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International Student House celebrated a Pacific Island Night organized by residents from the East-West Center who are interning in Washington, D.C. The event featured traditional Pacific dances which the East-West Center residents performed and taught to the other residents in attendance. This cultural celebration is one of many that occurs at ISH to showcase the diversity of the residents and to encourage cultural appreciation.
ISH Residents were treated to a unique opportunity to attend a Marine Corps’ Evening Parade hosted by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James Amos and Mrs. Bonnie Amos at the Marine Barracks on June 20. The Parade honored Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. Secretary Hagel’s wife, Lilibet, is a member of the ISH Board of Directors.
Residents also attended a reception preceding the parade at the Commandant’s residence at which time they met Commandant Amos, Sergeant Major Michael P. Barrett and Corporal William Kyle Carpenter. Corporal Carpenter was recently awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor, for his service in Afghanistan in 2010.
Sharon Elhadad, an ISH Resident from Israel, noted “This was truly a once in a lifetime experience. We were humbled to meet these brave men and women who serve in the Marine Corps. It was inspiring to hear Corporal Carpenter’s story of bravery. I would not have been exposed to such a rewarding opportunity without International Student House.”
Her Excellency Claudia Fritsche, Ambassador of Liechtenstein, hosted a luncheon discussion for a group of ISH residents at her residence on June 13. Ambassador Fritsche provided insight into the culture, politics and history of Liechtenstein. She graciously responded to residents’ questions on a range of topics. She advised residents to ensure that despite which career path they choose they should maintain work life balance. The residents enjoyed her hospitality and learning about her country and experience.
Jonathan Kalin, founder of Party With Consent, spoke to a group of ISH graduate students about sexual assault prevention on college campuses on June 2, 2014. Mr. Kalin shared his personal story behind his involvement with Party With Consent as well as the organizations’ future plans. An in-depth and intimate dialogue followed, with a question and answer session that addressed a variety of topics such as the state of gender-based violence in different countries, the current state of consent education in the United States, and the immediate results of the recent White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault.
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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.
