A traditional activity at Japanese summer festivals – kingyo sukui (goldfish scooping) – will be part of the fun at CulturalFest2024 Expo through Mia Chon and the Japan Student Association at University of Washington . . .
Read MoreThis special award began with Betty Jean Crouch, a student who came to the University of Washington in the mid 1960’s to study sociology. During her student years she volunteered for FIUTS and met Hiro Ogawa . . .
Read MoreSince the start of our campaign in September, so many of you—alumni both here and around the world, local hosts, community members, and local organizations and institutions—have helped support FIUTS . . .
Read MoreMy FIUTS Journey: I became part of FIUTS in 2022 as a student focusing on database and community programs while pursuing my computer science degree at University of Washington…
Read MoreHere at FIUTS, we’re always looking for ways to show gratitude for what we have, especially when it comes to the support we have from our colleagues. In this post, we show gratitude to all the amazing work that our Manager of Education Programs has accomplished in the past year. Read about Olena’s journey at FIUTS so far..
Read MoreThis year FIUTS students and staff come together again to share their favorite books that illuminate international understanding. If you’re book buying, buy to support FIUTS too.
Read MoreA Thanksgiving holiday well spent thanks to our wonderful hosts and passionate students! Read more about what FIUTS has been up to during Thanksgiving weekend.
Read MoreOver the years, we’ve created so many memories with our host families. Their engagement in our students’ lives has been more joyous than words could describe. Read more about our host appreciation night and check out all the photos we’ve gathered throughout the years.
Read MoreBoard of Trustee Jayasri Ghosh speaks on the deep value of giving voice to international students.
Read MoreChiann-yu Chen speaks about Leadership at the 75th Donor Appreciation Night.
Read MoreRead more about the ALEX program and check out the highlights of our participants from Ukraine.
Read MoreRead about our Youth Ambassador Program’ experience in Seattle.
Read More75 years of belonging, leadership, and voice!
Read MorePlease help FIUTS launch another year of global experiences by making a gift to the 2024 FIUTS Annual Campaign. Your donation of $150 today helps to ensure that every student can access the full range of FIUTS programs this school year.
Read MoreCheck out a quick glance at what went down during Welcome Week with FIUTS! Can you find yourself in any of these photos?
Read MoreRead about Alex’s journey with FIUTS for the past 4 years.
Read MoreIn the new FIUTS office, students have well-lit and comfortable spaces for meetings, activities and simply to hang out. FIUTS photographs, cultural artworks and gifts from around the world hang on our walls as reminders of what FIUTS has meant to generations of students.
In the coming months, we will unveil an expression of our immense gratitude for contributors who have made a significant gift…
Read MoreFor 75 years, the Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) has provided a platform for students from all over the world to come together and share cultures, traditions, and perspectives with one another, to connect with members of our community, and to consider their impact on the world. Hear from a FIUTS student, Pei Zheng, on her involvement with the student community.
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