Author: Sarah Schwid

African Women Public Service Fellowship- Deadline: December 12th, 2011

Click HERE to find out more information about applying for this fellowship. Wagner announces a call for applications for the African Women Public Service Fellowship, a fellowship program made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, which expands the opportunity for African women to prepare for public service in their home countries. As […]

United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program supporting innovative peacebuilding projects

Follow this link to for more information about this grant competition. United States Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Grant Program increases the breadth and depth of the Institute’s work by supporting peacebuilding projects managed by non-profit organizations including educational institutions, research institutions, and civil society organizations. The Annual Grant Competition supports innovative peacebuilding projects involving research, the […]

SPONSOR TYLER STEER (GSIPM ’11) as he runs the San Francisco Marathon

See the letter below for information on how to sponsor Tyler Steer (GSIPM ’11) as he runs the San Francisco Marathon and raises money for The WIP, a non-profit organization that empowers women around the world. __________________________________________________________________ Hi Friends and Family, I hope this letter finds all of you enjoying this wonderful summer. As some […]

Indigenous People’s Rights in the Field: One-week Course/Field Trip in Costa Rica

There are still a few seats available for the following event (please apply by July 15th, 2011): The UPEACE-Human Rights Centre is offering the opportunity to take part in a week-long field trip to an indigenous community in Costa Rica (Talamanca) from August 8-13, 2011. The course will be led by an expert on indigenous people’s rights and primarily […]

Call for Applications: National Endowment for Democracy’s Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

For more information or to apply, please follow this link: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-pro… Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program was established in 2001 with funding from the U.S. Congress to enable democratic practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen […]

NEW Student Rates for Reza Aslan’s 2-Day Training on Social Media, Youth Movements, and Dynamic Marketing! APPLY NOW for Early Bird Specials!

Limited Spots Available! Apply by July 1, 2011 for Early Bird Specials! Apply now! The Monterey Institute of International Studies’ Executive Education program has added a two-day intensive course in “Social Media, Youth Movements and Dynamic Markets” led by the renowned author and activist Reza Aslan of Aslan Media to its line-up of courses. The […]

Recent Student and Faculty/Staff Accomplishments

Recent Accomplishments: CNS Staff Speak at Stanford http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3714 Centre for Conflict Studies Established by MIIS Faculty Member http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3710 Prof. Burns Elected President of AESS http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3705 Prof. Akaha Reports Two Speaking Engagements http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3703 MIIS Students Share Stories of Summer Adventures http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/23302 6 Languages, 150 Students, 8 Weeks = MIIS Summer Intensive Language Program http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/23260 NPR’s Morning […]

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