FIUTS E-Intercom Newsletter, August 2008

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Local Connections. Global Community.

August 2008

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	In Memory of Joan Campbell Welcome FIUTS Trustees! 60th Anniversary Updates Thank you to our sponsors! Host a Student from China Look at Globie Go! A Taste of FIUTS History FIUTS at Hiroshima to Hope

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"...the University, in cooperation with citizens of the community, is launching an extensive program for students from abroad. It is bringing to the campus a full-time Advisor to Foreign Students in the person of Mr. James Davis of New York City, who will give much of his time to the promotion of a Foundation for International Understanding Through Students which is now being incorporated" - Exerpted from the personal correspondence of Raymond B. Allen, University of Washington President, August 4, 1948. August is FIUTS' anniversary month, and as we prepare to celebrate in just a few months, it is incredible to think about the hundreds of dedicated individuals who were a part of FIUTS' founding story and all of the people who have helped to form the core of our mission and activities over the past sixty years. The history of FIUTS began around 1940 when a group of YMCA Student Cabinet members took over operation of the Japanese Student House, abandoned when the Japanese students were evacuated at the start of World War II. The group wanted to cultivate better relations between the people of Washington and visitors from abroad, in order to prevent future conflicts. These first efforts led to parnerships with the local Rotary and other groups and success in placing students in local homestay lessened the need for housing. The house was sold and the funds were used towards the founding and initial programs of FIUTS. Over the next 60 years, FIUTS programs have evolved and developed, but the mission remains clear: to inspire lifelong engagement in experiences that build global understanding. I know our founders would be proud. Era Schrepfer, FIUTS Executive Director era@fiuts.org

In Memory of Joan Campbell

Joan Newman Campbell Aug. 21, 1926 - July 22, 2008 Joan Campbell, FIUTS Office Manager from 1977- 1992, was the face of FIUTS for more than fifteen years. During her time at FIUTS, she worked with six Executive Directors and two Acting Directors in two different offices. Joan befriended thousands of students, attended countless weddings and other celebrations, and created the FIUTS Alumni News, which she continued to publish from her home for years after her retirement. Former FIUTS Executive Director Kirby Brown worked with Joan during her final years at FIUTS, and says Joan was, "...the main point of connection to FIUTS for many alumni." A memorial service for Joan will be held at Des Moines United Methodist Church, 22225 9th Ave South, Des Moines, Washington, on Saturday, August 9th, at 1:30 p.m.

Welcome FIUTS Trustees!

This year, FIUTS welcomes a large slate of new members to our Board of Trustees and Student Board. The Board of Trustees and Student Board work closely with staff to create policy, direct planning, and design programs to support our mission. Welcome to the new FIUTS Trustees for 2008/2009! David Brannon, Office of Global Affairs, University of Washington Lauren Denton, Associate Director of Global Education, University Preparatory Academy Mathieu Fregeau, Structure Analysis Consultant, Boeing Abhimanyu "Leo" Gupta, Program Manager/Product Manager - Best Fare Search, Expedia, Inc. Rahul Katdare, Algorithm Scientist and IT Specialist, VisionGate 3D Ken Lee, Financial Advisor, China Property Development Jill Paaso, Software Verification Engineer, Boeing Clive Pursehouse, Administrator for Residential Life, Diversity Initiatives, University of Washington A special thanks to Bryan Jarr, President 2006-2008, and Sudip Shekhar, Student Board President 2007/2008, and all of our outgoing members. Read more about the FIUTS Board of Trustees and the FIUTS Student Board.

60th Anniversary Updates

Watch your inbox for a special annoucement later this month - tickets for the 60th Anniversary Celebration events will go on sale on August 18! Plans are coming together for the four-day celebration planned for November 5-8. Events include a traditional Wednesday Lunch, an Opening Reception at MOHAI, and the Celebration Gala and Silent Auction at Ocean City Restaurant in Chinatown/International District. If you've been thinking of getting involved, now's the time! Sponsorship opportunities are still available, auction donations are still being collected, and there's plenty of space for table captains! Contact Era if you want to learn more! Read more about the 60th Anniversary Celebration at www.fiuts.org.

Thank you to our sponsors!

FIUTS is proud to welcome the Bank of America as a sponsor of the FIUTS 60th Anniversary Celebration. Bank of America is a longtime supporter of FIUTS programs, including International Student Orientation and Wednesday Lunch.



Thank you to The University of Washington Alumni Associationfor their support of the FIUTS 60th Anniversary Celebration! The Alumni Association is an important resource for UW alumni from around the world.

Host a Student from China

More than 200 Chinese students and scholars will come to the University of Washington this fall. With the Beijing Olympics around the corner, what better way to learn about this fascinating country than to make a new friend from China! FIUTS hosts welcome new UW international students into their homes for their first week in Seattle, and forms bonds of friendship and goodwill that last a lifetime. Hosts range from couples with children to retired people to singles and recent graduates - representing the diversity and vitality of the our community. Hosting a new international student is a wonderful way to learn firsthand about the rest of the world, help a new student adjust to the U.S. and make a new friend. Many host families remain in contact with their students long after the homestay is over! Read more about the Homestay Program.

Look at Globie Go!

A small group of alumni met up in Germany last week, and they brought Globie along! In the photo: Ryoko from Japan Violet from Taiwan Markus, Richard, and Thomas from Germany

A Taste of FIUTS History

Where's the Recipe? FIUTS needs recipes to include in the anniversary edition of the FIUTS Cookbook! Do you have a dish that your homestay students have enjoyed? Or one that you learned from an international student? Perhaps just a family favorite or something you've enjoyed overseas? please send your recipes to FIUTS by email or by mail to: FIUTS, University of Washington, Box 352233, Seattle, WA 98195

FIUTS at Hiroshima to Hope

Hiroshima to Hope is an annual peace event honoring the victims of the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence. This lantern floating ceremony that is held each year at Greenlake on August 6, Hiroshima Day includes Speakers from many local organizations that promote peace in the world. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with lantern calligraphy, followed at 7:30 p.m. with a program of musical performances and speakers. Lanterns are floated at dusk, around 9:00 p.m. Hiroshima to Hope is held near 7312 West Green Lake Drive North, just south of the Bathhouse Theater. FIUTS will have a table at the event to promote our programs from 6 - 10PM. Interested in staffing the table to tell community members about FIUTS? Contact Alicia.

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

web: http://www.fiuts.org