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An Afternoon of Verse: American-Czech Poetry Reading at I-House DC

May 15, 2025 by 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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Welcome Valerie Ong, Director of Resident Experience & Strategic Operations!

May 5, 2025 by I-House DC

On May 2nd, I-House DC welcomed its newest staff member to the team as Director of Resident Experience and Strategic Operations. In this key senior leadership position, Valerie Ong is responsible for overseeing and managing the strategic planning and execution of the organization’s residential services functions to maximize occupancy, deliver high-quality services to Residents, and optimize operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

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International Student House of Washington, DC | 1825 R Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009

International Student House of Washington, DC is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Donations will help support our mission to provide an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.

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