Students and Alumni Build Networks at Fair Trade USA
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
A recent networking event at Fair Trade USA headquarters in Oakland brought together Middlebury Institute students and alumni interested in ethical business practices.
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Institute Students Win First and Third Place in Japanese Speech Contest
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Two Middlebury Institute students took home first and third place in the 44th Annual Japanese Speech Contest held in San Francisco earlier this month.
Student Has “Incredible Experience” Conducting Research in Haiti
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
This summer, Middlebury Institute student Castelline Tilus surveyed people’s perceptions of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in southern Haiti. What she found surprised her.
Student Shares Tales from Summer Internship in Rwanda
| by Julia Lipkis
Middlebury Institute student Julia Lipkis MAIPD ’18 shares her experiences in Rwanda working with Solid’Africa, a nonprofit organization in Kigali.
New Composting Bins Aid Campus Carbon Neutrality Goals
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
New composting bins and compostable food-ware offered by the Middlebury Institute’s cafe vendor will move the campus closer to its goal of carbon neutrality.
Three Middlebury Institute Alumni Chosen for CRS Fellowships
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Three recent graduates of the Middlebury Institute were chosen out of 600 applicants to serve as Catholic Relief Services Fellows in the Philippines, Malawi and Liberia. The fellowships offer paths to permanent positions.
Middlebury Institute Student Advises UN on Youth and Climate
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
This summer Middlebury Institute student Lama Ranjous served on the advisory council supporting the UN’s Report on Youth, Peace and Security.
Institute Faculty, Alumni Produce Save the Children Report
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Middlebury Institute professor Beryl Levinger has directed or co-directed Save the Children’s annual research reports for 14 years with assistance from students, alumni and faculty colleagues.
Summer Students Visit Development Organizations in DC
| by Eva Gudbergsdottir
Students in the Institute’s intensive summer certificate program in international development and social change (DPMI) in Washington DC had the opportunity June 20 to visit the Organization of American States.
Unavoidable Truths
| by Jason Warburg
International Policy & Development professor Jan Black’s colorful backstory includes writing the definitive account of U.S. involvement in Brazil, and being invited to play piano in Elvis Presley’s band.