Corbett Exchange Program alum Kendall Hutchison Acker (2019-20) graduated this spring from Claremont Graduate University with a master’s degree in American History and Museum Studies, and was selected as the student commencement speaker for 2025. Her thesis, The Price Tag of a 5-Star Culture: Cultural Performance and the Politics of Luxury in Oʻahu Hotels, examines how

Longtime Corbett Exchange Program manager and program coordinator for the Center, Marion Ferguson, has accepted a new position at the University of Washington. On June 16, Marion will begin serving as assistant director for undergraduate programs at UW CIRCLE (Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange), overseeing the programming and services that CIRCLE provides

Although my time in Canada is coming to a close, I am happy that I can look back at all the exciting times that I have had. Even with all of the challenges that has come with it, I have no doubt that if I had the chance I would do it all over again.

In October 2024, the Canadian Studies Center community gathered to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Corbett Exchange Program, kick off a new school year, and honor our newest group of student fellow and scholarship recipients. Nearly 50 people, including students, alumni, UW staff, local community members, and Canadian partners came together and shared stories,

After completing his Corbett exchange at UW from his home university of the University of British Columbia in 2019, Parsa Shani recently moved back to Seattle to start a new role as a Senior Consultant at Dalberg. Dalberg is a global advisory firm focused on tackling the most pressing global development challenges faced around the

The first few days at UBC were spent unpacking, purchasing things I couldn’t pack, and exploring the campus. The day before classes start, UBC holds “Imagine Day,” which helps people explore various topics. For exchange students, it meant being assigned to small groups and getting a tour around campus, as well as getting to attend

At Consuelo Corbett’s Celebration of Life held at the Seattle Tennis Club on August 25th, 2024, Nadine Fabbi made the following comments: My name is Nadine Fabbi. I am the director of the Canadian Studies Center in the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. I bring condolences from the

As a Corbett Scholar, my journey in the United States has come with excitement, challenges, and personal growth. One of the most fun aspects of my experience has been immersing myself in the culture of American college sports, particularly football games. Coming from Canada, where the sports landscape is different, I found the passion and

Hello there! It’s nearly been a full year since I traded my toque for a beanie and set foot on the vibrant campus at the University of Washington. During this time, I’ve taken numerous courses, attended a few Husky football games, and explored a bit of the countryside. While I’ve never thought the Americans to

As many fellow scholars, friends, and residents of the Pacific Northwest have recognized, there is a lot that Vancouver and Seattle have in common, from the evergreen coastal landscape, half-rain-half-sunny weather, nonstop construction, to our shared language of English, our large immigrant populations, our liberal political tendencies. However, among all that we share, there remain