[event] – FIUTS World to Work Program

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The FIUTS* World to Work Program is happening now! This week long program will be running from April 12th to April 19th, and will feature career workshops for students looking for jobs, workplace tours, and a special networking reception.
Details follow below:

Friday April 13th, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm (Mary Gates Hall room 238)

International student? Thinking about getting a job in the US? This workshop will help international students learn what kind of employment is allowed and how to prepare for a job search in the U.S. Bring your questions! Open to all.

Tuesday April 17th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Condon Hall room 511e) 

Want to apply to jobs but don’t know where to start? Attend this workshop led by Stanford alumnus and FIUTS president Greg Siegler. This will be an informative hour on the basics, including resumes/CVs, professional networking, LinkedIn and your online presence, interviewing, and more. Open to all.

 

Thursday April 19th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Johnson Hall room 022) Learn about how to get job opportunities you can’t find by cruising job postings online! This networking workshop for students, led by sought-after Morgan Stanley financial analyst and professional development guru Fortunato Vega, will give attendees the keys to making the right connections to land their dream job. Open to all.

 

Thursday April 19th, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (Kane Hall, Walker Ames room) Networking reception for students and community professionals to meet, mingle, and exchange information while enjoying light refreshments. Business casual dress code, students, staff, and faculty welcome. RSVP to outreach@fiuts.org to confirm your attendance.

Questions? Contact FIUTS Manager of Community Programs John Charlton by email (john@fiuts.org) or by telephone (206-616-7025).
*FIUTS stands for The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students: http://www.fiuts.org/

[event] Cultural Fest!

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Come celebrate diversity on February 10th in Meany Hall!

                                  

Cultural Fest is one of the biggest annual cultural events in University of Washington. It is intended to celebrate diversity and harmony that international students bring to our region.It brings together over 100 participants from 30 countries who take the unique sights, sounds, tastes from their home countries in front of you.

Hours:
11am – 3pm – International Cultural Exhibition – Free
5:30pm – 7:30pm – Evening Reception and Silent Auction
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Cultural Music and Dance Performances

Doors open at 7:00 for cultural booth viewing

Cost:
General Admission – $15 Performance / $45 Artist Reception and Performances
Student Tickets (with Student ID) – $10 in Advance ONLY from FIUTS
Children under 10: Free

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/214719 

More information: www.fiuts.org or (206) 543-0735


 
During the day in Meany Hall, you may explore country exhibition booths, participate in interactive games and activities,and meet students from more than 30 countries.Booths are free and open to everyone.

In the evening, over 1000 guests will fill the Meany Hall and enjoy music and dance performance of traditional and modern artistes from all over the world.

As the world is becoming more integrated, Cultural fest provides a great opportunity to mingle and become close friends with students from around the world. These global friendships among students are priceless assets in your future careers.

Following are the talented Cultural Fest performers:

The Cumbieros, Cumbia Music from South America Dazzler, Chinese Classical Dance UW AWAAS, South Asian A Cappella Layali Dabkeh, Arab Folk Dance Sayaw, Philippines Folk Dance Husky Wushu Team, Chinese Martial Arts Onefourfive, Republic of Georgia A Cappella Violetta Parra, Traditional Chilean Dance Natya, Indian Classical Dance Barvinok, Ukrainian Hutsul Dance