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February 2008
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Our Life's Work

This week, the University of Washington and the UW Alumni Association have been celebrating Career Discovery Week. FIUTS joined the celebration at Wednesday Lunch, where the question of the week was, "What is your dream job?"

As I walked through the room, I saw "astronaut", "writer", "professor", and even "princess" written on people's name tags. And I was struck by the fact that these (with the exception of "princess") are not only dreams, but possiblities for the students we work with every day. FIUTS students go on to do amazing work around the world, and we are fortunate to play a role in student's lives - lives that will be extraordinary, no matter what career path they choose.

Our local and world communities are enriched by FIUTS alumni, who not only go on to impressive careers, but who carry the FIUTS values of curiosity, cross-cultural friendship, and understanding with them throughout their lives.

Era Schrepfer,
FIUTS Executive Director
era@fiuts.org

Pub Quiz
What is the longest river in Asia? Which country is Muscat the capital of? Join FIUTS for our Winter quarter Pub Quiz, and test your knowledge of the world! According to Wikipedia, a Pub Quiz is "...a quiz held in a pub." A FIUTS Pub Quiz is an all-ages international trivia game night, played in three rounds. Teams of students and community members join together to answer tough questions and show off their knowledge of world geography, history, and current events.

The Winter Quarter Pub Quiz will be held On Friday, March 7, from 5 PM - 7PM at the Irish Emigrant Pub, 5260 University Way NE. Cost: $3 FIUTS Members, $5 Non-members and Community at the door.

In case you're wondering...the longest river in Asia is the Yangtze, and Muscat is the capital of Oman.
Join FIUTS for a special hosting night. A great chance to share stories and advice, to ask questions, and to learn more about the FIUTS Homestay and Friendship Connection Programs.

Whether you are a prospective host who is curious about the program or a long-time host with plenty of experiences to share, we hope you will join us. The evening will provide an opportunity to meet the FIUTS staff and other volunteer host families in the program, learn more about FIUTS and the University of Washington international student experience, and share your own stories and advice with other host families.

FIUTS Hosting Information Night
Date: Afternoon of Friday, March 14
Location: Cafe Babel at the Seattle Language Academy126 NW Canal Street, in Fremont

More information will be provided in next month's E- Intercom.
Two FIUTS staff members will be meeting with FIUTS alumni this month - if you are in the area, please join them for a night of reminiscing about your time as a student in Seattle.
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San Fransisco Bay Area Alumni
Thursday, February 7, 2008

Join FIUTS Manager of Student Programs India Fitting for dinner in San Francisco this Thursday. The group will be going to Bruno's in the mission district.
southafrica
FIUTS Homestay and Community Relations Coordinator Alicia van der Veen will be in South Africa later this month, and she will be meeting with alumni in both Capetown and in Johannesburg.

Cape Town: Feb 26th, meeting with alum Prof. Johann R. E. Lutjeharms, PhD 1972-1977, Oceanography

Johannesburg: March 7th, meeting with alumna Tracey Bourne, visiting MBA student in 2003-2004
goodsearch
What if FIUTS earned a penny every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause and further promote international friendship? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate.

Just go to goodsearch.com and be sure to enter FIUTS as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
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Kanomblally
Thai Coconut Dessert

This Thai recipe, served for dessert or breakfast, is from the 1969 edition of the FIUTS Cookbook, A Gourmet's Passport to the World. FIUTS is working on a new edition of the Cookbook as part of the 60th Anniversary Celebration. If you would like to submit a recipe for the 60th anniversary edition of the FIUTS cookbook, please send it to FIUTS by email or by mail to:

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

  • 1 C. Flour
  • 1 C. Shredded Coconut, plus more for topping
  • 3/4 C. Sugar
  • 1 C. Water
  • 1 C. Sliced Banana

  1. Sift the flour into a deep bowl.
  2. Add the coconut, sugar, and water, mix well.
  3. Fold in bananas, mix gently to combine.
  4. Pour mixture into a buttered round baking dish and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle top with additional coconut and bake 15 minutes more.
  6. Cut into wedges to serve.
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Last week, FIUTS was featured in a front-page article in the University of Washington Daily. In the article entitled, For the Love of Culture: Why FIUTS Isn't Only for International Students, Daily writer Chantal Anderson interviewed FIUTS students and community members and explored FIUTS' role at the University of Washington and in our region.

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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