Bi-Weekly VP Update October 22
| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
This week began with a short break for students and faculty; I hope this brief breather provided a quick recharge for you as we head into the second half of the fall semester.
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Student Alice McGown at COP26: Leave It In The Ground
The Center for the Blue Economy celebrates Alice McGown, a master’s candidate pursuing International Environmental Policy, who will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow next week. She will bring one simple message to the nations of the world: leave fossil fuels in the ground.
Paying It Forward: Alumnus Creates Work Opportunities for Fellow Alumni in International Education
| by Jason Warburg
Middlebury Institute alumnus Kevin Hyunjae Sung MAIEM ’19 came to the United States in search of opportunities and is now helping to create them for fellow international students and MIIS alumni, managing international exchange programs at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Peace Corps and Middlebury Institute Renew Historic Ties, Celebrate Record Enrollments
| by Jason Warburg
The Middlebury Institute attracted a record enrollment of Peace Corps participants this fall, reflecting the common values underlying their long partnership, which was recently renewed for another five years.
Autonomous Vehicle Security with Applications to Critical Infrastructure
| by Elle Zesky
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The world of personal transportation has rapidly evolved. We see the emergence of autonomous vehicles and collaborative vehicles which could have wide-reaching benefits and risks for society. Watch the recording of a talk that explored cybersecurity concerns in emerging technologies and how these can be generalized to other domains of critical infrastructure.
Examining the Kabul Drone Strike
| by Matthew Jennings
Dr. Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress conducted an in-depth analysis of a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan, one that intended to target ISIS terrorists, but instead ended with the killing of civilians. Dalnoki-Veress’ research was cited in a lengthy Washington Post story on the errant strike, and the professor recently spoke with us about his research and work at the Institute.
VideoWeekly VP Update October 1
| by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
We are looking forward to the first major in-person campus event in 19 months - the Student Council Back-to-MIIS Fest, scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, October 2 from 12PM - 4PM on the Pierce Street Promenade. Student Council has extended the invitation to faculty and staff and I hope to catch up with many of you.
Students and Recent Alumni Practice Their Skills in the First Olympics Junior Interpreter Program
| by Jessie Raymond
Maureen Sweeney MPA ’94, deputy chief of the interpreting staff for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, developed a remote interpreting program to expand language services at the Games while giving MIIS students and recent graduates a chance to test their skills in a high-profile, real-world setting.
Middlebury Institute Named a GAO Partner School, Enhancing Internship Opportunities for Students
| by Jason Warburg
The Government Accountability Office has named the Middlebury Institute a partner school, ensuring targeted outreach and recruiting of Institute students for internships that frequently result in job offers after graduation. The designation came about after extended collaboration with MIIS and Middlebury alumni employed at GAO.
The Return of the Taliban: Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies Hosts Panel Discussion on Afghanistan
| by Mollie Messick MATESOL '21
The Monterey Initiative in Russian Studies (MIR) recently hosted a panel discussion on the Afghanistan crisis and its regional and global consequences. Panelists included Dr. Elena Chernenko, special correspondent at the Kommersant daily newspaper in Moscow; Anatol Lieven, senior fellow for Russia and Europe at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft; Rakesh Sood, distinguished fellow at the Observer Research Foundation; and Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent.
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