Conference Explores Strategies for Transforming Race Conflicts
The fifth annual Center for Conflict Studies conference highlighted innovative and creative approaches to transforming race relations and conflicts.
Conflict Resolution
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Connecting Words: From Interpretation to Conflict Resolution
“This semester has blown my mind so far,” says Middlebury Institute student Anna Wohlrab, who is adding a certificate in conflict resolution to her degree in interpretation with an eye on combining her love for languages with a passion for social justice.
Center for Conflict Studies Conference: Antidote Against Disease of Racism
Human rights activist, poet, former Black Panther and political prisoner Ericka Huggins gave an inspirational and interactive keynote address to kick off the Middlebury Institute’s Center for Conflict Studies fourth annual conference.
Center for Conflict Studies Launches Summer Peacebuilding Program
Building on the strength of its field research focus areas, the Monterey Institute’s Center for Conflict Students will offer an intensive three-week Summer Peacebuilding Program in 2015.
Center for Conflict Studies Annual Conference to Focus on Water Issues
Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett will deliver the keynote address at the Monterey Institute’s Center for Conflict Studies annual conference on November 6.
Center for Conflict Studies Hosts “Impressive” Roundtable on Police Legitimacy in Communities of Color
The Monterey Institute’s Center for Conflict Studies hosted a well-attended roundtable discussion on law enforcement relations with communities of color that won praise both from participants and from a local reporter covering the event.
2013 in Review: High Level Visits, Alumni Reunion, Amazing Student Achievements
The Monterey Institute celebrated another great year in 2013, highlighted by wonderful student achievements, strong employment numbers for graduates, and visits by the UN Secretary-General and the former president of Kyrgyzstan.
Former President of Kyrgyz Republic Shares Democratic Transition Experience with MIIS Students
Dr. Rosa Otunbayeva, past president of the Kyrgyz Republic, shared with Monterey Institute students her experiences leading the first peaceful transition from an authoritarian state to a parliamentary democracy in Central Asia.
Miriam Fugfugosh: Monterey Institute “Family” Connections Extend to Geneva
Reflecting back to her first days as a student at the Monterey Institute, alumna Miriam Fugfugosh says the warm and welcoming atmosphere extended “from orientation to graduation.” She remains part of this welcoming community as an active member of the robust international MIIS alumni network.
Spring Break @MIIS: Students Witness UN Negotiations for First Global Conventional Arms Treaty
Eleven Monterey Institute students witnessed history at the UN during spring break when they were able to listen in on the negotiations of the first global conventional arms treaty and interact with numerous stakeholders.