Oct
20
MonTREP researchers speak at joint NPS/CNS conference
October 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
MonTREP researchers and GSIPM faculty members Jeffrey M. Bale, Sharad Joshi, and Gordon Hahn all gave talks at a panel on “Leaderless Jihad? Terrorist Attacks in the New Millenium and Lessons for the Future,” a panel which Professor Bale organized. The panel took place at 10 am on October 17 at the 2009 ISSS-ISAC Conference, [...]
Oct
19
Save the Date! Middlebury Physics Professor to Speak at MIIS
October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Global Vision-Global Reach: Monterey/Middlebury Lecture Series presents: Richard Wolfson Benjamin F. Wissler Professor of Physics, Middlebury College “Nuclear Power: One Environmentalist’s Perspective.” Wed, Nov. 11, 6:00 -7:30 pm McGowan 102 Pro- or anti-nuclear? To this environmentalist, nuclear power is too complex for a simple “pro” or “anti” stance. On the one hand, nuclear power is [...]
Oct
14
TLC Friday Sandbox Returns
October 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Please join the folks at the TLC for a Friday Sandbox session on the new blogging community. The Friday Sandbox started last year as a time/space where staff could get together and play with new technologies. All skill levels are welcome and the goal is to experiment, have fun, and learn a thing or two. [...]
Sep
30
Share your view of the world!
September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
2010 Calendar Photo Contest Announced The calendar will showcase and celebrate the experiences, diversity and cultures present at the Institute and will be available for purchase this holiday season. * Open to all members of the MIIS community (Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni) * There are no specific scenes or categories required for this photo [...]
Sep
30
Film Series Screens Argentine Comedy
September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The T&I Spanish Program of GSTILE is proud to present the twenty-fourth film in its Argentine Film Series. This is a continuing, free-of-charge event, open to all MIIS students, faculty, staff and guests. Films are in Spanish with English subtitles. The blockbuster comedy UN NOVIO PARA MI MUJER (A BOYFRIEND FOR MY WIFE, 2009) will [...]
Sep
29
Reminder: IA and Communications Open House this Friday
September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
We hope to see many of you at our open house/happy hour later this week! Please come by to visit our new space, learn more about what we do, and enjoy good food and company. Door prizes will be awarded! Friday, October 2nd Four until six p.m. McGowan Building, Suite 300
Sep
23
Former Ambasador, Head of U.N. Association, to speak at MIIS
September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m., Ambassador Thomas A. Miller, former U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Greece, will speak at Irvine. His topic is “The Obama Administration Foreign Policy, Challenges and Opportunities – a Practitioner’s Perspective.” Download this flyer for additional details.
Sep
23
Found in Translation: the latest in T&I research
September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
MIIS faculty, staff and students are invited to visit the world of translation and interpreting research in an ongoing series of talks that bein next Tuesday, September 29. The series provides a forum to share and discuss recent developments in research on the practice and training of translators, interpreters and localizers. All sessions will be [...]
Sep
8
Unwanted books? Donate them to the library book sale!
September 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment
If you just moved your office, or cleaned out your closets, you may find yourself with a stack (or boxes!) of unwanted books that you would like to be rid of. Please consider bringing them to the library so we can add them to our annual booksale, scheduled for late October. This way, you can [...]
Aug
14
H1N1 Panel
August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Members of the Institute community are invited to attend a discussion with local medical and public health experts on plans to respond to an influenza pandemic. Date: September 9 Time: Registration and reception at 5:30; presentation at 6:30 Location: Irvine Auditorium Flyer attached.
Aug
12
Academic Technology Resource Fair!
August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Come one, come all!! Students, faculty & staff cordially invited to a collaborative resource and information fair during orientation week. Representatives from campus technology departments will be on hand to answer questions and help point you in the right direction. Tuesday, August 25th, 1-4pm in the Samson Center Courtyard.
Aug
10
Akaha to speak at Peace Forum
August 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
This week, Prof. Tsuneo Akaha will be a panelist in a forum on peace. The Jeju Peace Institute, headed by Amb. HAN Tae Kyu, is pleased to announce live webcasts of the 5th Jeju Peace Forum to be held at Havich Hotel & Resort, August 11th, Tuesday – 13th, Thursday, 2009. United Nations Secretary-General Ban [...]
Jul
31
Astronaut Jim Newman addresses Fulbrighters
July 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Dr. James Newman of the Naval Postgraduate School was on campus July 30 to talk with visiting Fulbright students. He shared stories of his time as an astronaut during four Space Shuttle missions. Dr. Newman has logged over 43 days space, including working in the International Space Station and six space walks. He gave the [...]
Jul
22
Advising and Career Services Open House
July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Your colleagues at The Center for Advising and Career Services extend a warm invitation for you to attend an Open House At The Center for Advising and Career Services Third Floor of the McCone Building Please come up to visit the new space, meet the staff, enjoy good food, good friends and the lovely environment [...]
Jun
5
Running One MIIS Sessions Continue
June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Running One MIIS sessions, held every other Tuesday from 12-1:30, have become increasingly well attended, and have generated some great discussions! Here are the slides from the last two presentations: HR and Communications. Next Up, on June 16th, Admissions.
