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Monday, September 19th, 2011

Team El Salvador 6 is Looking for New Applicants!

We are now accepting applicants for Team El Salvador 6!  Our online application is up and running.  We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Application Process:

  • Complete the online application and submit all materials (listed on online application) by October 1st.
  • Applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for an in-person interview.  A portion of the interview will be conducted in Spanish.
  • Applicants will be notified if they have been accepted into the program.

About us:

Team El Salvador is a three-week practicum that provides professional, international opportunities for MIIS students to enhance development expertise, language skills, and multicultural competency through a partnership with La Coordinadora, a community-based organization in the Bajo Lempa region of El Salvador.

Through ongoing projects, we offer invaluable practical experience for burgeoning development professionals and linguists, while benefiting Salvadoran communities.

Contact us at:

teamelsalvadormiis@gmail.com

Visit our blog:

sites.miis.edu/teamelsalvador

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

New Workshop – Negotiation and Mediation for Environmental Professionals

A new workshop in Negotiation and Mediation for Environmental Professionals is being offered this fall, November 18th-20th.  Please check out the details below.

WKSH    8535      Negotiation and Mediation for Environmental Professionals                       

 1 credit                 adjunct professor Lindsay Carr

For a complete description and to enroll, please visit BannerWeb

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Students Give Final Presentations at the GSIPM Expo

On August 19th, students from the IPSS, IBP, FMS, DPMI Plus, Team El Salvador and Team Peru programs presented their work at the GSIPM Expo.  The presentations were a culmination of the research and projects completed during their immersive learning experiences in the Spring and Summer of 2011.  To find out more about the projects, immersive learning experiences, presentations and the students, visit the GSIPM Expo blog!

On behalf of the GSIPM faculty and staff, thank you, students for your hard work, commitment and a job well-done!

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

IEP Alumni to Start a Community Supported Fishery! Waiting List of Potential Customers Needed!

Recent IEP alumni Alan Lovewell and Oren Frey (with other MIIS alumni) have been working on putting together a community supported fishery (CSF) for Monterey Bay called Local Catch Monterey.

The program is still in the planning process, but they are putting together a waiting list of interested customers.   Having a waiting list of potentially interested customers is critical to getting this off the ground as it will help to demonstrate demand to the supply side and give them an idea of the volume of fish they’d need to provide.   Click on the link below for the details and to learn more about this exciting project!

www.localcatchmonterey.com

Monday, July 18th, 2011

“The Start-Up of You”

In his opinion piece, “The Start-Up of You”, Thomas Friedman gives his take on the changing nature of the job-market and the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit when setting out to begin your career.  Follow this LINK to read the full-length article.

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

MiddLab: A Platform for MIIS Research

To find out more about MiddLab, click HERE and HERE.

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

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 course will be held at the Monterey Institute on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, and content covered will include:

  • How to increase public discourse in the United States on news and issues often overlooked by mainstream media.
  • How to leverage social media, digital media, and other technology to engage, inform, and educate on what matters to your organization.
  • How to increase your organization’s capacity for action and change.
  • Information on the ever-increasingly dynamic Middle East markets, and youth movements, as potential markets for your organization.
  • The business and marketing issues that matter the most to entrepreneurs, and what knowledge can ensure sustainable success.

When: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 2011, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (with an hour provided for lunch)

Where: Monterey Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California

Who: This course is geared towards professionals who want to gain a better understanding of the role of social media in youth movements and its political, social and economic implications.  Participants hail from the private, educational and government sectors with particular focus on social media, international development, governance building, and Middle East fields.

Cost:

General (applications received after July 1): $2400.00

General Early-Bird (application received by July 1): $2000.00

Non-Profit, Education, and Group Rate (of 2 or more) for $1500.00

Peace and Collaborative Development Member Rate: $900.00

Student Rate: $500.00

For more information or to apply, visit http://go.miis.edu/exed,email exed@miis.edu, or call program manager Carolyn Meyer at 831.647.6417.


Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

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 Edition, the National Journal Feature CNS Experts
http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/23211

Tatiana Ivanova: First Translated Book Published Weeks after Graduation
http://www.miis.edu/about/newsroom/stories/node/23253

IIPER Nos. 40 and 41 published
http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3680

CNS Leaders Quoted on EU Meeting on Middle East WMD
http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3672

Prof. Akaha to speak on Japan’s earthquake and its aftermath
http://sites.miis.edu/work/?p=3676

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Call for Participation/Applications: Fourth Round of the Women’s Human Rights Training Institute- Deadline: July 31

The Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation (BGRF), in cooperation with its partners the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) and the Network of East-West Women (NEWW), and in cooperation with representatives of the Euroregional Center for Public Initiatives (ECPI) are announcing their Call for Applications for the Fourth Round of the Women’s Human Rights Training Institute (WHRTI), 2011-2013. Deadline for applications: July 31, 2011.

