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The countdown begins!

In August of 1948, a small group of local leaders founded the Foundation of International Understanding Through Students. They believed that a small group of local citizens and international visitors had the power to come together and inspire peace through friendship.

Fifty-nine years later, FIUTS continues to create connections between people from around the world and engage students and our community in dialog and cross-cultural exchange. But as we look back proudly at what has been accomplished, and the lives that have been touched by our work, we must also look forward and ensure that FIUTS will continue to be a resource to University of Washington students and our global community for the next fifty-nine years.

Over the next twelve months, this newsletter will feature updates on the planning for FIUTS 60th anniversary events and beyond. We look forward to seeing you reconnect with FIUTS during our anniversary celebration - in Seattle or in your own corner of the world.

Era Schrepfer,
FIUTS Executive Director
era@fiuts.org

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The FIUTS 60th Anniversary Committee is hard at work already, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved! Although the event is still in the early planning stages, the plan is to kick off the Seattle celebration on Wednesday, November 5th, followed by three days of activities and small-group reunion events, with coinciding activities around the world. The celebration will culminate on Saturday, November 8th, with in a grand reception event in Seattle.

There is still so much to do in the upcoming months to finalize the details of the event, and the committee is looking to you to support the planning and implementation of anniversary activities. We've already launched a 60th page on the FIUTS web site - but we need your help to fill it with stories, photos, and little- known historical facts about FIUTS and your time here.

Did you meet your spouse or partner at FIUTS? Are you still in touch with your host family or other students after many years? Do you remember the very first Wednesday Lunch? Would you like to reconnect with other alumni or members of the FIUTS community? We hope you'll send us your thoughts and ideas as the planning progresses.
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Globie is the official mascot of the 60th anniversary countdown and he wants to travel the world with you! Are you planning on visiting a local landmark in your country, or travelling to a new place? Do you have any plans to meet up with other FIUTS students or alumni? Take your picture with Globie and send it to FIUTS - we'll be tracking Globie's progress around the world on the anniversary web page.
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Globie made his first overseas appearance at a FIUTS alumni gathering in Vienna last weekend! Carolyn Ho, Astrid Gall, and other FIUTS Alumni got together for an evening of beer and sausages, Austrian style!
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CulturalFest is just a couple of weeks away so make plans to attend this once-a-year event! CulturalFest features cultural tables and performances by students representing many different countries. It's a wonderful celebration of the diversity of students on the UW campus. Attend and learn about the world by visiting the booths and watching the performances.

CulturalFest is FREE and will be held on Wednesday, November 7th in the HUB West Ballroom on the University of Washington campus. Children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Join FIUTS for a special night at UW Women's volleyball - and enjoy the game for free! UW volleyball will play Stanford at International Night, and will kick off the event with a free reception for international students and the entire UW international community.

Celebrate your culture by wearing sports apparel from your country. Join international students, friends, and families a reception starting at 6pm - the match begins at 7pm. This is a FREE event, and will include raffle prizes, a tour of the volleyball arena, and of course, an exciting game!
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Do you have an extra seat at your Thanksgiving table this year? Many UW international students would love the opportunity to experience this American tradition by dining at a local host's home. Hosting a student for Thanksgiving dinner is a wonderful contribution to cultural understanding, as well as a great introduction to the FIUTS hosting community.

Please call FIUTS at (206) 543-0735 or email Homestay & Community Relations Coordinator Alicia van der Veen if you would like to participate. All matches will be made by Monday, November 19th in order to provide enough time for families to plan accordingly. After being matched, hosts and students will correspond about specific arrangements.
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Tim-Shun-Yok-Kow (Sweet and Sour Meat Balls)

This recipe was published in the 1969 version of the FIUTS International Cookbook. If you would like to submit a recipe for the 60th anniversary edition of the FIUTS cookbook, to be released next year, please send it to FIUTS by email or by mail to:

FIUTS, University of Washington, Box 352233, Seattle, WA 98195

  • 2 large green peppers, seeded
  • 4 canned pineapple slices or small can of chunks
  • 1 lb. ground chuck or pork cut into 1/2" cubes
  • 4 tsp. bottled soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 1/4 tsp. flour
  • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c. canned chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. pineapple juice
  • 1/4 c. vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • fluffy hot rice or canned chow-mein noodles

Wash peppers and cut into strips, cut pineapple slices into six pieces. Combine chuck, 2 tsp. soy sauce, seasoned salt, and pepper. Blend well and shape into 16 small balls. Roll balls into flour.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, brown balls on all sides, cover; and simmer 5 minutes. Pour off all but 1 tbsp. oil from pan, add green pepper and pinapple. Add chicken stock, sugar, vinegar, conrstarch mixed with pineapple juice and 2 tsp. soy sauce. Stir while heating. When hot and clear, pour over meatballs. Serve with rice. Serves 4.
Ian Visit
FIUTS enjoyed a visit this month from past FIUTS students and staff member Ian Morgan and Joanna Bush. Ian was a FIUTS facilitator and worked with FIUTS from Sept. 1998 to Sept 2000 as an orientation assistant and homestay coordinator, and Joanna was an exchange student at the UW from Sept 1999 through April 2000. (Yet another FIUTS romance!)

They have been living in the D.C. area, but are moving to Australia. They stopped by FIUTS on their way to spend time travelling in Korea by bicycle! Thanks for the visit, Ian and Joanna!
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FIUTS Homestay & Community Relations Coordinator Alicia van der Veen visited a couple of alumni in Mexico City in late October. Pilar Morales was at the UW last year as a Population Leadership Program Fellow at the Evans School of Public Affairs. She currently works for MexFam, a public health service provider in Mexico. Pilar took Alicia to the nearby Teotihuacan pyramids - thank you Pilar!
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Alicia also met up with Samuel Kobelkowsky, who completed his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering at the UW in 2000. Samuel was very active in FIUTS during his time in Seattle, volunteering as a facilitator and driving for many FIUTS trips. Samuel currently works in new technologies for TelCel, and showed Alicia around the city. Muchas gracias Samuel!

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

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