School of International Service | American University, Washington, DC

Dean's Discussion Series

Watch Ambassador Dennis Ross and Dean James Goldgeier discuss U.S. policy in the Middle East during the second Obama administration. The discussion took place on Monday, Nov. 26, but the archived stream is available to watch at this link.
SIS Abroad
Open House

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m., SIS 115
Representatives from AU offices will answer your questions about how to study, intern or conduct research abroad.
Professor Celeste Wallander

SIS Professor and Russia expert Celeste Wallander
has been named a non-resident transatlantic fellow
in the German Marshall Fund's Foreign Policy Program.
Professor of the Year

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Patrick Thaddeus Jackson was named D.C. professor of the year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Carnegie Foundation.
America’s Role in the World

The evolving nature of American leadership is a subject of major debate in Washington. Watch our Oct. 26 symposium, archived on the web.

Ambassador
Dennis Ross
11/26/12

SIS Study Abroad

Wallander Named GMF Fellow

D.C. Professor
of the Year

America’s Role
in the World:
Views from Abroad

SIS Admissions & Info

SIS prepares graduates for global service in government, nonprofits and business.

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November 28 Win A Prize for Outstanding Research! Enter A Paper/Project in the Annual AU Library Research Competition

The annual University Library Research Prize awards two prizes for outstanding Undergraduate Research: one for the Best College Writing Research Paper or Project and one for the Best Undergraduate Research Paper or Project.
November 27 Ambassador Ross: Big changes on horizon in Middle East

Ambassador Dennis Ross suggested a U.S. diplomatic initiative in 2013 with Iran.

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November 13 Sonenshine Discusses Collaboration and Cooperation

"Be listeners," said Sonenshine. "The whole point of public diplomacy is not talking in one direction, but listening in multiple directions. People want to know that their voice matters."
November 15 Unconventional Approach Catches Attention

Patrick Thaddeus Jackson's classroom is anything but traditional. He was recently named Professor of the Year for the District of Columbia.

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Tuesday, December 4
PhD Dissertation Defense
Tuesday, December 4
The Future of International Climate Policy
Tuesday, December 4
SIS-206 Poster Session
Wednesday, December 5
Budget Sequestration Event
Sunday, December 9
FPA Bootcamps: Landing a Job in International Development

Laura Lartigue, SIS/MIS '11, came to SIS for an advanced degree. See how she did it.

Ron Hawkins, SIS/BA/MA '95, '97, is a diplomat whose path to Sudan has taken him around the world.

An alumna took her lessons from SIS and brought them back home, over 3,000 miles away from D.C.

A master's student will take what he learns at SIS to make others' lives better.