Please join Scott Webb, Career & Academic Advisor, as he hosts an International Development Panel, with Kate Warren, Executive Vice President of DevEx, and Burke Fishburn, Executive Director of the Posner Center. This panel was held during the Fall 2021 DC Career Virtual Week, a collaboration between MIIS and the NASPAA Employer Relations Committee…

On this episode Max Gomez talks with all the newly elected 2021-2022 Student Council members about their goals and vision for their roles. Featured on this episode are (in order of appearance): Morgan Moore and Chris Baca - President and Vice President Nico Garbacz - Logistics and Operations Coordinator Dani Ohemeng - Community Engagement Officer N…

Voting for MIIS Student Council 2021-2022 is OPEN NOW and Madeleine Smith and Max Gomez can't stop talking about it! Make sure to watch the Candidate Town hall (link below) to hear directly from all the candidates and for the correct pronunciation of Noemi Agagianian's last name. https://micommunity.middlebury.edu/groups/2/feed?post_id=3573 Song - …

The 33rd annual International Bazaar is right around the corner! Student Council IEM Representative Yolanda Cobblah and Associate Dean of Student Services Ashley Arrocha join Max this week to talk all about why that event has become so near and dear to MIIS, and how its spirit is being carried on in a virtual environment. To submit a photo for the …

This episode is all about Peace and Security... Peace Corps Club and Cyber Security that is! First, Dillon Green and Dani Ohemeng stop for a chat about their Peace Corps services, and after that Elle Zesky drops in to talk with me about her work at The Cyber Collaborative at MIIS. Song - Disarm (fg. VI) Artist - AllttA, Mr. J. Mederios ©℗ 2017 On A…

"Cyber Cube cybersecurity consultant and 2014 MIIS Alumni, William Altman joins us for a discussion on the current, past, and future cybersecurity landscape as detailed in his latest report: The Emerging Cyber Threat to Industrial Control Systems" All future episodes of this show can be found on their blog, including the recently-released Episode 2…

It's the end of the *second week of National Women's History Month, a happy belated International Women's Day from everyone here at MIIS Radio! To commemorate the occasion we spoke with two feminist leaders whose work represent two different intersectional approaches to the advancement of gender equality. First, 2021 Visiting Tyler Fellow in Reside…

This episode of MIIS-informed is all about the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives happening on our campus. MIIS Interim Chief Diversity Officer Miguel Fernández and Student Council Vice President Lincoln Ngaboyisonga join to talk about the teams they're leading, and where their attention is focused when working to make our school an anti-…

On this release of MIIS-informed we celebrate Black History Month through a discussion of black music with femi (Shades @ MIIS organizer) and Jasmine Sturdifen (WCAPS West Coast founding member) and updates about institutional advances toward diversity of the MIIS student body from Enrollment Office GA Morgan Moore. Make sure to follow MIIS Radio o…

Welcome to the first ever episode of MIIS-informed! A new MIIS Radio Podcast show where host Max Gomez is welcoming anyone on campus to come share their news, promote upcoming programs and events, and any other celebrations of life on campus (even when we're not actually on campus). On this first episode you'll hear from: Aiko Gonzalez (Director of…

On today's episode, incoming co-host femi Higgins discusses the Virtual Art Show hosted by MIIS Arts Club. Panelists Katriya, Maia, Yolanda, Angela & Ian stopped by to talk about their artistic language(s) and how their cultural identities influenced the work they produced. You will want to listen to the podcast to find out more! Committee on Art i…

MIIS Radio hooked up with the Middlebury Immigrant Rights Alliance (MIRA) group to help them host their annual event, MIRAFest! A large portion of the immigrants in Monterey County are Latinx—so we sought out to speak with our Latinx community members about what their experience is like. In this episode, MIIS Radio host Madeleine Smith sits down wi…

Climbing Club leader Raf Wilson and MIIS Radio co-hosts Madeleine Smith and Max Gomez talk about their love of rocking climbing, as well as the goals that the Climbing Club has for when we're able to meet in person again. Check this episode out for some serious fan-girling around all things ROCK. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify…

We are one week out from, arguably, the most important elections of our lives. MIIS Radio co-host Max Gomez and Madeleine Smith got together for a brief conversation about why voting is so important—especially in 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miis-radio/support…

MIIS has some amazing clubs on campus, with even more acronyms for your ever-growing repertoire. In this episode, host Madeleine Smith interviews Anna Phillip of WIIS (Women in International Security) at MIIS, Jasmin Sturdifen of WCAPS (Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation), and Lawrence Garber of QAAAM (Queers and …

