Meet the 2023 Ehime Participants!
The Diversity and Education Program with Ehime University, is a short-term visiting program for 6 undergraduate students from Ehime University in Japan from March 6th to March 19th. During the 2-week program, students will gain understanding of U.S. diversity and the U.S. education system. They will grow their leadership capacity, expand their English language skills, and become acquainted with people and places of interest in Seattle. Participants will take English classes during many of the mornings, followed by site visits to schools and organizations, cultural excursions, communication workshops, and more. Keep reading to learn more about the participants that will be landing in Seattle very soon!
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FIUTS 2023 CulturalFest International Expo Recap!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit the FIUTS 2023 CulturalFest International Expo this past Saturday at Benaroya Hall. We hope you enjoyed learning about new cultures, whether it was through arts & crafts, sampling tasty snacks, or watching live performances by different student groups. No need to worry if you missed out: we’ve got a little photo recap of the expo, just keep scrolling!
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FIUTS CulturalFest 2023 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 2023. These amazing individuals and groups will share music and dance at Benaroya Hall on Saturday, February 25th, 2023. Get your tickets here!
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Crossing Cultures! | FIUTS’ Annual Holiday Book List
FIUTS is gratified to announce that Bookshop continues to support our world through its own mission of sustaining independent bookstores online. That means any purchase you make through the site using one of our links supports us, aids local bookstores, and a little joy to the life of your favorite multicultural bookworm! Browse our Bookshop for FIUTS staff recommendations that might speak to you or other international minds!
https://bookshop.org/lists/crossing-cultures-fiuts-annual-holiday-book-list
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FIUTS Scholarship Opportunity: 2023 Betty and Hiro Ogawa Award
The Ogawa Award grants one flexible scholarship each year to a University of Washington graduate or undergraduate student from any country in recognition of their work to promote cross-cultural understanding between Japan and the United States through their involvement in FIUTS programs. The selected recipient will be notified on February 15, and the award will be presented on the stage at Benaroya Hall during FIUTS CulturalFest on February 25, 2023. Applications are now open for this year’s Betty and Hiro Ogawa Award.
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Staff Feature: Ellen Frierson
If you’ve been around the FIUTS office in the last 10 years, you’ve definitely had the pleasure of meeting Ellen! Ellen is the Director of Education and Outreach at FIUTS, and is responsible for the success of dozens of FIUTS Visiting Programs. She can always be counted on to share some wisdom or a funny joke during meetings. After over a decade on staff, today is Ellen’s last day at FIUTS. All of us here at FIUTS are so lucky to have had her as our coworker! Keep reading to get to know Ellen and her FIUTS story.
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Staff Feature: Jason Evans!
You might have seen our recent posts about visiting programs and SUSI participants, both huge parts of what FIUTS does throughout the year. One of the people responsible for the success of visiting programs is FIUTS staff member Jason Evans. If you’ve visited the FIUTS office, you know that Jason is always willing to lend a helping hand or brighten the office with his infectious laughter. Keep reading to get to know Jason and his FIUTS story!
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Meet Our Work Study Students!
If you’ve visited the FIUTS office, you’ve probably had the pleasure of meeting one or both of our work study students. Both Nila and Sharon help FIUTS staff with day-to-day operations and are integral to FIUTS’ success on and off-campus.
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October Events Recap
Pumpkin carvings, costume contests, and tractor rides are all fall staples here in Washington. Students and staff at FIUTS had a blast celebrating fall and Halloween during the month of October. Check out their adventures via photo slideshow and visit the November Events Calendar if you’d like to join us for November celebrations!
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American Leadership Experience with Cameroon and Pakistan: A Photo Journey
From September 17-25, FIUTS was honored to welcome a group of students and their adult mentor from Cameroon and Pakistan as part of the American Leadership Experience (ALEX) in partnership with American Councils for International Education. Take a look at what these students experienced through this photo journey documenting their time here.
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FIUTS at a Glance for 2021-2022
As we approach our goal for the Big Moves Campaign, we want to share the impactful work all of you have made possible in the last year and the type of powerful work you are helping fund this coming year. A big thank you to all of our supporters and donors thus far! Please donate today, if you haven’t already, and help contribute to cross-cultural understanding and building global communities. Continue reading to see all the work FIUTS has done in 2021-2022 and how you can help it continue!
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Meet the 2022 Youth Entrepreneurs from Latvia!
From August 9-16, 2022, 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. Read on to learn more about this amazing group of young people!
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August 2022: E-Intercom
Did you miss a chance to look at our August 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!
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Summer Opportunities for the Seattle Community
This summer is full of engagement opportunities for individuals in the Seattle community looking to expand their global connections! Read on for upcoming day and homestay hosting options, events, and steps on how to get involved.
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May 2022: E-Intercom
Did you miss a chance to look at our May 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!
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Summer Opportunities with FIUTS for Students
Summer 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!
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Become a FIUTS Member!
Students 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!
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Blue Marble Bash Student Speeches 2022
On 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.
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April 2022: E-Intercom
Did 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!
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The Taiwan Studies Arts and Culture Program : a CulturalFest Sponsor
The 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!
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