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April 2007
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Spread the Word!

I was talking with a prospective trustee the other day, and after our meeting, he commented on how nice it was to meet someone who is enthusastic about their job.

And he's right - I am passionate about what we do at FIUTS. I enjoy the special sense of community that surrounds our work, and I am inspired by meeting people whose lives have been enriched by FIUTS programs.

As we begin to plan a 60th anniversary celebration, I hope that everyone in the community will help us spread the word. Do you know alumni or past host families who are not recieving the FIUTS e-intercom? Are there students on campus that are passionate about meeting people from around the world but haven't heard of FIUTS? Send them a note and urge them to visit the FIUTS web site to sign up to receive these emails!

If you really want to show some FIUTS spirit, take look at the new FIUTS logo merchandise from cafepress.com! It's a wonderful way to take a bit of FIUTS with you wherever you are!

Era Schrepfer,
FIUTS Executive Director
era@fiuts.org .

The FIUTS spring potluck will be held Thursday, May 3. The potluck is a great opportunity for students, alumni, board members, community hosts, and others to come together for a wonderful evening and great food from around the world. Families and guests are welcome.

Bring a dish to share - and if you'd like, bring along the recipe on an index card - we'll include it in a future e-intercom or in the next edition of the FIUTS cookbook.

Event Details: FIUTS Spring Quarter Community Potluck
Please note: the change of venue!!
  • Date: Thursday, May 3
  • Time: 6-8 PM
  • Location: Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center
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FIUTS awards recognize people and organizations that, through extraordinary commitment to international understanding, personify FIUTS' mission to inspire lifelong engagement in experiences that build global understanding.

The five awards categories are:
  • Shigemura Award, to an American student, community member, or organization that has shown outstanding commitment to international understanding
  • Gordon Sweany Award, to a UW faculty or staff member who has done the most to support internationals and international education
  • FIUTS Lifetime Acheivement Award, to an individual who has been instrumental in growing the organization and providing key leadership and loyal service
  • Elizabeth Gould Award, to an international student who has demonstrated a commitment to furthering the cause of international friendship
  • James M. Davis Award, to an American student who has demonstrated a commitment to furthering the cause of international friendship

Complete category descriptions, eligibility criteria and nomination forms are available by clicking the link below.

Nominations close May 1, 2007.
The World Affairs Council is looking for homestay families for a multi-week program on grassroots democracy and leadership. The students are from Serbia, ages 15-18 and have a high English level. Hosts are needed from April 21 - May 8th.

Host families should plan to include their student in regular family activities and meals; the students will be downtown and on project sites during the day. A small stipend will be alloted to each family.

If you are interested, please click on the link below or send an email to Chrissy Hyde, Deputy Director, World Affairs Council International Visitor Program. Please feel free to forward this on to friends, family, or colleagues that may be interested.
Aya Book
Aya, by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie

A graphic novel set in 1970's Ivory Coast, Aya tells the story of the studious and clear-sighted Aya, her easygoing friends Adjoua and Bintou, and their meddling relatives and neighbors. It's a breezy and funny account of the desire for joy and freedom, and of the simple pleasures and private troubles of everyday life in working-class Yopougon (Yop City.) An unpretentious and gently humorous story of an Africa we rarely see-spirited, hopeful, and resilient--Aya won the 2006 award for Best First Album at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. Clément Oubrerie's warm colors and energetic, playful lines connect expressively with Marguerite Abouet's vibrant writing.

Aya will be the featured book for The FIUTS/University Book Store International Book Club meeting in April. The meeting will held on Tuesday, April 24th, at 3:00 pm in HUB 204N.
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Take a look at our great new selection of branded merchandise at cafepress.com! Choose from t-shirts, hats, bags, and other great ways to take your FIUTS experience with you around the world.

A portion of your purchase price goes to support FIUTS programs, too!
Takoyaki
Takoyaki balls
Takoyaki is a popular Japanese dumpling that originated in Osaka. The round, pancake-like treat is filled with various ingredients; including octopus, pickled ginger, and green onion, and is served with a dipping sauce. To make the most realistic takoyaki, you will need an electrical takoyaki pan (with half-spherical molds).

This recipe was submitted by the University of Washington International Cooks Club, which includes many FIUTS student members!

If you would like to submit a recipe for the the FIUTS cookbook, please send it by email to erin@fiuts.org or by mail to:
FIUTS
University of Washington
Box 352233
Seattle, WA 98195

For batter:
450cc water (about 2 cups)
1 piece of konbu (seaweed) 10cm square, or 15g powdered katsuo-bushi (or dried/powdered mackerel)
200g of flour (about 1-3/4 cups)
2 eggs

For filling:
200g of chopped boiled octopus
benishoga (pickled ginger), to taste
1/4 cup chopped neggi (or green onion), to taste
tenkasu (or crunchy rice-crispies), to taste
Small amount of cooking oil
Sauce:
commercial takoyaki sauce, okonomiyaki, worcestershire or mayonnaise

  • Prep all filling ingredients except oil; place in small bowls
  • Mix flour, eggs, water, konbu/dried fish in a bowl (should have the consistency of pancake mix)
  • Heat up the takoyaki frying pan and pour a small amount of oil in each mold
  • Fill each mold 3/4 full with the batter; place filling ingredients in center
  • When the bottom is lightly browned, flip the balls with a fork or pick
  • Remove the takoyaki from the molds - serve with your favorite sauce

At the intersection of the University of Washington and the community, FIUTS inspires lifelong engagement through activities that promote global understanding.
Era Schrepfer
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)

email: ed@fiuts.org
phone: 206-543-0736
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