New International Trade & Economic Diplomacy Degree to Launch in Fall 2015

With the increasing interdependence of the global economy accelerating the demand for high-caliber trade professionals, the Monterey Institute of International Studies announced the launch of its new Master of Arts in International Trade and Economic Diplomacy degree program. Continue Reading →

#LocalVoicesTalk about Women in Islam

On Thursday, July 24, The WIP and the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies will co-host Twitter chat “Women in Islam: Myth vs. Reality.” Join the conversation from 9:30 am – 10:30 am PDT on Twitter. #LocalVoicesTalk 
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Alumna Satomi Kobayashi: Around the World and Back Again

Growing up in Japan, alumna Satomi Kobayashi (MATFL ’97) always dreamt of traveling the world and volunteering for the good of others. Her practical side led her to the field of language teaching and the Monterey Institute. It turned out to be the perfect environment for both interests. Continue Reading →

CNS Pilots Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Program for Young Diplomats

Dr. William Potter and Ms. Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova were the organizers and lead instructors for a pilot Summer School on Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation held in Mexico City, July 7-11, 2014. The school, which attracted young diplomats from 20 countries in Latin America, was co-hosted by CNS and the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. CNS senior associate Dr. Nikolai Sokov also was among the many distinguished guest lecturers. Given the great success of the initial summer school, plans are already underway to convene a similar training program next summer.

Professor John Hedgcock Publishes Third Edition of Teaching L2 Composition

John Hedgcock and his longtime co-author Dana Ferris (Professor in the Writing Program at the University of California, Davis) completed the third edition of their book, Teaching L2 Composition: Purpose, Process, and Practice, which was officially released by Taylor and Francis/Routledge in 2014 after a soft launch in late 2013. Continue Reading →

Game Night!

Head to the DLC this Wednesday from 6-8pm for a fun, game-filled evening! Bring your favorite game and a snack.

Be a Community Building Facilitator!

Student Services is still in need of volunteers to facilitate the Community Building sessions during Fall Orientation! Be a part of this great activity. Visit go.miis.edu/facilitate. 

The MIIS Experience in 60 Seconds: Haroon Noori

What advice would you give to future students? Here's what Haroon Noori suggests. Watch the latest episode of "The MIIS Experience in 60 Seconds." Watch Video →

The Peacebuilder Fellows Wrap Up Their Work Abroad

The Center for Conflict Studies Peacebuilders Fellows are wrapping up their research collecting water stories from four countries – Burma, Ethiopia, Mexico and West Bank. Follow the stories of the Peacebuilders on The Stories of the Storytellers.