Call for Students to do Research in the DR Over Winter Term 2018

Winter Term Independent Study: Evaluating Rural Development Models in the Dominican Republic What role do international nongovernmental organizations play in promoting development? To what extent can they encourage environmental conservation and rural development, and make this model sustainable by creating a revenue stream rather than depending on grants? This experiential learning opportunity will entail 2 […]…Continue Reading Call for Students to do Research in the DR Over Winter Term 2018

Social Impact Events with Alumni: Learn More About Impact Sectors

Big things happening here on campus this coming week in the world of social impact and development. Here are Tracy’s top 5 reasons you should try to attend any one of these events with our Middlebury alumni who have come back to campus: 1) Knowledge is power, and the more you are armed with info […]…Continue Reading Social Impact Events with Alumni: Learn More About Impact Sectors

Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy and Leadership Conference

  The 18th annual Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy and Leadership Conference (PPLC) will take place February 8-11, 2018. The conference aims to increase the diversity of students pursuing graduate programs in public policy and international affairs by informing students about opportunities for graduate study and careers in both domestic and international public policy.  Please […]…Continue Reading Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy and Leadership Conference

Public Policy & International Affairs Program app due Nov 1

The Public Policy & International Affairs Program (PPIA) is now accepting applications for the 2018 PPIA Fellowship! The PPIA program prepares undergraduates to be competitive candidates for top degree programs in the fields of public policy, public administration or international affairs through participation in a Junior Summer Institute (JSI).  JSI is an intensive, 7-week, academic […]…Continue Reading Public Policy & International Affairs Program app due Nov 1

Winter Term Team Peru Internship Due October 30

Team Peru Internship for Credit with Prof. Orion Lewis- Calca Region, Peru Agriculture extension in Peru is based off a western, top down, teacher-student model that does not consider traditional methods of knowledge transfer. The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD) is currently partnering with the community of Sacclio in Peru and a small group […]…Continue Reading Winter Term Team Peru Internship Due October 30

IDEX Accelerator & Global Fellowship in India: Oct. 15 Application Deadline

The IDEX Accelerator & Global Fellowship Program has an upcoming application deadline of October 15th for their January 2018 cohort program. The program was founded on the idea that by investing in the future generations of leaders who are passionate about leading high-impact careers, we can regenerate local economies and build stronger communities around the […]…Continue Reading IDEX Accelerator & Global Fellowship in India: Oct. 15 Application Deadline