CulturalFest 2022 Spotlight: Childhood Games of Korea Expo Booth
CulturalFest on February 19 will feature 11 performing artists and groups who will share cultures from around the world on the Meany Hall stage as well as numerous cultural booths at the UW HUB sharing over 35 different cultures through music, dance, food, conversation, and interactive activities.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. First up: The South Korea Expo Booth: Childhood Games of Korea
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Host Profile of Charlotte & Wedward: A lifelong friendship made
Meet Charlotte and Wedward - FIUTS hosts who volunteer through homestay, hosted dinners, and visiting programs. Charlotte and her family met Wedward, a former UW student, when they hosted him through FIUTS! They have now been friends for seven years, getting together regularly for dinner, skiing, and collaborating in hosting new students.
Our "Host Profiles" recognize and feature the wonderful hosts in our community whose generosity means the world to our students. Here’s Charlotte and Wedward, sharing their story of what hosting means to them!
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Faces of FIUTS: Meet Rituraj
“I have always focused on uplifting and helping others, whether it be classmates, friends, family or even strangers.” Meet Rituraj, a current member of the FIUTS Student Board!
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Providing Community to International Students: Donate Today
This fall, FIUTS welcomed more than 1,900 new international students to the UW. The FIUTS Orientation program has always focused on building a sense of belonging. This year is even more important because students have faced so many barriers and so much isolation due to the pandemic. International students have come so far and worked so hard to be in Seattle and to pursue their dreams at the UW. As a community, together we can support their strength and meet their enthusiasm. Meet one of the many incredible international students to start at UW: Norma Garfias Avila from Tijuana, Mexico.
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A FIUTS Holiday Gift Idea..
Finding the perfect holiday gift this season doesn’t have to be hard. A good book can be the perfect match for your loved ones! This year, FIUTS is partnering with Bookshop again and we have updated our book recommendations. Not a book lover? Read on for more ways that you can give!
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FIUTS CulturalFest 2022 Lineup
We're excited to announce this year's incredible lineup of talented performers from all over the world at the FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase 2022. These amazing individuals and groups will share music and dance at Meany Hall on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Keep an eye out on our Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for when Tickets go on sale!
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Meet the 2021 Youth Entrepreneurs from Latvia!
From December 1-8, 2021, FIUTS is thrilled to welcome students from Latvia as part of our Youth Entrepreneurship Program! During their week with FIUTS in Seattle, they’ll participate in workshops, site visits, and volunteer service activities focused on entrepreneurship and social impact work.
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Announcing the launch of the FIUTS 2021 Annual Campaign: Supporting Their Strength
Every gift from you helps us to meet students where they are, with the support, opportunities, and community that they want and need as we navigate the next year together.
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FIUTS Photo Contest for #WorldCitiesDay: Cities of the World
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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Remembering Martha Onishi
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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FIUTS Community Hosted Dinner
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 Fall 2021
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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Meet Hyerim, Hilary, and Jason!
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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Summer Opportunities with FIUTS
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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Virtual Global Gala 2021: Looking Back
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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Husky 100: Congratulations Bertwocane and Francis
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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Naisha's Speech at the 2021 Blue Marble Bash
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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Discord Discoveries: Hao Wong
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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Unplugged Speech at the 2021 FIUTS Blue Marble Bash
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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