The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
From January to February of the 2020 school year, FIUTS hosted 20 high achieving African Students through the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Civic Engagement. Students were selected from the countries of South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Mali…
Read MoreAlissa Mustre del Rio, alumna of the University of Washington and former facilitator, intern, and student board member, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
Read MoreSuzete Da Graça André, a student at Eduardo Mondlane University and alumna of the 2020 Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
Read MoreAman Panach, an alumna of the University of Washington and a former Community Programs Assistant at FIUTS, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
Read MoreToday on International Women’s Day, a special day of recognition during Women’s History Month, FIUTS is excited to announce the start of a blog series that will feature stories of current students, staff, and alumni as they work to advance women’s rights and social equity around the globe…
Read MoreThis February, 14 students took a weekend trip to Sequim, Washington, to explore the diverse coastline, forests, and culture that make up the Puget Sound region…
Read MoreThis February, FIUTS welcomed students from Tokyo Tech for two days as part of their study abroad program on cultural exchange and communication…
Read MoreOn February 8, 2020, the FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase brought together the Seattle-area community to watch song, dance, and poetry performances representing the cultures of Malawi, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma, Pan-Africa, China, Belarus, and South Korea..
Read MoreOver 1,500 community members, K-12 students, and UW students explored booths from around the world at CulturalFest International Expo 2020…
Read MoreFIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international students, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Adelia…
Read MoreFIUTS is glad to welcome 20 undergraduates from Angola, Botswana, Mali, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe as part of The Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement this January…
Read MoreWe're excited to announce this year's lineup of talented performers from around the world at FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase 2020…
Read MoreDick Koontz and Jill Paaso recently retired in Romania after hosting international students through FIUTS for twenty years…
Read MoreLayla Jamil came to FIUTS because of dance. She performed atthe FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase as part of Sevdah Seattle, a Bosnian Folklore group…
Read MoreWhen Nandini Valsan joined the UW as an exchange student in 1996, she didn’t expect UW and FIUTS to become such an important part of her life…
Read MoreYour gift to FIUTS promotes cross-cultural and cross-generational connections. Leann Onishi was three years old when her parents, Martha and Kenji Onishi began hosting with FIUTS…
Read MoreThanksgiving Hosting has been a hallmark FIUTS tradition since the organization’s founding in the 1940s…
Read MoreFIUTS is excited to welcome two new full-time staff members to our office! The new Manager of Student Programs, Alex Radi, and the new Student Programs Coordinator, Vy Chuong, will play an integral role in creating impactful and transformative programs for students at the University of Washington and beyond.
Read MoreBud Bard, Executive Director of FIUTS from 1967-1972, was awarded the Imperial Decoration “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” by the Japanese Consulate on November 14, 2019. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made distinguished achievements…
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