Some of our most wonderful Residents come to our House through personal referrals from Alumni and current Residents. As we look to increase occupancy with more community driven and mission-aligned individuals, we invite all Alumni and Residents to participate in our I-House DC Referral Program.
[Read more…]2025 Global Leadership Awards Gala: A Celebration of Global Citizenship and Philanthropy
The International Student House of Washington, DC proudly hosted its 2025 Global Leadership Awards Gala on October 29, 2025, honoring distinguished leaders whose commitment to diplomacy, philanthropy, and cross-cultural understanding reflects I-House DC’s mission to foster intercultural dialogue, life-long connections, and global citizenship. Each year, proceeds from the Global Leadership Awards Gala allow us to sustain a welcoming residential community for graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars from around the world who live, learn, and lead together in the heart of Washington in pursuit of a more peaceful and prosperous world.
Ambassador Speaker Series: H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan
On May 21st, the International Student House of Washington, DC was privileged to welcome H.E. Shigeo Yamada, Ambassador of Japan, as the latest speaker for our continued Ambassador Speaker Series.
[Read more…]Congratulations, Graduates!
On May 15, 2025, family members, friends, and Residents gathered at the House in celebration of several Residents graduating from Master’s programs this spring. Stories were shared, and joyous tears were shed throughout the ceremony, held in the Ella Burling “Great Hall.”
[Read more…]An Afternoon of Verse: American-Czech Poetry Reading at I-House DC
Author: Resident and Head Ambassador Fellow, Ashu Arora
On a gentle Sunday afternoon, the International Student House of Washington, DC’s garden bloomed with poetry, conversation, and a touch of romance. As part of the Waldo Stevenson Forum (WSF), which celebrates literature, the arts, and cross-cultural dialogue, residents and guests gathered under the spring canopy for a special American-Czech Poetry Reading featuring acclaimed Czech poet Petr Hruška, joined by American poet and translator Joshua Weiner.
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