More News…

MIIS@work is just one component of a growing online community here at the Monterey Institute.  Check out  the MIIS Facebook page, where recent posts include an update on Our Green Thumb, the community garden project taking shape next to Morse, and an article on the podcasts posted recently to our iTunes U site.

Other MIIS and Middlebury blogs are listed in the “blog roll” in the left hand column of this blog.  Check them out!

Permission to Be Great

This video was produced in collaboration between the Advancement office and the Digital Media Commons and presented Friday, October 24th during a tribute dinner for President Yu’s leadership in helping to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and appreciation.

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Faculty and Staff Participation Sought for Mentor Program

The  Monterey Institute Ambassador MAP Peer Mentor program is now recruiting peer mentors for the Fall 2009 semester!

Mentor applications are available at http://www.miis.edu/saffairs_map_mentor.html.  Prospective peer mentors should apply no later than December 1st.

Here is more information about the MAP Peer Mentor Program:

Who we are: Current students (who have been at MIIS one semester or more) mentoring new incoming and first year students.

What we do: Establish peer mentoring relationships to support new student transition and encourage professional networking, information sharing, friendships and community. Read more about us on our blog and website.

Contact Information: Gail Lu, Coordinator of Student Services, at gail.lu@miis.edu or 831.647.3586.
During the month of November there will also be information sessions for prospective MAP Peer Mentors wishing to learn more about the program. Here are more details:

MAP Peer Mentor Program Information Sessions

Dates: Thursday, November 13th and Tuesday, November 25th.
Time: 1-2 pm
Location: B105

Interested faculty and staff are also welcome to attend the information sessions and are encouraged to contact Gail Lu, Coordinator of Student Services, for more information about the MAP Peer Mentor Program.