Each year on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, the world celebrates Giving Tuesday: “a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.”
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for your little one, teenager, niece, nephew, grandchild, or neighbor? We've curated a collection of books to captivate attention and spark joy for children and teens spending extra time at home…
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FIUTS is excited to announce that we are now an affiliate of Bookshop, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores…
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The FIUTS Global Month Photo Contest - a part of UW Global Month - is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS global community to share images from different regions around the world. The third week of the contest features Asia..
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The FIUTS Global Month Photo Contest - a part of UW Global Month - is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS global community to share images from different regions around the world. The second week of the contest features photos from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean …
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FIUTS is holding a T-shirt design contest through Bonfire to raise money for our annual CulturalFest event! This is a great opportunity to showcase your creative side while supporting your community.
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The FIUTS Global Month Photo Contest - a part of UW Global Month - is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS global community to share images from different regions around the world. The first week features North America, and we received beautiful photos taken by photographers from around the world.
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During this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
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During this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
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During this year’s Annual Campaign, staff from each program area are sharing how FIUTS’ ongoing work is keeping us motivated and inspired. We hope you enjoy this glimpse behind the scenes!
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On October 3, 2020, FIUTS friends joined together for Seattle Challenge, a small team-based scavenger hunt across the city of Seattle…
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“I consider myself a global citizen. I call all of the places I've lived long enough and built strong attachment with my home.”
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In a normal year, students from every corner of the globe would be packing bags and boarding planes to Seattle and the University of Washington. FIUTS would be stuffing nametags, ordering pallets of food for the annual community barbeque, and greeting each of the year’s 2,000+ new international students in person. This fall is different…
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Today on Indigenous People’s Day, FIUTS celebrates Native American peoples and commemorates their diverse histories and cultures. We are honored to share the words of Luiza Prestes, descendant of native peoples of Brazil, who built community with the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe of Sequim while visiting as an Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences Ph.D. student at the University of Washington in 2019…
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Geocaching is a real-life, global treasure hunt. Members have hidden caches (think mini-treasure chests) around the world for other people to find using GPS coordinates. There are official caches hidden in cities, beaches and on mountain trails all over the world…
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Have you recently moved to Seattle’s University District? Have you lived there for a couple years? For anyone looking to explore the lovely and dynamic neighborhood wrapped around the University of Washington campus, check out the following recommendations!
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“During these discussions there was a lot of diversity in responses, as participants represented various nationalities, races, and age groups. Over the course of 5 weeks, we were able to hold space for difficult conversations while respecting each other’s viewpoints and perspectives.”
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Hola! My name is Simran and I am an incoming graduate student at Foster School of Business. Hailing from a multi-cultural land, I have always been very enthusiastic about knowing and learning different cultures…
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Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a rule change that would place new, stricter time limits on international student visas. While this proposed rule does not immediately affect current students, we want to share information about what it could mean if it does take effect, and what our community can do to make our voices heard…
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The FIUTS Photo Contest is a weekly opportunity for members of the FIUTS community to share images from around the world. The theme for this week was "sunsets.” Over the past week, we have received photos of thirteen beautiful sunsets from photographers from Angola, Malaysia, Brazil, Colombia, India, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United States…
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