2008

November September August June April

November

Tue Nov 25, 08 - French School faculty member wins France's top literary prize
Tierno Monénembo, who fled Guinea, edges out Elie Wiesel for the 2008 Prix Renaudot

Mon Nov 24, 08 - Russian School alumna named president and CEO of National Public Radio
Vivian Schiller, former head of NYTimes.com, to lead NPR beginning in January

September

Wed Sep 10, 08 - Monterey Institute takes part in debate over LPGA language requirement
MIIS, located in golf mecca on the Monterey Peninsula, offers to help professional golf tour by providing English language curriculum

August

Mon Aug 18, 08 - More than 150 students receive degrees at Language Schools commencement
International educator tells students their skills are critical for understanding the world

Fri Aug 15, 08 - Language Schools Commencement Address
Allan E. Goodman, president of the Institute of International Education (IIE), delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctor of letters degree.

Thu Aug 14, 08 - Italian School creates 'laboratory classroom' for faculty children
Songs, activities, and vocabulary lessons make Italian come alive for young language-learners

Tue Aug 12, 08 - Teachers from Spain study in U.S. to develop bilingual teaching methods
Madrid government, Monterey Institute, and Middlebury collaborate on "global action" project this summer

June

Thu Jun 19, 08 - Language Schools Top Ten List
Language Schools Top Ten

Fri Jun 13, 08 - Language Schools announces 2008 International Film Festival
Language Schools announces 2008 International Film Festival June 14-Aug. 9

Fri Jun 13, 08 - Language Schools summer session under way
Langauge Schools summer session under way

April

Thu Apr 17, 08 - Language Education Reforms Spark Debate
Modern Language Association committee releases report examining how foreign language educators can address crisis in language education at college level

Mon Apr 14, 08 - Spanish School Will Have New Director in September 2008
Susan Carvalho to depart after six years, and will be succeeded in September by Jacobo Sefamí

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