For more information, click on the following link: http://www.institute.bgrf.org/

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

World Bank seeks communications officer- Deadline: July 6

The World Bank seeks an online communications officer with a journalism degree and related experience to manage day-to-day operations of select sites and create original content.

The job is based in Washington, D.C., and open to non-U.S. citizens (international hire).

Some of the requirements include: a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science or other related disciplines; a minimum of five years’ experience in managing web sites, including writing and/or editing for the web and proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and an ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, direct, and lively style.

English fluency is essential while a knowledge of French and Russian are desired.

For more information, click here.

Monday, May 9th, 2011

Reza Aslan to Join MIIS Executive Ed Faculty

Reza Aslan, famed scholar and founder of Aslan Media will be joining the MIIS Executive Education Faculty  to offer a course in the program’s July session this summer.

Aslan is a contributing editor at the Daily Beast. Aslan’s first book is the International Bestseller, No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, which has been translated into thirteen languages, and named one of the 100 most important books of the last decade. He is also the author of How to Win a Cosmic War and editor of the anthology from Norton titled Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East. Aslan has been featured in dozens of popular TV programs including the Daily Show and the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.

Learn more about MIIS’s new and innovative Executive Education Program and courses offered this summer.

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

Monterey Institute Announces New Executive Education Program for Summer/Fall 2011

Practitioners to Offer Trainings on Environmental, Security, Trade/Compliance Issues

This June and October, the Monterey Institute of International Studies
will offer its first-ever executive education program in Monterey, California.
The two- and four-day trainings will be taught by Monterey Institute professors and other
expert practitioners, and course offerings during this inaugural session will include
environmental social governance; terrorism, pandemics and bioterrorism; and
international trade strategy. Participants can elect to take one or two segments within
each thematic track.

The Monterey Institute Executive Education program is for executives, managers, and
government leaders, and offers attendees the opportunity to discuss vital industry issues
with experts and peers from around the world.

Track: Environmental Social Governance
Segment One: Corporate Governance and the Board
Segment Two: Climate Risk and Business
Dates: June 7-10 and October 12-15, 2011
Course will cover corporate governance policy, the role of the board, and best practices
for integrating risk management. Topics include executive compensation challenges, risk
disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), capital markets and
climate change, mitigating greenhouse gas exposure, and addressing climate change at
the company level.


Track: International Trade Strategy
Segment One: Corporate Compliance Strategy
Segment Two: China’s Industrial Policy
Dates: June 20-23 and October 12-15, 2011
Course will examine latest US and international regulatory developments, including tools
and best practices for mitigating actual risks and keeping current compliance strategies.
Topics include WMD procurement networks, money laundering and terrorism financing,
embargos and sanctions, export compliance, anti-money laundering compliance, and
FPCA compliance. The second part of the course will focus on China’s industrial policy
including China’s National Standard Strategy, government restricting, fostering
innovation, and China’s clean energy market and communications technology sector.

Track: Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Pandemics
Segment One: Introduction to Terrorism Issues
Segment Two: Bioterrorism to Pandemics
Dates: June 20-23 and October 19-22, 2011
Course will cover terrorism issues in Central, South, and Southeast Asia and Russia and
the Caucasus as well as designing responses to potential bioterrorism and pandemic
threats. Topics include: Islamism, jihadist terrorism, terrorism financing, counterterrorism
strategies, SARS and Swine influenza pandemics, law enforcement approaches,
vaccine development, and rethinking the public health approach.


All courses will take place during regular business hours at the Monterey Institute’s
downtown Monterey campus. Fees are $2,200 for a two-day training and $4,200 for a
complete four-day program, with non-profit fee rates also available. Applications for June
trainings are due May 1, 2011. Applications for October trainings are due September 15,
2011. Training sessions will include optional outings to sights around Monterey County.
For more information on the program or to apply, visit http://go.miis.edu/exed. To speak
with a program coordinator, contact executive.ed@miis.edu or call (831) 647-6417.

Friday, February 18th, 2011

One-page Submissions for Second Annual Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competition Due February 28- $1000 Student Prize

Have a great idea for a business? Are you innovative?

Enter the Second Annual Monterey Bay Regional Business Plan Competion!

Competition Timeline

Monday, February 28One-page applications due by 5pm to MTC offices or regional partners

Monday, March 14-Judging of one-page applications complete and finalists notified

Monday, April 26-Finalists must submit their complete business plan by 5pm

Friday, May 13-Forum Event-Live presentations of finalists at the Monterey Institute of International Studies to investor panels. Winners will be announced.

There is a special prize category for students of a $1,000 prize plus in kind services. Interested students from all degree programs encouraged to apply. For more information visit www.MBRCompetition.com or call 831-582-9718.

