The FIUTS Photo Contest is an opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. In honor of World Cities Day on October 31, the theme for this month is "Cities of the World.”
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For over thirty years, Martha Onishi was a fixture in the FIUTS community. From hosting countless students, to volunteering at Wednesday Lunch, to cooking treats for the FIUTS staff, Martha and Kenji Onishi represented the living embodiment of the FIUTS mission in action.
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Thirty hosts opened up their hearts on September 24th, 2021 to host a dinner for over 130 students. This was the ultimate warm welcome to incoming international students for the Fall quarter and resuming of in-person classes. We are so grateful to all the participants, both hosts, and students, for taking part in this new program in place of our yearly BBQ. Read more about their impact!
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SEATTLE CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: The FIUTS Seattle Challenge is an opportunity for international students to meet new people and explore different neighborhoods in and near the downtown area of Seattle. We had over 150 students register for this exciting day and they explored 20 individual locations all over Seattle. Unique treasures to Seattlites such as the Seattle Art Museum, Gum Wall, the first Starbucks, Panama Hotel, the Fremont Troll, the Elliott Bay Book Company, and more were highlights of this adventurous day.
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FIUTS is excited to welcome three new program coordinators to our full-time staff! The new Students Programs Coordinator, Hyerim Park, the new Outreach & Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Hilary Zuniga Camacho, and the new Education Program Coordinator, Jason Evans will play a critical role in creating impactful and transformative programs for students at the University of Washington and beyond.
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There are plenty of opportunities for recent grads, current students, hosts, and others to continue to build cross-cultural understanding in the coming months. Here are a few ways to stay engaged with FIUTS this summer!
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Though we weren’t able to dance together in person this year, planning and attending the virtual Global Gala was a great experience for many students. Read what the two co-chairs of the Global Gala planning committee, Nghi and Thena, had to say about what it was like to plan and attend this virtual event!
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FIUTS is proud to celebrate Francis Abugbilla and Bertwocane Adera, two FIUTS students who were selected this year! We asked them share how FIUTS has impacted their UW experience. Here is what they had to say…
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Over the past weeks, we have been posting student speeches from the Blue Marble Bash celebration. Last but certainly not least, we are happy to present Naisha’s inspiring FIUTS story that she shared at the event. We hope you enjoy her of tale of perseverance, joy, and making connections despite challenging times.
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Have you heard of the FIUTS Discord? This new social media platform connects FIUTS students and community members from around the world. Continue reading to learn about Hao’s experiences as a member of the FIUTS Discord.
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This year’s Blue Marble Bash included speeches from inspiring students, like the members of Unplugged, who have been a part of our work during this past year. In their touching speech at the Blue Marble Bash, Sairandri, Daniel, Vaidehi, Rishabh, and Mayukha reflect on music, FIUTS, and sharing culture through art!
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FIUTS Facilitators are student leaders from all over the world who welcome new international visitors, help organize events, and lead activities for hundreds of students each quarter. Read on to find out more about the FIUTS facilitator experience from Lucy Liu.
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This year’s virtual Blue Marble Bash featured speeches from inspiring students who have been a part of our work during this past year. We hope you enjoy this inspiring (and funny) speech from three members of the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board: Emerson, Michelle, and Thena!
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I think the best part has been getting to know people better and feeling like I'm really part of an inclusive community. I've made quite a few friends through it that I would not have otherwise…
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Join our incredible team captains to help them meet their fundraising goals and show your support! To join a team, simply make a donation to the cause of your choice. Teams, captains, and goals are listed below…
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The FIUTS Student Board is an elected group of student leaders who support FIUTS work on campus and represent the student perspective as voting members of the Board of Trustees. In addition to serving as Board Members, The Student Board produces events, takes part in ongoing leadership development, and provides strategic leadership to the staff and organization…
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In honor of International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2021, we’re looking back at the last Visiting Program that FIUTS was able to host in person prior to the COVID-19 pandemic: The FIUTS Sports & Culture Exchange Program with Waseda University.
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Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Gizem!
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FIUTS is currently partnering with World Learning to recruit students ages 14-19 from the state of Washington to participate in this summer’s The Experiment Digital Youth Leadership & Community Service virtual exchange program. Read an interview with Aria, a past program participant, to learn more.
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