A Day in the Life . . .

Categories: Student Services

…of Brad Kesler (IPS), an Intern at the UNODC Terrorism Prevention Branch.
Working at the Terrorism Prevention Branch at the United Nations Office on Drugs and … Continue reading

Youth Programs in the Bajo Lempa

Categories: Blog, conservation, development, education, environment, fundraising, projects, Team El Salvador, youth

I made it BACK to El Salvador!  I arrived at the airport in San Salvador last night at 12:30 pm.  However, I didn’t get much rest as I Read the Rest… Continue reading

Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast’s Annual Conference Held at MIIS

Categories: Events, GSIPM

The Monterey Institute of International Studies hosted the 2013 Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC) from June 7-8, 2013. Prof. Akaha, former President of ASPAC, was among the many organizers from MIIS who made this conference a success. Under … Continue reading Continue reading

Congressman Sam Farr mentions Professors Kildow and Scorse for their Work

Categories: Events, GSIPM

On June 8, 2013 the Santa Cruz Sentinel published Rep. Sam Farr’s take on the celebration of the World Oceans Day. The article mentioned the incredible and important work of Dr. Jason Scorse and Prof. Judith Kildow from the Center … Continue reading Continue reading

Prof. Leire Carbonell-Agüero Welcomes a Baby Boy!

Categories: GSTILE

Professor Leire Carbonell-Agüero of Spanish Translation and Interpretation welcomed baby Liam on May 28th. Congratulations! Continue reading

Professor Kavenoki Speaks at T&I Conference in Russia

Categories: GSTILE

Professor Kavenoki spoke on June 3, 2013 at the 5th Industry of Translation and Interpretation International Conference in Perm, Russia on the T&I Market in the United States, Russia, and Other Geographic Locations in the Russian-English Combination. The conference was held at the National Research Polytechnic University. She also gave an open lecture on June 5, 2013. [...] Continue reading

Prof. Iyer and her J-Term participants share stories of Gujarat

Categories: Events, GSIPM

Prof. Iyer and the students who went to Gujarat during J-Term 2013 are continuously working on telling the stories of the marginalized and unprivileged people of Gujarat. In May alone, the group presented their findings at two events. At a conference … Continue reading Continue reading

Alumna Heather Bessette Promoted into Dream Job a Year after Graduation

Categories: Events, GSIPM

Heather Bessette (MBA/MAIEP ’12) has taken the motto of the Institute as her personal goal. She is now celebrating her promotion to associate marketing manager at Rosen Convergence Marketing a year after graduation. She works for a company in Portland which is dedicated to “help purpose-driven … Continue reading Continue reading

Prof. Kardam’s digital story screened in Turkey

Categories: Events, GSIPM

On May 8-10, 2013, Prof. Kardam attended the 5th International  Digital Storytelling conference at Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, where her ”Watercolor Idenities” was screened. Click here for the full video. Continue reading

Prof. Akaha speaks on Asia-Russia relationship in Stockholm

Categories: Events, GSIPM

On May 27, 2013, the Swedish Institute of International Affairs hosted the 42nd Stockholm Seminar on Japan where Prof. Akaha discussed Russia’s role in Asia. Click here for the full video.   Continue reading