Author: Alex Brandes

Impact Investing for Global Sustainability

Are you interested in impact investing? Would you like to learn how it  can contribute to solving global sustainability problems? Come join us to hear Ricardo Bayon speak on how this can be done! What: The Role of Impact Investing in Solving Global Sustainability Problems When: February 24 6pm-7:30pm Where: McGowan 102 Ricardo Bayon is […]

What can language assessment data tell us?

What does language assessment data tell us? Lift language proficiency through data collection and intentionally planned instruction When: Thursday, February 25, 6-8pm Where: Design Space, DLC   Objectives of the Workshop: Gain knowledge of ACTFL proficiency guidelines Gain strategies for collecting assessment data Plan purposeful instructional strategies to improve focused areas identified through assessment With […]

Vote for MIIS in The Economist Case Study Competition!

Help MIIS defend its title! The Economist Case Study Competition is now live! That means that the People’s Choice voting is now open, so be sure to vote for MIIS, and tell your friends! Students Hesham AlSaati, Thomas Gilmore and Michael Mahoney are representing MIIS with their Real Vision Investment Case Study. View their presentation! Don’t […]

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion – “Military Support to Foreign Disaster Response”

Mark your calendar to have lunch with Lieutenant Colonel Christopher W. Wendland! Who: All interested MIIS community What: Discussion and Q&A on: Military Support to Foreign Disaster Response When: Tuesday, December 1 (12:15-1:15) Where: Morse B106 Lieutenant Colonel Christopher W. Wendland is the current U.S. Army War College Fellow at MIIS. LTC (P) Wendland worked as a […]

Applications invited for a trip to the Russian Far East in Spring!

The Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies is pleased to announce that two MIIS and two Middlebury students will participate in a research trip to the Russian Far East under the supervision of Professor Tsuneo Akaha (GSIPM). The trip is designed to introduce the participants to the political and economic issues of contemporary Russia, with a […]

Briefing and Q & A on Military Support in Conflict Resolution

Mark your calendars to have lunch with Major General William C. Hix! Who: All interested MIIS students and faculty What: Briefing and Q & A on: “Military Support to Conflict Resolution in the World Today” When: Wednesday, October 21 (12pm-1pm) Where: Morse B206 Food and Drink Provided! Major General Hix’s almost 35-years of military experience […]

Center for Conflict Studies invites proposals for its 2015 annual conference

The Center for Conflict Studies is happy to announce its 2015 annual conference: Breaking Down Shades of Color: Power, Privilege and Potential in Race Conflict This conference aims to highlight the sources, nature and growing incidence of race-based conflicts and the efforts being made to manage, resist and transform these conflicts. Proposals are invited from […]

Culture is NOT the source of conflict

I know it has been a couple days since the end of the Summer Peacebuilding Program 2015, but I thought I’d share a topic that has had me thinking the last few days. The final week of SPP at Mount Madonna was full of so many memorable moments and class sessions. A session that has […]

Finding truth about the search for truth

Dr. Mitchell’s talks with us about reconciliation and transitional justice were quite moving. I quickly found myself curious and then a bit determined to learn more about the process of reconciliation in a post-agreement environment. Through several case studies of violent conflicts, I kept on looking for some sort of “formula,” like a “how-to” guide […]

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