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Stay Informed about What's Happening in the MIIS Community!

MIIS Informed is your source of information about events on campus and sponsored by MIIS groups; news stories; feeds from our social media channels; interesting stories from our MIIS community; and links to useful and interesting resources, including the online version of “This Week @ MIIS.” Check it out now →

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Student Life

New Student Hike!

Sunday, August 24th from 10am-12pm. Meet at the Samson Center at 9:45am! Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water and a snack. All new students and their families/friends are welcome!

Info Fair

The 5th annual Information Fair is your chance to get acquainted with local businesses and services! Tuesday, August 26th from 12-2pm in the Samson Center Patio.

Club Fair

If you are starting a new club or are continuing an existing club, sign up for the Club Fair now! Spaces are limited!

Thursday, September 4th from 12-2pm at the Samson Center.

SoccerTryout

Soccer Tryouts!

Attention Soccer Lovers! Starting on August 23rd the MIIS Futbol Club, the Globadores, will be having tryouts & the MIIS Women’s Soccer Team, the Feminine MIIStique, will be holding their first soccer practices! Learn More →

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In the News

DPMI Kenya Team

Celebrating its First Decade, DPMI Program Goes through Renewal, Reinvention

At its core a cutting-edge institution, the unique, intensive, development-focused three-week Development Project Management Institute (DPMI) program seems ageless. Nonetheless, as “nae man can tether time or tide” (in the words of Robert Burns), 10 years have passed since its inception, and that is worth celebrating. “A decade of DPMI has produced over 1,000 alumni using their skills everywhere in the world,” remarks founder and fearless leader Professor Beryl Levinger.

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Amy Sands Appointed to Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board

In July, Under Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller appointed Amy Sands (Senior Advisor, Nonproliferation and International Security Initiatives at the Monterey Institute of International Studies) to a two-year term on the Secretary of State’s International Security Advisory Board (ISAB), which provides the Department with independent insight and advice on all aspects of arms control, disarmament, international security, and related aspects of … Continue Reading →

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MIIS Community Features

The Summer MIIS Experience in 60 Seconds: Megan Conner

You can watch part of Megan Conner's Middle Eastern dance performance in the most recent episode of "The Summer MIIS Experience in 60 Seconds." Watch Video →

Meltem Ağduk, Gender Programme Coordinator for the UNFPA in Turkey leads workshop for religious leaders.

Professor Nükhet Kardam Featured in the Women's International Perspective

The Women's International Perspective (The WIP) recently published an article by Nükhet Kardam and co-author Meltem Ağduk, "Mobilizing Religious Leaders to Combat Violence against Women in Turkey." Read Full Article →

Hanna Muegge: Diving with the Seals

Spending parts of my life in the golden state of California, I’ve come across lots of surfers, swimmers, and divers. The Monterey Bay Aquarium was always one of my favorite places to visit as a kid. Even now, as an adult, it fascinates me to see all the different types of career paths you can take as a biologist–especially when working at the aquarium. Continue Reading →

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Updates & Reminders

Tech Questions? Try Knowledge Base!

Wondering how to reset your password, access BannerWeb, connect to the wireless network? Check out the New Students Help section in Knowledge Base!

Photo of the Week: Call for Submissions

Did you host or attend a great event at MIIS this week? Submit a picture for the photo of the week! The photo of the week is posted every Friday on all official MIIS social media channels, and showcases all aspects of the MIIS experience. Submissions and a brief description of the event can be sent to dlc@miis.edu.

Planning to travel abroad on institute business in the next month?

So that we can do our best to assist in case of an emergency or a crisis situation abroad, don’t forget to register your travel in the College’s Travel Registration Program: http://www.middlebury.edu/international/travel

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Would you like to add an event or announcement?

Email Melissa Jennings at melissaj@miis.edu with a detailed summary of your event/announcement by Thursday at noon for inclusion in the subsequent Monday email delivery. Please include any relevant links with your submission.