FIUTS Virtual Discussion Series

Launched in June 2020, FIUTS Virtual Discussion Series programs have brought people from different backgrounds together through mutual learning and dialogue in a virtual setting. Groups meet weekly over the course of 4-5 weeks and focus on a specific topic, so that participants can get to know one another and delve deeply into an issue that interests them.

Interested in participating, or want to suggest a topic for a future series? Email info@fiuts.org.

Past Programs

VIRTUAL Discussion Series on Race & Racism in the U.S.

In this five-week series, we talk about race in the context of recent protests across the U.S. and around the world against systemic racism and police brutality against Black people. Participants support those who did not grow up in the U.S. in better understanding current race relations here, and offer those who did grow up in the U.S. a chance to better understand race relations in other parts of the world and how people in other countries perceive race relations in the U.S.

This discussion series is held each quarter. Learn more here.

VIRTUAL Discussion Series on the 2020 U.S. Election

•Interest providing, may be updated for the upcoming 2024 U.S. Election.

These discussions provided a space for international students to learn about and discuss what’s happening in U.S. politics right now, how our government and elections work, and the challenges our society is currently facing around making sense of our history, our values, and where we go from here. Guest experts joined to share their insights on immigration policy, media, the Electoral College, voting rights, voter suppression, and more.

virtual discussion series on creating social change

This series focused on the many ways individuals can create social change in their communities and the world - and provided a platform for participants to engage in dialogue about what their role can be in making a difference.