American University School of International Service

The School of International Service is American University's school of advanced international study, covering areas such as international politics, international communication, international development, international economics, peace and conflict resolution, international law and human rights, global environmental politics, and U.S. foreign policy.
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  • Type: School
  • Description: American University’s school of advanced international study
  • Also known as: American University’s School of International Service” and “School of International Service
  • Postal code: 20016-8003

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include McKinley Building and Bender Arena.

University building
The was the second building constructed on the American University campus, built in 1907, in northwest Washington, D.C. McKinley was designed by Henry Ives Cobb, well known for his architectural work in Chicago.

Sports venue
is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in The arena opened in 1988. It is home to the men's and women's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling teams at American University. is situated 660 feet northwest of American University School of International Service.

Museum
Photo: Asiir, Public domain.
The is located within the at the American University in Washington, DC. is situated 1,200 feet northeast of American University School of International Service.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wesley Heights and Spring Valley.

Neighborhood
is a small affluent neighborhood of situated south of Spring Valley. was founded in 1890 by a land speculation group led by John Waggaman and funded primarily by Charles C.

Neighborhood
is a largely residential neighborhood in Ward 3, As of July 2021, it was the most expensive neighborhood in the District, with homes selling at a median price of $1.465 million.

Neighborhood
is a neighborhood of , located in Northwest D.C. Primarily residential, the neighborhood has a commercial corridor of shops and restaurants along Wisconsin Avenue.

American University School of International Service

Latitude
38.93605° or 38° 56′ 10″ north
Longitude
-77.08894° or 77° 5′ 20″ west
Elevation
384 feet (117 metres)
Abbreviation
“SIS”
Open location code
87C4WWP6+CC
Geo­Names ID
4140423
Wiki­data ID
Q7432481
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Welsh—“American University School of International Service” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 國際服務學院
  • Welsh: Ysgol y Gwasanaeth Rhyngwladol

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as McLean Gardens and Kent.

Nearby Places

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