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Professors Langholz and DePaolis Present On Agriculture in Santa Cruz County

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GSIPM Professors Lanhgolz and DePaolis made a presentation on the economic impact of agriculture in Santa Cruz County. Among the attendees was Congressman Sam Farr and four county supervisors.
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Incoming Student Inspired by MIIS Alumni

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Amy Slay, candidate of the joint MPA/Master of Arts in International Education Management, did not consider a graduate degree until she worked with MIIS alumni at the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in Vienna. Drawing from her experience and thinking ahead, … Continue reading Continue reading

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Recent MIIS Graduate Turns Internship into Leadership Position Promoting Permaculture in Malawi

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Catherine Carlton (MAIEP ’12) studied modern history at Stanford University. After finishing her undergraduate degree, she served in the Peace Corps in Zambia for two years working in the public health sector as an HIV volunteer. “I thought I might … Continue reading Continue reading

“It all started at MIIS.” Alumna Melanie St James (MPA ’00) calls to join the ‘Living in Oneness’ summit

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The entire month of June is dedicated to aspire different ways of living by providing new tools for “Living in Oneness”. The event is sponosred by MIIS alumna Melanie St James’s organization Empowerment WORKS. Registration is free and features many interesting and experienced leaders. … Continue reading Continue reading