Speech: Hello parents, faculty and fellow graduates of the Class of 2011. George Washington, in his Farewell Address said, “Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct.” The Monterey Institute of International Studies embodies this quote, by promoting peace through cross cultural […]
Bio: Nell Compernolle is a master’s candidate in International Policy with a focus on Gender and Development. During her time at MIIS, she spent a January term in South India, interning for a local organization aimed at women’s empowerment using micro-finance and vocational trainings. In addition, she spent her third semester in Nepal, conducting research […]
Bio: Liu Zhenshuai is a student of Chinese T&I program in MIIS. He was the elected president of MIIS Chinese Students’ Association and chosen as the Chinese teaching assistant. He also worked for enrollment office, in charge of MIIS web-promotion in Chinese. In 2011, he was praised by Chinese consul general, Mr. Gao Zhansheng for […]
Click on this link to watch Ravi’s commencement speech.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4WBH5ExBfw
Bio: Flavia Alves is in the Policy Studies Program (Trade). She is grateful to America for having received her so warmly in foreign lands. The speech is a thank you note to all classmates, professors and staff of the Monterey Institute, in particular to those that touched her life most expressively. Speech: Dear President of […]
March 7, 2011 Dear May Graduates, The Office of Student Services is now accepting student commencement speaker nominations from members of the graduating class of May 2011. You must be a May 2011 graduating student to participate. You may nominate a classmate or yourself. When making your nomination decision, please consider a person that would […]
Greetings May Graduates, I would like to announce that you can now order your commencement regalia online at: www.herffjones.com/college/graduation. You will need to choose the Monterey Institute of International Studies from the drop down menu. You will have until April 12th to order your regalia online. Complete Regalia Package Pricing (must be purchased as a package) […]
To the graduating class of December 2010, I am truly honored to have been chosen as your graduation speaker. To my fellow nominees Sheyna, Rod and Jerriey, I would like to thank you for opening my mind to new and different ideas regarding the graduation speech. I would also like to congratulate you for the […]
Greetings Graduates,
You voted and the results are in……….
Please join me in congratulating Miriam Rayward, your student commencement speaker!
I would also like to acknowledge and thank the other three candidates: Sheyna Arthur, Rod Hinn …
Bio Jerriey Motley is a Candidate for a Master of Arts in International Policy Studies with a Concentration in International Trade Policy. Having lived and worked in Asia before coming to MIIS Jerriey decided to study Mandarin Chinese at MIIS and now has a level of fluency which allows him to operate in a complex […]
