Earth Day Celebrated at MIIS with Full Week of Events

It could be argued that every day is Earth Day at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, where students grow their own produce on campus, compost their food scraps, and work hard to develop innovative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental and developmental issues of our time. Even so, every year students and faculty from the International Environmental Policy program get together to plan a whole week of activities to celebrate our planet in connection with Earth Day, April 22nd. Continue Reading →

In the Shadow of Hiroshima: MIIS Brings Together Next Generation of Nonproliferation Leaders

If context is everything, then it would be difficult to come up with a more powerful example of the value and impact of immersive learning than this year’s Critical Issues Forum. Now in its 18th year, this April the program gathered students from high schools around the world for a conference on nuclear disarmament—in Hiroshima, Japan. Continue Reading →

Career Etiquette Workshop Tomorrow!

Join Student Services for this interactive workshop on putting forth your best self in future career settings! Led by Carrie Glenn. Tomorrow, April 28th from 12:15-1:45PM in Morse B104. RSVP by TODAY at 12PM at go.miis.edu/etiquette.

Carry a Flag at Commencement!

Volunteers are still needed to carry a flag in the Spring Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16th. Visit go.miis.edu/flag to see which flags are left and sign up!

ESL Conversation Partners!

Partner with an ESL student to provide language, cultural and community support! Visit http://go.miis.edu/conversation

Sublet to SILP Students this Summer!

Are you interested in subletting your apartment this summer? The Summer Intensive Language Program begins June 11th and students are searching for housing! Post your announcement in the MIIS Housing Facebook Group.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Please join the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) for a talk by Nuclear Weapons Expert James Oldani from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Tuesday, April 28, 12:00PM, McGowan 100. Learn More →

The Language of Leaders

The Language of Leaders will provide the three basic elements that set the foundation for effective leadership. For 12+ years of his career, CACS member and workshop facilitator Dayton Hughes coached emerging leaders to achieve and reach milestones. Dayton will show participants how to speak the language of leaders. Tuesday, April 28, 12:15-1:45PM, Morse B109. Learn More →

Ebola to Malaria: The Fight against Deadly Diseases

Dr. Donald Francis is an epidemiologist with over 30 years of experience in epidemic control and vaccine development, including work for the CDC and the WHO on diseases such as measles, smallpox, hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and ebola. His early efforts to call attention to the inadequate public health response to AIDS were chronicled in Randy Shilts' book And the Band Played On, which became an HBO. Christopher Helfrich is the director of the grassroots campaign Nothing But Nets at the UN Foundation. He will talk about the tremendous impact that insecticide-treated bed nets have had on mortality rates from malaria, especially among children, through advocacy and online fundraising campaigns. Tuesday, April 28, 7:00PM, Irvine Auditorium. Learn More →

Film Screening and Discussion: The Mask You Live In

"The Mask You Live In" follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America's narrow definition of masculinity. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, this documentary was produced by the Representation Project as a follow up to their acclaimed previous film, Miss Representation. Join us for a free screening followed by a panel discussion with audience participation. Wednesday, April 29, 6:00-8:30PM, Irvine Auditorium. Learn More →

IEM Practicum Symposium

Please join us for a series of presentations by our graduating International Education Management (IEM) students on their practicum experiences. Thursday, April 30, 10:00AM-12:00PM, McGowan 102 & 4:00-6:00PM, McGowan 100. Learn More →

MonTREP Seminar: “US Counterterrorism Strategy: Vignettes from a Practitioner”

The Monterey Terrorism Research and Education Program presents a seminar titled: “US Counterterrorism Strategy: Vignettes from a Practitioner” By Lieutenant Colonel Michael Davis of the U.S. Army War College. Thursday, April 30, 12:15-1:15PM, McGowan 100. Learn More →

The Dangers of Working in Conflict and Post-Conflict Zones

Connect with a panel of D.C. professionals via video conference to learn about the challenges of working in conflict and post conflict zones. Wednesday, April 30, 2:30-5:30PM, McCone Board Room. Learn More →

Secret Governments & Transparent Citizens

Please join the Amnesty International Chapter here at MIIS in a free film screening of "The Most Dangerous Man in America" followed by a talk on privacy rights with former Senator Mike Gravel and a reception with refreshments and music! Thursday, April 30, 6:00-9:00PM, Irvine Auditorium. Learn More →

Final Social Hour

Join the MIIS Student Council and the Conflict Resolution Association this Friday May 1st from 5 - 7pm at the Samson Center for free snacks, drinks and music! Please remember that both government and MIIS ID are required. No outside cups will be allowed. Re-usable biodegradable cups will be provided (one per guest). You may bring up to two guests. Friday, May 1, 5:00-7:00PM, Samson Center Patio. Learn More →

"Language Capital of the World" Cultural Festival

Come join the inaugural Language Capital of the World Cultural Festival. Festivities will kick off with a procession Saturday morning down Alvarado Street featuring cultural performers and the flags of many nations. The event will also feature a wide variety of ethnic food and entertainment, ranging from Bollywood dancers and bagpipers, to a Japanese sake cask ceremony and flamenco performances. Admission is free. Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 10:00AM-5:00PM, Custom House Plaza. Learn More →

MPA Capstones: From Salinas to Shanghai–Sexuality, entrepreneurship, learning & things in-between

We, the 2015 MPA Capstone Class, look forward to engaging with you on the critical issues we have been addressing through our diverse capstone initiatives. Come to learn more about our projects. Monday, May 4, 4:00-7:00PM, McCone Atrium & Board Room. Learn More →

DPMI Deadline Extended to May 8!

The Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey is offering an intensive, 3-week training open to development professionals, career-changers, graduate students, and a limited number of gifted undergraduates. Design, Partnering, Management & Innovation (DPMI) is a professional certificate program for those seeking training for careers in humanitarian relief, emergency response, poverty alleviation, and long-term community development. The modules include (1) Managing Development Projects, (2) Strategic Partnership and Social Entrepreneurship, and (3) Social Change and Participatory Development. DPMI uses a cross-sector approach, taking best practices from the development field and combining these tools with successful concepts drawn from the private sector. Learn More →

Coral Gardening Training with University of San Carlos

By: MIIS Peace Corps Masters International Student Lindsay Cope

Recently I spent a week on Mactan Island in Cebu with the entire Coastal Resource Management sector from my batch and our Filipino counterparts. For three days, we learned about coral gardening techniques used by marine biologists at University of San Carlos. The process is straightforward: create a nursurey, monitor growth, transfer corals once they have recovered, monitor growth. Thought it sounds like a breeze, there were some challenges. Continue Reading →

What you really want to do is direct: iMovie Workshop Recap

On Thursday March 26th, 15 students attended an iMovie workshop at the DLC. The workshop provided an overview of iMovie from importing media files (video, sound, and photos) to exporting the finished project as a file or YouTube video. Did you miss the workshop or want a refresher? Continue Reading →

MIIS happened. Did you miss it?

If you were there, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t, you might feel like you missed something important, which you did, but that’s ok for two reasons: 1) I’m going to recap the highlights in this blogpost, and 2) MIIS is likely to happen again next semester or next year sometime. So, let’s go over it. Continue Reading →

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