The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. This week, we have an update on United Women in Health, an organization founded by SUSI 2021 Education and the Future of Work alumni, Mariana Lemes Diamanto and Mariana Manso from Brazil!
Read on to see how far their organization has come since October!
Read MoreSummer is around the corner and we have a lot of amazing opportunities to stay connected with FIUTS! Congratulations to all the upcoming graduates in the FIUTS Community! We're grateful for the impact you've made during your time at UW. We'll miss you, and we're excited to see what you do next.
The fun isn’t over! There are plenty of opportunities for recent grads, new and current students, and others to continue to build cross-cultural understanding in the coming months. Read on to learn about being a Facilitator, Student Ambassador, FIUTS Intern, and upcoming events!
Read MoreStudents from any university in the Puget Sound region are invited to join FIUTS! Student members at FIUTS are interested in cultural exchange, sharing experiences, and exploring the Puget Sound Region with others. When you become a FIUTS member, you are joining an active and engaged global community, supporting the work of our dynamic organization, and receiving great member benefits! Read on to learn more about our membership program!
Read MoreOn April 21st, FIUTS celebrated our sixth annual Blue Marble Bash! It was a beautiful sight to see our community gathered in one place for the first time in a long time and every single attendee gave their support for FIUTS programs.
During the event, three inspiring students shared their FIUTS stories and the impact FIUTS’ has had on their journey at the University of Washington. Read on to hear from Margaret Tu, Tomoka Xie, and Julian Jordan and their tales on bravery, leadership, and community.
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. Today on Earth Day, meet Anesu, a FIUTS SUSI alum from Zimbabwe, and learn about his work as a Finance and Operations Officer at Grow A Tree Foundation and his efforts against Climate Change in his community.
Read MoreDid you miss a chance to look at our April 2022 E-Intercom? The FIUTS E-Intercom is a monthly newsletter sent out to subscribers at the beginning of the month with upcoming events, important FIUTS updates, calls to action, and more! Want to stay updated on what’s happening at FIUTS? Subscribe here under our “Sign up for our E-Newsletter” and be one of the first to see upcoming news!
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. Today, meet Witness, a FIUTS SUSI alum from Botswana, and learn about his innovative work in providing networking and business opportunities to young entrepreneurs.
Read MoreThe FIUTS MLLI is a virtual exchange for young journalists and media-makers in Mali. Participants learn about media literacy, combating misinformation, leadership development, and project planning while connecting with peers and professionals in the U.S.
Although this program is currently online, FIUTS has still had the opportunity to have FIUTS Student Ambassadors involved. Ambassadors are a critical piece of the program and act as peer mentors, cultural liaisons, friends, and student leaders. During the 16-week virtual exchange program, the MLLI participants and FIUTS Student Ambassadors will learn from one another and developed a special friendship!
Meet Rituraj, Luqi, Jadene, Evelyn, Aliene, Norma, Yukako, Mariam, Bugre, Noah, and Elle!
Read MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. Today, meet Alex, a FIUTS YAP alum from Peru, and learn about his work with teaching English and providing students with a safe place for promoting equality and excellence.
Read MoreFIUTS is proud to announce its selection as an Alumni Enrichment Institute Partner for the 2022 Alumni Enrichment Institutes, an opportunity for 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni to travel to the United States in summer 2022. Read on to learn more about the Alumni Enrichment Institute and FIUTS’s plan for this July!
Read MoreMarch 8 is International Women’s Day! FIUTS is so proud of all the incredible students and alumni in our community who are empowering themselves and others to make the world a more equitable and just place for people of all genders.
Read MoreFIUTS was honored to virtually host two groups of students from the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) program in summer 2021 and winter 2022. While these programs would normally take place in person, we were thrilled with how much these incredible young leaders were able to learn and accomplish through their five-week virtual programs.
Read MoreThe Taiwan Studies Program at the University of Washington (UW) may sound familiar to people with research interests in relation to the island nation, but what you might not know is that this academic program now has a twin—the UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program. Read on to learn more about this amazing CulturalFest Sponsor and their amazing program!
Read MoreOne 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 MoreAlumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, meet Helga, a FIUTS and UW Alumna from Belgium, and learn about her work as a biogeochemistry and soil scientist!
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 MoreAnnouncing a brand-new, very exciting FIUTS program! The FIUTS Media Literacy and Leadership Institute (MLLI) is a virtual exchange experience for 20 competitively selected young journalists and media-makers in Mali.
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