CNS Director Awarded Government of Chile’s Highest Honor

On January 8, the Chilean government awarded Dr. William Potter, director of the Middlebury Institute’s James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), the Order of Bernardo O’Higgins in recognition of his work in the field of disarmament and nonproliferation education. The award, authorized by the president of Chile, is the highest honor conferred on non-Chileans and is of the rank of Grand Officer.  The ceremony was conducted at the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in conjunction with an international conference on “Roads to Nuclear Disarmament.” Continue Reading →

Students Describe Unique Opportunities Provided Through MIIS Russian Studies Initiative

According to student Sarah Norris (MANPTS ’14), if you want to learn about Russian policy and perspectives in the context of language learning, there is no better place for you than the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, thanks to its Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies (GIRS). The program offers students with advanced language skills the opportunity to participate in an active dialogue with Russian and Eurasian experts on a range of issues such as Russian politics, economics, and security. Continue Reading →

Spring Break Trip to Beijing and Tokyo

Join the spring break immersive learning opportunity in Beijing and Tokyo from March 12-22. This trip will be part of a 4-credit spring class. For more info, check out sites.miis.edu/eastasia/ or email Professor Wei Liang at wliang@miis.edu to express interest.

Lessons from Abroad SF Bay Area

Lessons from Abroad is a conference for returning study abroad students. This year the Bay Area conference will be hosted by MIIS. College-aged returnees will attend workshops on marketing skills learned abroad, international career pathways, and network with professionals. Students, staff, and faculty interested in running a workshop, speaking, or volunteering at the conference should contact Rebecca Owen at rfowen@miis.edu. Saturday, March 21, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, McCone Learn More →

MIIS Alumnus Hamdan Hamedan: Reviving the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.

On April 13, 1944, a precocious 15-year-old boy from Atlanta, Georgia, sat happily on a back seat reserved for blacks in the “colored” section of the bus. It was a joyful day so far for him. He had just won a public speaking contest about social equality, and he just couldn’t wait to tell his family about his achievement. His name was Martin Luther King Jr. Continue Reading →

2014 in an Infographic: Year in Review from DLC

J term is a time for reflection, evaluation and planning in the DLC. As a graduate assistant, I was tasked with compiling the statistics on DLC usage during Fall 2014, collected through three online booking systems. The data focuses on three service areas that the DLC provides: individual consulting sessions, digital recording booths as well... Continue Reading →

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