held once a month from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Each month hundreds of local and international students mingle with community members to discuss international issues, enjoy a free lunch spread, and make new friends.

Check the FIUTS event calendar to learn when the next Wednesday Lunch will be. In Fall 2012, FIUTS will return to the beautifully renovated Husky Union Building (HUB) where we will continue the new tradition of a monthly Wednesday Lunch in the South Ballroom of the HUB.

FIUTS is also committed to providing sustainable and environmentally responsible programs. The FIUTS Wednesday lunch program recycles over 80% of its materials, and provides on site-composting. In addition, although the beverages at Wednesday Lunch are free, FIUTS asks that you bring your own mug or cup to enjoy them. For those who come to Wednesday lunch without their own cup, reusable FIUTS mugs and glassware will be available for purchase on site.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Michael Rooney, FIUTS Office and Operations Coordinator.