FIUTS Blog

The FIUTS staff is saying goodbye to our amazing intern, Sayoko, who returns to Japan next week. Today is the last day in the office for our awesome Winter quarter intern, Sayoko Suzuki. Here's an interview with Sayoko to share a little bit about who she is and what she has done in the last few months during her time with FIUTS…

Beautiful photos by members of the FIUTS community from around the globe. The monthly FIUTS Photo Contest is an opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this month was "Cities of the World" and we received photos of cities in eleven different countries, taken by photographers from China, France, India, Australia, England, Taiwan, Thailand, and the U.S…

Saleh shares photos and more from the recent Global Getaway adventure. By Saleh Alwabel, FIUTS Facilitator: On Feb 15th-17th, FIUTS had a trip to Portland to explore the city with 28 international students led by amazing facilitators (Jeremy, Charles and Michel). It was one of the best FIUTS events I ever had because I had the opportunity to meet awesome students from around the world; from Cambodia, China, Taiwan, Morocco, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Korea, Australia and Yemen…

Local and international news coverage of CulturalFest 2014 from The Daily, The Seattle Times, and a news program in Bulgaria! CulturalFest 2014 was a huge success! We're still working our way through the many photos and videos from the International Expo, the Performance Showcase, and the Benefit Reception & Silent Auction and will share them on the blog and our Facebook album soon. In the meantime, here's some news coverage of the event. Thanks to all who participated! …

Diana Gao has performed at some of the top concert halls in China, and you can see her on Saturday at CulturalFest! Diana Gao is one of twelve acts that the audience at the 2014 CulturalFest Performance Showcase will have the opportunity to enjoy…

You may think you know France, but read this blog (and come to the International Expo) and take another look! Visiting the CulturalFest International Expo on February 7 is a way to travel the world in just one day - and to do it for free! The Expo features booths led by University of Washington international students from all over the world who are eager to teach others about their home communities and cultures…

There's so much to learn about India, and the members of the India booth at the CulturalFest International Expo are ready to share their perspectives. Visiting the CulturalFest International Expo on February 7 is a way to travel the world in just one day - and to do it for free! The Expo features booths led by University of Washington international students from all over the world who are eager to teach others about their home communities and cultures…

A CulturalFest favorite will return to the Meany Hall stage on Saturday with new dances to perform! Grupo Violeta Parra is one of twelve acts performing at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 8 at Meany Hall. Learn more about CulturalFest - we hope to see you there! …

Participating at CulturalFest for the first time, this talented group will take the stage with their unique Bollywood dance performance!The UW Kahaani is one of twelve acts performing at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 8 at Meany Hall. Learn more about CulturalFest - we hope to see you there! …

The winners of January's FIUTS Photo Contest! Every month this year, we'll be announcing a theme for a photo contest open to all members of the FIUTS community around the world - students, alumni, hosts, volunteers, former staff, partners, and friends. The photo contest is an opportunity for you to share your artistic views of the world around you, no matter where you are…

An interview with Ana-Maria, the leader of the Bulgaria booth at the upcoming CulturalFest International Expo. Visiting the CulturalFest International Expo on February 7 is a way to travel the world in just one day - and to do it for free! The Expo features booths led by University of Washington international students from all over the world who are eager to teach others about their home communities and cultures…

The FIUTS Explore the World program connects international students with a local after-school program. By Meredith Stilwell, FIUTS Education Programs Assistant…

Two local taiko drumming groups will collaborate for a not-to-be-missed performance at CulturalFest! For the second year, the spectacular art of Japanese taiko drumming will be part of the CulturalFest Performance Showcase - and for the first time, the act will be a collaboration between two local performers: Kaze Daiko, a performing taiko group for youth and young adults, and Taiko Kai, a newly formed University of Washington student-led group…

Meet Brenda and Bruce, who have been hosting new FIUTS students for 30 years! For this month's entry in the host profile series, here's an interview with Bruce and Brenda, who have been hosting FIUTS students for about three decades! …

Learn about one of our first-time CulturalFest performers! Guest Post by Kelsi Cunniff…

They'll be performing Raas, a traditional Indian folk dance, at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase. UW DangeRaas Dawgs is one of twelve acts at the upcoming CulturalFest Performance Showcase (Saturday, February 8, 7:30 PM at Meany Hall). Read on to learn more about who they are and what their performance is about! …