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Ambassador Kenichiro and Mrs. Nobuko Sasae of Japan Host 2015 ISH-DC Tribute Dinner

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Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae of Japan and his wife Nobuko recently hosted a special Tribute Dinner at their residence honoring International Student House of Washington, DC and the recipients of our 2015 Global Leadership Awards.  We are deeply grateful for Ambassador and Mrs. Sasae’s gracious hospitality.  In addition to our honorees and the major sponsors for the Awards Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, October 22, the evening included four Members of Congress and their spouses.  Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC) and his wife Debbie, are serving as this year’s Congressional Chairs.  Meadow, Loudermilk, Amb. Sasae - ISH Tribute Dinner 2015

Amb. Sasae, Amb. Haarde - ISH Tribute Dinner 2015

Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and Mrs. Nobuko Sasae, Ambassador Geir Haarde and Mrs. Inga Jona Thordardottir

This year, we will honor former US National Security Advisor, Lt. General Brent Scowcroft with the ISH Global Leadership Award for his achievements in promoting intercultural dialogue.  Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter, the President of New America and former Dean of the Wilson School at Princeton University, will receive our Global Educator Award. We will also recognize Ambassador Geir H. Haarde of Iceland with our Distinguished Alumni Award.  Ambassador Haarde lived at the House while attending Johns Hopkins University, prior to embarking on an illustrious government career which included serving as Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

Mrs. Sasae and residents - ISH Tribute Dinner 2015Ambassador and Mrs. Sasae meeting ISH-DC residents

For more information about the Global Leadership Awards Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, October 22, Click Here.

Loudermilk, Meadows - ISH Tribute Dinner 2015

Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and Mrs. Loudermilk, Congressman Mark Meadows (R-NC), Ambassador and Mrs. Sasae

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International Student House of Washington, DC (ISH-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.