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One more day until CulturalFest! Today’s final FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on Unity and Memory- Seattle Iranian Choir! They are an ensemble with members from the local Iranian-American community. They will be performing tomorrow, at the FIUTS CulturalFest Performance Showcase! Continue reading to learn more!
Read MoreToday’s FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on Awaaz! Awaaz is an a cappella team that takes songs from South-Asian and Western culture and creates harmonious arrangements of all varieties. Continue reading to learn more!
Read MoreToday’s FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on Taiko Kai from the University of Washington at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase.Taiko drumming has a long history in Japan and is used as a part of various celebrations and ceremonies. Read more on to learn more!
Read MoreToday’s CulturalFest Spotlight is on Annie Yao- A solo performer at this year’s CulturalFest Performance Showcase. She will be performing a Chinese traditional Dai dance called Yue Zhi Hua Yu, or Dancing in the Moonlight. Read more to learn more about this beautiful performance!
Read More“As an aspiring data scientist, it is important for me to learn as much as I can about different populations and their needs. I am hoping that by improving my intercultural understanding so I can be a better advocate for disadvantaged communities in the tech industry.” Read on to learn more about Shari and her experience with FIUTS!
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. Today the spotlight is on Peking Opera “Duan mi Jian” . The performers hope to share a part of the life and history of “Beijingers” people through this rich and unfathomable cultural heritage.
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. Today the spotlight is on the Colors of Thailand Cultural Booth, tabling at the CulturalFest International Expo.
Read More“I know how important it is for some students to have a support base, and through FIUTS I have become a point of reference for those students in need.” Read more about Chau Nguyen and her experience at FIUTS!
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. Today the spotlight is on Guqin- Evening Song of the Drunk Fisherman, a solo performance by Pei Zheng. The Guqin is a plucked seven-string traditional Chinese musical instrument. Pei is eager to show the audience the elegance and beauty in this traditional and ancient art.
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. Today the spotlight is on the Japanese Culture Booth tabling at the CulturalFest International Expo.
Read More“A big part of creating more inclusive environments is to converse and create understanding across different perspectives.” Read more about Jaden and his experience with FIUTS!
Read MoreToday’s FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on Sayaw Filipino Folk Dance Troupe - a student-based performing arts dance group of the Filipino American Student Association at the University of Washington. They hope to spark a desire to learn more about Filipino folk dances from the stage at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 19th. Read on to learn more about them!
Read MoreEvery quarter, FIUTS is lucky enough to have student interns who help us with all kinds of tasks in our office while having an opportunity to meet people, gain work experience, and learn about international education.Meet our three amazing interns who are joining us for the Winter quarter!
Read MoreOver the next few weeks, we will be sharing more about the performers and booths who will be sharing their talents at CulturalFest. Today the spotlight is on the Taiwanese Culture Booth tabling at the CulturalFest International Expo.
Read MoreThe Betty and Hiro Ogawa award is awarded annually to a student in recognition of their work to promote Japan/U.S. relations through their involvement in FIUTS programs…
Read More“I will always respect the unknown, allow myself to learn, and inspire people around me to do the same thing with me.” Read more about Luqi and her time in FIUTS!
Read MoreToday’s FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on UW Kahaani. They will be doing a Bollywood fusion dance and connecting it with other types of dance forms and bringing a fresh perspective to the stage at the CulturalFest Performance Showcase on February 19th. Read on to learn more about them!
Read MoreThis week’s FIUTS CulturalFest Spotlight is on Margaret Tu and her Showcase performance. She will be singing in Taiwanese Mandarin in hopes of being a bridge between mainstream society and Taiwan indigenous peoples. Read on to learn more about Margaret!
Read MoreFIUTS is excited to welcome a new work-study to our Student Staff!
Jazlyn Jacobs will play a critical role in creating impactful and transformative programs for students at the University of Washington and beyond.
Read more about them here and stop by our office in Schmitz 250 to greet them in person!
Read More“By educating ourselves and others through engagement, we can develop more compassion towards others.” Meet Bowen, a current member of the FIUTS Student Board!
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