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In the News

International Education Day

Local High School Students Invited to Experience Many Benefits of International Education

Teen spirit took hold of the Middlebury Institute campus on Friday as local high school students from Monterey and Seaside took part in a special program designed to introduce them to the many benefits of foreign language and international education. Continue Reading →

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MIIS Student Invited to Pitch Education Project in Kosovo at Clinton Global Initiative University

Middlebury Institute student Drilona Aliu (MBA ’16) has been invited to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) this March where she will have the opportunity to build her network and seek funding for a project she is very passionate about in her native Kosovo. Continue Reading →

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Student Life

MIIS Toastmasters Club Meeting

Come see what Toastmasters is all about! It's way more than just public speaking. Guests are invited to come and observe prepared and impromptu speeches, as well as how we offer feedback and incorporate a "Word of the Day" into our weekly meetings. Every Tuesday, 12:15-1:30PM, Morse A101. Learn More → 

BUILD Class Schedule

Are you interested in learning a new language this semester? BUILD classes will start this Monday February 23 and continue until May 1. Learn More →

$10 Tickets to Carmel Jewish Film Festival at MIIS!

$10 tickets (regularly $30!) are on sale in Student Services for the two on-campus film screenings of the 2015 Carmel Jewish Film Festival on Saturday, March 7 & Saturday, March 14, from 6:30-9:50pm in Irvine Auditorium. MIIS faculty will present a panel discussion after the March 7 show. Available for entire MIIS community.

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Upcoming Events

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Information Session

A representative from PNNL, Fred Bond, will be on hand to discuss CURRENT and future career opportunities with the Lab. There is an ever-growing cadre of MIIS Mafia working at their Seattle and Richland offices. If you're interested in a career with a national laboratory, you should definitely attend this session! Tuesday, February 24, 5:00-6:30PM, Casa Fuente 452. Learn More →

Summer Peacebuilding Program Info Session

Information session for the Center for Conflict Studies' Summer Peacebuilding Program (July 27 to August 15, 2015). Details about the program available at go.miis.edu/spp. Tuesday, February 24, 6:00-7:30pm, McCone 127

Federal Resume and Job Search Workshop

Learn how to create your federal resume and how to conduct a federal job search. Thursday, February 26, 12:15-1:45PM, Morse B104. Learn More →

National Security Agency Information Session

Students interested in a career with the NSA should definitely attend this information session with a MIIS alumnus and current NSA recruiter. While at the Agency, the alumnus has done Intelligence analyst work, counter terrorism, technology and analytics and management. He's happy to talk with students about taking the path from the Institute to the NSA! Thursday, February 26, 12:15-1:45PM, Morse B106. Learn More →

DPMI Info Session

Join us for an Info Session for DPMI (DC, Kenya, and Monterey), DPMI Plus, and all DPMI related things. Thursday, February 26, 12:00-1:00PM, Casa Fuente 452. Learn More →

Perfect Pitch Contest

Get ready for the career fairs by participating in MIIS' Perfect Pitch Contest, brought to us by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and alumna Jennifer Dossett. Compete for your chance to win a $50 Visa gift card by delivering the best 1 minute self introduction. Participation limited to the first 30 students to sign up on Zocalo. Thursday, February 26, 5:30-6:30PM, McCone M238 and M238A. Learn More →

Black History Month Celebration

In celebration of Black History Month, the Africa Nations Club will be hosting an interactive event to bring this month to a memorable close. We will discuss issues relevant to black history and race relations as well as get you moving with dance and karaoke. Please join us in solidarity on February 26, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Digital Learning Commons Learn More →

Seize this Career Opportunity!

Join us at the Monterey Conference Center for the 2015 MIIS Translation, Interpretation, and Localization Management Career Fair! We expect 50+ organizations interested in meeting and recruiting MIIS students. Friday, February 27th, 9:30-12:30pm, Monterey Conference Center Learn More → 

DLC-Meta Lab Workshop: Excel Learning Series

META LAB and the DLC are collaborating again to provide a 4-week series of Excel workshops during the first half of the Spring 2015 term to support the MIIS community. Learning sessions will take advantage of the Lynda.com Excel 2013 Essential Training online video tutorial series progressing from introductory topics to more intermediate skills and functions. This week's class will focus on: Getting Started with Excel, Entering Data, Creating Formulas and Functions.

Friday, February 27, 12:15-1:30PM, Casa Fuente 442 - Pacific Lab. Learn More → 

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Upcoming Opportunities

Women, Media, and Social Change

The WIP is presenting a luncheon program entitled "Women, Media, and Social Change." The luncheon will feature Emcee Daisy Tormé, the daughter of Jazz Legend Mel Tormé, and keynote speaker Stephanie Laing, the well-known producer/director of the HBO television series Veep. Friday, March 6, 11:30AM-1PM, Monterey Marriott, Ferrantes Bayview Ballroom. Learn More →

Jump Start Your Career!

Join us in San Francisco for the 2015 MIIS Policy & Management Career Fair! We expect 20 organizations interested in meeting and recruiting MIIS students. Reception for students, alumni, and employers to follow. Friday, March 13th, 2:30-5:30pm, Federal Building in San Francisco Learn More → 

Door-to-Door Career Service
Reserve your seat before 3/6! When registering online for San Francisco Career Fair, be sure to indicate if you’d like a seat on the bus to and from the Federal Building. Luggage may be stored on board if you have Spring Break travel plans. Pay online with a card, or with cash/check at the Cashier's Office. Bus departs MIIS at 11am, returns at 8pm.

Monterey Bay Foreign Language Education Symposium

FLEDS is an annual community event that aims to celebrate and enrich foreign language education through the exchange of recent developments and innovations in the field. Saturday, April 18, 8:00AM-5:30PM. Learn More →

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Community Features

MIIS Welcomes Middlebury President Elect Laurie Patton

On Monday, February 9, 2015, Middlebury President Elect Dr. Laurie Patton visited Monterey to meet with Institute leadership, faculty, staff and students. Here are Dr. Patton’s remarks from the welcome reception held that evening. Continue Reading →

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A Day in the Life of Maggie Coleman!

As with most days, morning is my time for me.  I’m up and riding my Schwinn Sierra out the door at 5:30am to go to the gym at Iron Republic in Sand City. The ride back home is one of my favorite parts of the day. Continue Reading →

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Updates & Reminders

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Complete the Newsletter Submission Form by Friday at 8:00am for inclusion in the subsequent Monday email delivery. Questions? Email Melissa Jennings at melissaj@miis.edu.