Oct
29
MIIS@work has a new home
October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
MIIS@work has joined the MIIS blogging community at http://blogs.miis.edu/work. Please join us there.
Oct
21
HR Launches New Applicant Tracking System
October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The implementation of our new applicant tracking system, iGreentree, will be completed on Wednesday, October 28th. Once we go live, we will be utilizing the same applicant tracking system as Middlebury. Middlebury completed their implementation on October 15th. HR will provide user names and passwords as needed. Most will not need this information until the [...]
Oct
19
MIIS Offers New MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies
October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
A new Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Program – the first of its kind in the world – was approved last weekend by the Middlebury Board of Trustees, having been reviewed by MIIS faculty and administration and the MIIS Board. The new program builds on the Institute’s existing certificate program in nonproliferation and the terrorism studies [...]
Oct
9
Un-book Club: calling all readers
October 9, 2009 | 1 Comment
The un-book club is being revived and the great thing about this club is that you don’t have to read the book; although, you are encouraged to. The selected book is, The Six Secrets of Change, Michael Fullan. Don’t have time to read the book? Here are some podcasts of Michael Fullan: http://www.kdp.org/teachingresources/podcastsechapter.php http://media.kucrl.org/archives/370 Do [...]
Oct
9
Bibliophiles! Hunt for Bargains at the MIIS Library Book Sale
October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The annual William Tell Coleman Library book sale will take place October 19 – 25. If you have books to donate, Contact Peter Liu (647-4139) or Christie Tam ( 647-4135).
Oct
9
Two MIIS Professors Speak at Waseda University
October 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Professor Akaha (GSIPM) and Professor Vassilieva (GSTILE) will begiving presentations at a seminar on “Russia’s Evolving Relations with East Asia,” hosted by the Graduate Institute for Asian Regional Integration, Waseda University, on October 14. More information.
Sep
23
Carlos Prieto to Speak at MIIS on Friday
September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Monterey Institute of International Studies will host world-renowned cellist, author and raconteur Carlos Prieto for a special public lecture on Friday, September 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Irvine Auditorium. In addition to performing with many of the world’s most widely known and respected classical musicians and orchestras, Prieto has written [...]
Sep
10
Reminder!
September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
FirstClass email will cease to be used next Tuesday, September 15, 2009, as the Monterey Institute completes its transition to Exchange email hosted by Middlebury College. If you are still using FirstClass to send email, you should plan to transition to Exchange today. Contact the Helpdesk (ext. 6656) for assistance in accessing your account and [...]
Aug
30
Office Moves Demystified!
August 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
As many of you know, a series of office moves occurred over the summer, to concentrate the majority of faculty in McCone, the IIRC, and Casa Fuente. Attached are maps for the McCone and IIRC buildings and portions of Casa Fuente and McGowan that show where faculty and staff affected by the move are now [...]
Aug
27
GSIPM Launches New Semester with Retreat
August 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
On Thursday August 20th, the combined faculty and staff of the new Graduate School of International Policy and Management held their semester kickoff retreat. Over 40 attendees discussed the reorganization and its impact on policies & procedures, reviewed proposals for new degree programs and specializations, and received an update from Dean Tate Miller on the [...]
Aug
24
MIIS Website Update
August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The new MIIS web site is nearing readiness for its official launch. After consultation with the web team at Middlebury, we are planning the formal launch of the new MIIS website for September 15. Dozens of people have worked very hard all summer to develop a framework for the site that reflects our mission and [...]
Aug
21
Changes in Intensive English Programs
August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Patricia Szasz, Director of Intensive English Programs, announces two important changes in the Intensive English Programs: First, the non-degree English for Academic & Professional Purposes (EAPP) program has been discontinued. What this means: Degree-seeking students will still take EAPP classes with Lisa Leopold & Kelley Calvert, All non-degree students are now part of the ESL program [...]
Aug
12
Outlook Training
August 12, 2009 | 1 Comment
Let’s Get Together and Celebrate Our New Exchange Email System and Due to the overwhelming demand for training, two informal Outlook 2003 sessions are scheduled this Friday in the Pacific Lab 10-11:30a and 1:30-3p (Only need to attend one) Please RSVP to Trinidad Gomez Topics to be covered * Customizing the Outlook window * Creating [...]
Aug
11
Running One MIIS: the Final Episode
August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Seamus Dorrian provided faculty and staff with a sneak preview of changes to come as we roll out new features of the Banner student module. Check out notes from the presentation here.
Aug
11
J.D. Yuan Reports on Summer Activities
August 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment
From Singapore comes this report of Prof. J.D. Yuan’s recent publications and interviews: * July 8, TV interview from Channel News Asia, on the Xinjiang riots. * July 29, Washington Observer interview on the first round of US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue * July 31, “China and the US: G-2 by Another Name?” Asia Times, [...]
