Monterey Symphony Performance at MIIS Nov. 5!

In collaboration with the eMIISsaries, the Monterey Symphony will host a special chamber concert at Irvine Auditorium on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:30pm. Get your ticket in Student Services now! $10 for students and $20 general admission.

Announcing the Fall Festival

October 29-31, Student Council will be hosting the first annual Fall Festival, a 3-day event filled with pumpkin carving, a horror movie night, fun fall activities, and all the apple cider you can drink! Stay tuned for more updates.

MIIS Follies 2014 - Friday, November 20th 

An annual tradition, MIIS Follies features a wide variety of acts that showcase the participation and creativity of the MIIS Community. The time to start generating ideas is NOW! Look out for more info regarding auditions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Student Council should you have any questions – studentcouncil@miis.edu.  

Student Clubs @ MIIS

Wondering when and where your favorite student club meets? Find out here →

Trade Presentations from MIIS Alumnus Jason Buntin

MIIS alumnus Jason Buntin from the USTR will be on campus for three sessions including career info sessions and a talk on current issues in international trade policy. Monday, October 20, various times and locations. Learn More →

Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies (APCSS) Information Session

APCSS is a Department of Defense academic institute based in Honolulu, HI that addresses regional and global security issues using a multilateral and multidimensional approach to defining and addressing regional security issues and concerns. The organization's internship program is a fantastic opportunity to meet a broad range of thought leaders in their fields, contribute to the development of summer courses, and engage in substantive issues. Join us for this remote information session to learn more! Tuesday, October 21, 12:10 – 1:50pm, CACS Conference Room M312 Learn More →

The Center for the Blue Economy Presents: The Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Lecture Series

This week John Amos, President at SkyTruth, will give the talk "Hijinks on the High Seas: Will Satellite Surveillance Tame the Last Frontier?" The series is open to all students and any member of the public interested in marine policy. Tuesday, October 21, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, McGowan 102 Learn More →

Terrorism Studies Club Fundraiser

The Terrorism Studies Club will be hosting a fundraiser happy hour at Cibo Italian Restaurant. Wednesday, October 22, 4:00-8:00pm, Cibo Restaurant, 301 Alvarado Street

CIA Employer Information Session

CIA hiring managers will be visiting from the Clandestine Service (and likely others). Come find out more about internship and career opportunities available to you! Thursday, October 23, 2014, 12:15 – 1:50pm, McGowan MG102 Learn More →

Social Innovation, Security and Safety with Hubert Yoshida

In a world that is driven by information technology, it is important to realize that information alone will not create a better world. Information must be used with social innovation to create equal opportunities for all and it must be done in a safe and secure way. This presentation will show how one company, Hitachi Ltd, has focused on Social Innovation. Thursday, October 23, 12:00-1:30pm, Morse B104 Learn More →

Hult Prize at MIIS Information Session

Information session about the upcoming Hult Prize at MIIS competition where students can launch a social enterprise and receive $1,000,000 in seed capital. An overview of the competition will be presented and questions answered about the Hult Prize. Thursday, October 23, 2014, 12:30 – 1pm, Morse A101 Learn More →

Excel Learning Series

The Excel Learning Series continues! META LAB and the DLC are collaborating to provide a series of Excel workshops throughout the Fall 2014 semester to support the MIIS community.  Learning sessions will progress from introductory topics to more advanced tools and functions. Your facilitator will be META Lab graduate assistant and Data Analysis Teaching Assistant: Amer Shurrab. Friday, October 24, Casa Fuente CF 452, 12:15-1:15pm First Time Participants Register Here →

Human Trafficking Film Screening: Not My Life

The MIIS Amnesty International Club in collaboration with the Monterey World Affairs Council will be hosting a screening of the human trafficking film, "Not My Life," followed by a panel discussion with speakers that work in the world of human trafficking to talk about what can and is being done to combat the problem, followed by a reception with food and beverages. Friday, October 24, 4:30-7:15pm, Irvine Auditorium Learn More →

Center for the Study of Terrorism & Responses to Terrorism (START) Info Session

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism—better known as START—is a university-based research and education center comprised of an international network of scholars committed to the scientific study of the causes and human consequences of terrorism in the United States and around the world. Join Eva Seville Coll for a remote information session about opportunities at START, particularly their robust internship program. Tuesday, October 28, 12:10-1:50pm, McGowan MG99 Learn More →

Elections Workshop with Congressman Sam Farr

This is an extraordinary opportunity to spend a day with U.S. Congressman Sam Farr in an interactive, non-credit workshop around the importance of elections. It is open to current MIIS students only. Participation is limited to 20. Friday, November 7, 8:00am-1:00pm, McGowan MG100. Sign up by November 1st. Learn More and Sign Up →

Fall Forum 2014: Water Affects Everything

The Fall Forum is a presentation of six panel discussions with live interpretation into six languages. This exciting event offers our second-year interpretation students the unique opportunity to perform consecutive interpretation in a professional environment; it also gives students in other academic programs the chance to see interpreters at work and to consider how they might work effectively with an interpreter. Friday, November 14, 2:00-5:00pm. Learn More →

Visit Monterey Day is November 15!

Do you know anyone who would be interested in attending MIIS? Please spread the word about Visit Monterey Day on Saturday, November 15, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visitors will get information on our degree programs and have the chance to learn about and experience life at MIIS. RSVP by Wednesday, November 12 by filling out a Visit Request Form at go.miis.edu/visit. Learn More →

TEDxTalks Features Talk by MIIS Professors and Alumnus

A unique tri-lingual talk presented at TEDxMonterey by Professors Laura Burian (MATI ’98) and Barry Olsen (MACI ’99) and then-student Miguel Garcia (MACI ’14) is currently featured as an “Editor’s Pick” on the official TEDxTalks page. Every week the editors at TEDxTalks pick their favorites from thousands of talks presented at independent TEDx events around the world and it is a great honor to be featured. If you like the talk, please consider leaving feedback on the designated form on the page. Learn More →

Recent Graduate Sally Quigley: MIIS Provided “Spot On” Preparation for Dream Job

“This is exactly what I went to MIIS for,” says Sally Quigley (MBA/MAIPS ’14) enthusiastically of her current position as program manager at the Bay Area company, Global Fluency. She has taken on several new initiatives since starting her job this summer, working on an innovation project with UNICEF and building partnerships with small start-ups in South Africa. Learn More →

Katie Krueger: @MIIS Twitter Takeover Day

Follow International Policy & Development student Katie Krueger today as she takes over the @MIIS Twitter account to give us an inside look at a day in the life! Follow Katie →

A Day in the Life of Jessica Yoo! 

Since this semester started, I’ve been focusing my energy on Asian Student Union (ASU), a club that I co-founded with my friend, Erika. The purpose of the club is to create a safe space for students of Asian descent and to promote awareness of Asian American and Asian affairs on campus. Continue Reading →

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 →

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!