View press release

View brochure

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Waiver Exams This Week for Core MBA Courses

Waiver exams will be offered for any 8500 level core MBA course (except IMGT 8501 International Organizational Behavior). Students wishing to waive a core MBA course may sit for waiver exams on Tuesday February 1st, or Thursday February 3rd in MG100 from 12:00-2:00pm.

For more information on waiver exams please contact Toni Thomas, GSIPM Assistant Dean.

Thursday, October 28th, 2010

Exciting New Enterprise Development Program: Frontier Market Scouts

Join Dean Shi, Dr. Paton, and Dr. Buckalew to hear about the possibilities in international business development this spring through the new Frontier Market Scouts program.

When: Tuesday, November 2 at 6:00pm

Where: B104

Who: Current MIIS students interested in gaining international experience in enterprise development.

This spring, the Monterey Institute will be sending out students to several frontier markets including Nigeria, Vietnam, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya to engage in enterprise development and investment for social and economic impact. In addition, students will be enhancing cross-cultural, cross-border, and cross-sector understanding and skills throughout the experience. The Institute has formed strategic partnerships with small businesses and development organizations in these locations to enable students to work directly with entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, government officials, and NGO leaders on the ground.

Monday, October 25th, 2010

MIIS Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Joint MBA/Peace Corps Program Nov. 5th

The Fisher International MBA Program at the Monterey Institute of International Studies is pleased to announce the 15th Anniversary as a Master’s International Partner Program with the US Peace Corps.

Please join us to celebrate this occasion on November 5th at 11:00am in the Samson Reading Room, Monterey Institute Campus

Special Guests Include:
Congressman Sam Farr, PRCV Colombia
Janet Allen, Regional Manager, US Peace Corps San Francisco Regional Office
PCMI students and alumni
Monterey RPCV community

RSVP by Tuesday, November 2nd to Toni Thomas at 831-647-4193, or via email: toni.thomas@miis.edu

Thursday, October 21st, 2010

Gateway California: West Coast’s Biggest Trade Show & Workshop Offers Student Discount

Gateway California is the leading export/import forum on the west coast. This one-day event is attended by more than 1,000 individuals who gather to take part in everything from the dynamic trade show floor and the focused curriculum of export/import related training workshops to the International Export/Import Executive Luncheon where attendees hear from policy and industry leaders about the latest policy directions and trends in the industry. It provides attendees and exhibitors the opportunity to make the critical connections and increase their opportunity for future success globally.

Where: South San Francisco Conference Center

When: Friday, October 29th

Student Discounts are available!

For more information, please consult the Gateway California flyer

Monday, October 18th, 2010

U.S. Green Building Council Awards Gala, October 29th

The Northern California Chapter of the Green Building Council is holding its 4th annual Green Building Super Hero Awards Gala on October 29th at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

They will be honoring organizations and individuals in Northern California who have done outstanding work promoting sustainability, social equity, etc.  Former Secretary of State George Shultz will deliver the opening address.

More information may be found at http://www.usgbc-ncc.org/gala

Last year, Paul Buckman arranged for a block of discounted tickets to be available to MIIS students and a group came up for the evening.  He wants to do the same this year.

Below is the additional information students will need to obtain the MIIS discount:

1.       Follow this link: http://usgbc-ncc-gala-2010.eventbrite.com/?discount=gbsh2010_MIIS

2.    Select the number of tickets you wish to redeem in the box next to USGBC-NCC Student Members.

(Note: offer expires 10/25/2010)

OR

1.       Go to http://usgbc-ncc-gala-2010.eventbrite.com/

2.       In the ticket window, enter discount code “gbsh2010_MIIS” and select the # of Student tickets desired.

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

New Course Catalog Unveiled!

This week, a new searchable Course Catalog went live at miis.edu! The new catalog replaces the old Courses page. Students can now search for courses by subject, professor, time, day of the week, and much more. In addition, courses taught by a particular faculty member are now displayed on that individual’s faculty profile under the heading “Courses.”

Check out the new Course Catalog here.

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Call for Applications: Conservation Leadership Practicum Jan. 10-21

The Conservation Leadership Practicum (CLP) is an innovative two week certificate course focused on delivering the necessary skills for current and future environmental leaders. Students in the program may be eligible for up to 6 units of credit from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.

The program’s two weeks are divided into ten key skill areas taught by Monterey Institute professor Jeffrey Langholz and leading local and global conservation practitioners. CLP trainers are qualified professionals in the field from such organizations as Foundations of Success, Pact, Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Big Sur Land Trust.

Cost: $1,800 for non-Monterey Institute participants, with a deposit of $500 due December 1st. $200 for Monterey Institute students, added to spring semester tuition.

When: January 10 through January 21, 2010

Where: Monterey Institute of International Studies

Application deadline: October 31, 2010

For more information, visit: http://www.miis.edu/academics/programs/conservationleadership