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Samira Lloyd

Samira Kurtic Lloyd Special Programs Coordinator Monterey Institute of International Studies A Graduate School of Middlebury College 460 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940 www.miis.edu

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Christopher Twomey, Assistant Professor at NPS, Wednesday, March 27!

The colloquium is a semester-long guest speaker series, bringing leaders and practitioners from all over the world to share their experiences in trying to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Christopher Twomey, Assistant Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School will present on the topic of  The Role of Culture in International Security. Join us in […]

Saturday, March 23rd, 2013

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Steve Clemons, Editor at Large at The Atlantic, on Tuesday, March 26!

The colloquium is a semester-long guest speaker series, bringing leaders and practitioners from all over the world to share their experiences in trying to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Steve Clemons Editor at Large at The Atlantic and founder of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation will present on the […]

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Amy Hawthorne and Sophal Ear. Tonight in Irvine! All Welcome!

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Amy Hawthorne and Sophal Ear on Wednesday, March 13 at 6pm in Irvine Auditorium. All Welcome! Sophal Ear, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School where he teaches courses on political economy and post-conflict reconstruction. Amy Hawthorne is a Middle East expert with a particular […]

Friday, March 8th, 2013

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Amy Hawthorne and Sophal Ear

GSIPM Colloquium Presents: Amy Hawthorne and Sophal Ear on Wednesday, March 13 at 6pm in Irvine Auditorium. All Welcome! For more information visit go.miis.edu/colloquium. Sophal Ear Professor, Naval Postgraduate School Lecture Topic:  Transition and Democracy-building Amy Hawthorne Consultant & Former Advisor, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, U.S. Department of State Lecture Topic:  Transition and Democracy-building  

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

Steve Clemons Presentation scheduled for March 6 is cancelled due to weather on the east coast!

Cancelled due to weather on the east coast! Stay tuned for an updated schedule! Steve Clemons Editor at Large at The Atlantic and founder of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation will present on the topic of Managing Traditional Alliances at the GSIPM Colloquium.

Monday, March 4th, 2013

Team El Salvador Leadership Accepting Applications Now!

Team El Salvador (TES) is seeking students to lead the Team El Salvador Practicum during its 2013-2014 program year. Do you want to gain skills in leadership?  International Development?  Environmental policy and natural resource management? Survey creation? Improving your Spanish proficiency and communication? TES provides a unique, professional opportunity for MIIS students to develop and […]

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

Steve Clemons Presentation scheduled for March 6 is Cancelled due to weather on the east coast!

Cancelled due to weather on the east coast! Stay tuned for an updated schedule! Steve Clemons Editor at Large at The Atlantic and founder of the American Strategy Program at the New America Foundation will present on the topic of Managing Traditional Alliances at the GSIPM Colloquium.

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

Wednesday, Feb. 19 Presentation by GSIPM Colloquium Guest Speaker Mark Valencia

Dr. Mark J. Valencia is an internationally known maritime policy analyst, political commentator and consultant focused on Asia. He was a Senior Fellow with the East-West Center for 26 years where he originated, developed and managed international, interdisciplinary projects on maritime policy and international relations in Asia. He has a M.A. in Marine Affairs from […]

Tuesday, February 19th, 2013

FMScouts Virtual Scout Info Session moved to Tuesday, March 12!

Frontier Market Scouts Virtual Scout Information Session Join us on March 12 in MG 100 12:15 to 2pm The virtual scout program provides support to scouts in the field. The main responsibilities of virtual scouts include to provide (1) research and data collection, (2) translation services, and (3) assistance with location-specific projects for Scouts currently in the […]

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

GSIPM Colloquium Presentation by Joseph Cirincione Tonight in Irvine at 6pm!

Join us tonight, Wednesday, Feb 13 at 6pm at the Irvine Auditorium for the GSIPM Colloquium Guest Speaker Joseph Cirincione’s presentation on the topic of Nonproliferation Challenge of Old and New. To access the live stream go here: http://go.miis.edu/cirincione!

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Wednesday, February 13, Colloquium Guest Speaker Joseph Cirincione President, Ploughshares Fund will present on the topic of Nonproliferation Challenge of Old and New

MIIS and GSIPM Present: The Fourth Annual Global Problems and Solutions Colloquium “Evolving Global Security Challenges: From Traditional to Nontraditional Security Challenges”. Wednesday, February 13, Colloquium Guest Speaker Joseph Cirincione President, Ploughshares Fund will present on the topic of Nonproliferation Challenge of Old and New. To access the live stream for the presentation go here: […]

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Spaces still available in the GSIPM Spring Colloquium – First Presentation Tonight, Feb 6

**Spaces still available in the spring semester course led by professors Tsuneo Akaha and Shanthi A. Kalathil. CRN: 20553 The colloquium is a semester-long guest speaker series. We bring in thought leaders and leading practitioners from all over the world to share their experiences with trying to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Today’s […]

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Spaces still available in the GSIPM Spring Colloquium

**Spaces still available in the spring semester course led by professors Tsuneo Akaha and Shanthi A. Kalathil. CRN: 20553 The colloquium is a semester-long guest speaker series. We bring in thought leaders and leading practitioners from all over the world to share their experiences with trying to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. About […]

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) Certification now at MIIS!

About DRII DRI International is the oldest, the largest, and the most broad-based organization of its kind in the world. Since 1988, the organization has certified in excess of 25,000 BCM professionals in over 100 countries and conducted training in nearly half of those nations.  Demand for certified professionals is accelerating dramatically.  Business Continuity professional […]

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

GSIPM Spring 2013 Colloquium: Evolving Global Security Challenges: From Traditional to Nontraditional Security

**Spaces still available in the spring semester course led by professors Tsuneo Akaha and Shanthi A. Kalathil. CRN: 20553 The colloquium is a semester-long guest speaker series. We bring in thought leaders and leading practitioners from all over the world to share their experiences with trying to solve some of the world’s toughest problems.   […]

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Immersive Learning News: IPSS and DPMI Plus Students Soon to Head to the Field!

This coming spring semester several of our students will be heading off to intern at a diverse range of organizations. Through our IPSS and DPMI Plus programs, total of 47 students will be leaving the campus to gain professional experience and put their MIIS education to good use. Please click the links below to see […]

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Applications now open for The 2013 IDEX Fellowship. Scholarship Deadline is January 15th.

IDEX Accelerator is a career launch-pad for aspiring social enterprise practitioners. The 6 month program offers intense field experience and leadership training curriculum that equips fellows with the equivalent of 2 years marketable work experience that’s relevant to social enterprise employers. Apply Now!

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Apply for 2013-2014 Kiva Fellows Program

Since 2007, the Kiva Fellows Program has offered over 400 individuals a rare opportunity to put their skills to work in support of global microfinance. Applicants chosen for the program serve as Kiva’s eyes and ears on the ground, working directly with our microfinance institution (MFI) field partners in over 60 countries around the globe. […]

Tuesday, December 18th, 2012

Top Resources for Finding Scholarships/Fellowships in Conflict Resolution and Related Fields

Direct Funding from the University – A number of competitive universities at the BA (sometimes) MA (more often) level will offer partial (and occasionally full scholarships) directly to the most competitive students and especially at the Ph.D. level. Outside Scholarships – See the resources on the this page for outside funding for academic (mostly graduate) […]

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012

Now Offering Team Peru J-Term for Credit

The Team Peru practicum is now available as a course option for 4 elective credits for GSIPM students. Working in an immersive education framework alongside the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD), an NGO founded by MIIS alumni, students will have the opportunity to continue the grassroots community projects and to analyze the elements of […]