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Join us for a free community talk with the Tyler Visiting Fellow in Residence Lori Thicke. Lori Thicke is a Canadian author, entrepreneur, and founder of the world’s largest translation charity, with more than three decades of experience in the language industry.

“The Importance of Translation and Interpretation for Achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals”

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with an intimate conversation with Verlaine-Diane Soobroydoo, author, international strategist, and public policy and diplomacy professional. This session will include a conversation about her experiences in international policy arenas, highlights from her work in the field on the African continent, and words of inspiration to recenter our attention on community engagement and women in leadership.

Zoom option available. Register now: go.miis.edu/verlaine

Journalism and Democracy: Covering Truths and Untruths
Stories from an NPR Political Correspondent

Community Talk with Asma Khalid, White House correspondent for NPR.

A Community Talk with Jason Blazakis and Kaitlyn Tierney

How can we address the rise of hate-fueled violence across the world? From the Taliban to ISIS, White supremacists to anti-government militias, Middlebury Institute faculty and students are researching emerging threats and identifying solutions.

Join us for a conversation with:

The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs Program for Global Health and Medicine, in collaboration with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, the Jan Knippers Black Fund, and Middlebury College Departments and Programs of Anthropology, Global Health, Black Studies, Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies, and the Center for the Critical Study of Race and Ethnicity warmly invite you to a public lecture by Professor Kamari Maxine Clarke.

You are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of the photo exhibition by MIIS staff member Greg Harris. Greg specializes in cutting edge lighting techniques to create extraordinary art. Sponsored by the Institute Committee on Art in Public Places. Come get to know more about iCAPP and the role we play at MIIS. Light refreshments provided. Open to the public. Please note: Community guests are required to wear a mask unless actively eating or drinking.

Middlebury Institute WorldViews speaker series features an array of Middlebury Institute faculty experts discussing current global issues. This theme for this year’s speaker series will focus on the global impact of the New Administration. May’s event will feature a panel of speakers discussing “Impact of Domestic and International Policies on Our Community”. For more information on topics and link to purchase tickets visit: go.miis.edu/worldviews.

Middlebury Institute WorldViews speaker series features an array of Middlebury Institute faculty experts discussing current global issues. This theme for this year’s speaker series will focus on the global impact of the New Administration. Anna Vassilieva will be April’s featured speaker discussing “Our Evolving Relationship with Russia”. April’s event is SOLD OUT. For more information on topics and link to purchase tickets visit: go.miis.edu/worldviews.

Middlebury Institute WorldViews speaker series features an array of Middlebury Institute faculty experts discussing current global issues. This theme for this year’s speaker series will focus on the global impact of the New Administration. Come listen to Dr. William Potter discuss the Global Implications of Administration Policies on Nuclear Weapons. All talks are from 6-7pm with a reception to follow. For more information about featured speakers and to purchase tickets, visit go.miis.edu/worldviews or call 831-647-6569.

All students graduating in December should plan to attend as we will present information about commencement logistics and graduating student speakers will present summaries of their speeches. Also, a free used-gown raffle will be held.