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.

McKinley Building

University building

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The McKinley Building 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.

Bender Arena

Sports venue

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

American University Museum

Museum

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The American University Museum is located within the Katzen Arts Center at the American University in Washington, DC. American University Museum 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.

Wesley Heights

Neighborhood

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

Spring Valley

Neighborhood

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

Cathedral Heights

Neighborhood

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Cathedral Heights is a neighborhood of Washington, D.C., 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

Categories: faculty, public policy school, and education
Location: Washington, D.C., Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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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

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Nearby Places

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