The FIUTS blog is updated several times a week with stories and news from the FIUTS community of students, hosts, staff, alumni, and more.
While most FIUTS programming has changed due to Covid-19, one program has stayed mostly the same: the FIUTS Pen Pal Program! Like any fall quarter at FIUTS, University of Washington students have written letters back and forth with local elementary school students. One fun thing that the pen pals did together was a monster-drawing activity! Check out drawings from the pen pals here… and learn how to be a pen pal this coming winter!
Read MoreIn November, the FIUTS Student Board held a t-shirt design competition to raise money for student leadership development and CulturalFest 2021…
Read MoreThe 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 fourth week of the contest features Africa..
Read MoreEach 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.”
Read MoreLooking 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…
Read MoreFIUTS is excited to announce that we are now an affiliate of Bookshop, an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores…
Read MoreThe 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..
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreFIUTS 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreDuring 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!
Read MoreDuring 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!
Read MoreDuring 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!
Read MoreOn October 3, 2020, FIUTS friends joined together for Seattle Challenge, a small team-based scavenger hunt across the city of Seattle…
Read More“I consider myself a global citizen. I call all of the places I've lived long enough and built strong attachment with my home.”
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreToday 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…
Read MoreGeocaching 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…
Read MoreHave 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!
Read More“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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