Spring Commencement 2015 Photo Album

Congratulations grads! You can see some photos from Spring Commencement 2015 at go.miis.edu/commencement2015. We will be adding new photos throughout the week!

2015 Alumni Achievement Awards Celebrate “Giving of Yourself”

“An honor like this connects you in a different way to the Institute,” shares Linda Childs Hothem BAPS ’85, who was honored with the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award as part of the Spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday. She goes on to explain that your affiliation begins as a student, and continues as you return to give back. Continue Reading →

Directed by MIIS Professor and Alumna, Report on World’s Mothers Makes Headlines

The 2015 Save the Children State of the World’s Mothers Report focuses on the “hidden and often neglected plight of the urban poor.” Its many findings have been featured by media around the world, reminding all of us of the true importance of Mother’s Day. Continue Reading →

MIIS Student, Fellow Peace Corps Volunteers from Nepal Raise Funds for Transitional Housing

Sindhupalchok is one of the two districts in Nepal most affected by the series of earthquakes and aftershocks that have caused an estimated eight to nine thousand deaths and left whole villages and neighborhoods in ruins. It is also where Middlebury Institute International Environmental Policy student Amanda Bensel MAIEP ’15 and a group of fellow Peace Corps Volunteers stayed with families in the village of Chautara during their training period, and in many cases formed deep personal connections. Continue Reading →

Perspectives on Iran by Jan Black and Students

Professor Jan Black, joined by students and friends who accompanied her, will offer their observations on their trip to Iran. Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m., MG 102 Learn More →

Center for the Blue Economy: Waves Newsletter

Check out the Center for the Blue Economy’s Waves Newletter.

• Meet our 2015 Summer Fellows
• Read about Alumni Leaders Making Waves
• Learn about our Reasearch Initiatives

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CNS Graduation for Spring Visiting Fellows

Last week, the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) bid adieu to yet another group of Visiting Fellows, who underwent CNS’s intensive, semester-long nonproliferation training program. The Spring 2015 Fellows included three junior researchers from Pakistan and Columbia, two governmental officials from China and Yemen, and a university faculty member from Bulgaria (see below for a full list of fellows and their affiliations). Continue Reading →

MIIS Cyber Welcomes New Senior Fellow

It is our distinct pleasure to welcome Dr. Walter Christman as the MIIS Cyber Senior Fellow on Global Engagement. His distinguished, 30-year career in the U.S. government includes service at the White House, Department of State, Department of Defense and Congress on issues related to peace, security, global engagement and education. Learn More →

Stop by the DLC this Summer!

The Digital Learning Commons (DLC) is open all summer Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:30pm. Drop by and work on summer projects or make an appointment for one-on-one training or help! go.miis.edu/dlcappointment

Last chance to keep your Spring 2015 files!

It's the end of the semester, and the DLC is getting ready to clear our computers of the various files that have accumulated during the semester. If you have saved any files on the DLC computers (this includes recording booths!) please come retrieve those files soon. The computers will be wiped on May 29th, 2015.

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