Good Things Comes in Threes

The connection between CNS and these themes feels obvious. Where else but at the Institute can a student in a negotiation simulation class interact with the diplo­mats who actually negotiated the treaty their class is discussing? CNS gives our nonproliferation students access to unique immersive learning experiences in which they interact with leading professionals in their field, all while honing their diplomat­ic and language skills.

The Center for Social Impact Learning convenes and manages innovative pro­grams focused on social impact investing and is designed to offer students a head start in the field. Among these is Fron­tier Market Scouts, a unique fellowship program that trains “scouts” for two- to twelve-month field assignments during which they identify and collaborate with small-scale entrepreneurs in developing economies, connecting them with capital from impact investors. These assignments require a combination of language and intercultural skills, business sense, and adaptability, and they position scouts to emerge as field-tested leaders in the impact investing sector.

Also highlighted in this issue are sever­al examples of our alumni, students, and faculty demonstrating their skill at facil­itating communication across language barriers. From interpreting for medical staff and their patients, to translating 17th century Italian operas, to teaching Salinas Valley growers Spanish in order to facili­tate communication among staff, to help­ing Japanese officials prepare multilingual promotional materials for the 2020 To­kyo Olympics, members of the Institute community consistently serve as a bridge to mutual understanding and collabora­tion, both on our campus and throughout the world.

Career readiness, immersive learning, and language—that is what the Institute is all about.