Zhaneta Hovsepyan, a participant in the FIUTS Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Civic Engagement from our Summer 2023 cohort, recently shared an inspiring update about her work in her community in Armenia.
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Dennis was a lifelong advocate for social justice and community building, known for his work as a co-founder of the Pierce County Alliance and his service in the Washington State House of Representatives.
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Last month, FIUTS had the incredible honor of managing the UUTI Kiribati Camp, where 50 high school students from Kiribati embarked on a transformative journey in Seattle.
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IYLEP, like FIUTS, sometimes leaves people to wonder, what does that stand for . . .
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Forever host Carol O’Brien takes on a visual adventure of students she has hosted over the years . . .
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Each homestay is like a different book—a unique experience. The process of integrating a stranger into your life and building a bond within a week or two is very special . . .
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Anywhere they wanted to go we went together. We walked around Green Lake, went to a cat cafe, hiked through the Arboretum, and . . .
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We experienced India’s extraordinary hospitality from so many people, including Gates Foundation colleagues and FIUTS alumni. I hope they all read this and understand how grateful we are. So why am I sharing all this here? Three reasons . . .
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FIUTS was excited to welcome Bachir Laouali Ousmane and Wanda Heydel to the FIUTS team this winter as Fellows through the Community Engagement Exchange Program.
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It was my first day representing my country in front of such a mass of people in the United States. . .
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When Kiwa was little her mother explained the meaning of her name: her parents paired the characters 希和 (ki-wa), ki meaning hope or desire and wa. . .
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Ajuwah Goode, one of FIUTS PAYLP ALL STARS 2023 alumni, reports on her contributions to fostering more equitable health care to all genders, to supplying women with sustainable reuse menstrual pads, and overall, to eradicate inequalities in accessing health care and decision making. . .
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FIUTS is fortunate enough to learn from the words of former and current students who practice what the UN advocates for this year’s International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion. We are proud to share them with you, too, on this day . . .
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Posters for the community projects designed by participants in the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders in Civic Engagement, winter 2024
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FIUTS presented CulturalFest 2024 to an audience of more than 1000 at Benaroya Hall this past Saturday night. So much pride, full of energy, and total fun were the shared responses from students and the multigenerational, multicultural (naturally) audience . . .
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FIUTS recently learned of the passing of a beloved member of our community, Sheila Belcher.
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CulturalFest has helped foster numerous cultural connections in the Greater Seattle Community through students and organizations. We’re proud of the bonds we made with performing groups like Sayaw, which allows us to bring great performances year after year.
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Over years, groups found CulturalFest as a special occasion to unite people with similar backgrounds while getting their stories out to greater audience. UW Awaaz is using their heavenly voice again to articulate a beautiful story of the blend of South Asian cultures with the Western rhythm …
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