In this episode, incoming host Madeleine Smith interviews MIIS students Femi Higgins, Steven Mockler, Maia Stewart and Anna Phillips about their individual experience growing into their LGBTQIA+ identities. With some surprises and advice along the way—this National Coming Out Day episode is heartwarming and inspiring. --- Support this podcast: http…

On today's episode, we'll be discussing when three crises walk in a bar, what happens next? You'll have to listen to the podcast to find out! My guest, Pam Marino, staff writer at the Monterey County Weekly and I break down four articles (written by Ms. Marino) revolving the latest in affordable housing development in the city and county of Montere…

What does it mean to be healthy in this day and age? Rafael Hernandez (MBEP Housing Associate) and I discussed this question and simply caught up on life, health, and the pursuit of more housing for our fellow farmworkers and families living in the Pajaro & Salinas Valley. From discussions on healthy relationships, finding gratitude, and discoverin…

There are only so many hours in a work day. There are only so many breaks you can take before going back to the grind. For Charles Montesa, however, there are no breaks to help serve the three non-profit organizations he is working with this eventful summer 2020. Today we discussed those ventures and how Charles' vision for creating community is wo…

Today's episode is a unique opportunity at examining what it means to create social change. Starting at an individual level, Ms. Lauren Diane Howerton, a MIIS International Environmental Policy graduate, discusses the difficulty of coming out of our socio-economic comfort zones and developing pathways for compassion. This episode is dedicated to Re…

A MIIS student alum, Rafael Hernandez was one of the original members to create the idea of MIIS Radio alongside his colleagues in the D-Space (now known as the DLC) back in 2013-2015. Now, Rafael works as the Housing Program Program Associate for Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a regional non-profit organization that works on improving the econ…

"Developing Affordable Multifamily Housing in Monterey, California: An Economic Case for Building Electrification and Water Reclamation" is a recently released study produced by three International Environmental Policy graduate students at Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California and is supported by the Monterey Student…

Understanding This Moment, is a podcast series dedicated to understanding what is happening in the U.S. and what kind of impact can we have in an individual and collective space. Thankful and big shout out to Jonathan Hill, aka Julius King, a brother and my best friend for many years, graduate from ASU, community activist, and one of Arizona's top …

Understanding This Moment, is a podcast series dedicated to understanding what is happening in the U.S. and what kind of impact can we have in an individual and collective space. Thankful and big shout out to Gabriel Bronson Sanders, a brother and close friend, graduate from MIIS and public policy analyst. Art Cover: Midnight Golfer by E.J. Martin,…

Understanding This Moment, is a podcast series dedicated to understanding what is happening in the U.S. and what kind of impact can we have in an individual and collective space. Thankful and big shout out to Emmy Ham for her encouraging words, as always. Art Cover: Light Blue Nursery by Alma Thomas, 1968, acrylic on canvas ". . . through my impres…

Ukulele ~ Angelo Gonzalez Location: Monterey, California Time: Circa April 2020 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miis-radio/support

Emmy Ham interviews Madeleine Smith and Lincoln Ngaboyisonga about their passions, concerns, and platforms as they run for the 2020-2021 MIIS Student Council Presidential and VP seats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/miis-radio/support

Something that you should know up front ~ This episode was recorded in late February, right before everything in the U.S. and rest of the world had blown up and changed forever our individual course in life. Without further ado, I'm happy to announce the release of our latest podcast in the works with the tale of Madeleine Smith's life and how she …

Hello everyone. This is Gabe Sanders, and old habits die hard. I’m podcasting again, building off what I started at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies with MIIS Radio.Welcome to my newest project, which I’m calling: The Implications.This is a podcast about public policy as well, but with this work I’m going to go bigger. I’m looking …

This is the final episode of MIIS Radio. After careful consideration, this medium has served no further fruit from its considerable labor and I believe that a community’s care for each other only happens with action not merely producing podcasts that contain words. This final episode will hold Dr. Jason Scorse as our final guest. I believe is appro…

In Today's episode, we will be talking with Rachel Saunders, a marvelous person and brilliant mind behind Big Sur Land Trust here in Monterey, CA. Ms. Saunders has helped spearhead the movement for the Carmel River FREE Project and knows all about the land's rich history from artichoke fields to the ownership and transference of land from the Eastw…

In Today's episode, we will be talking with Paul Kephart, the creative mind behind Rana Creek - The Cohabitat Co. in Carmel Valley, CA. He also happens to be my girlfriend's boss, so without further addressing any conflicts of interests... Just kidding! I'm sure they both will love this episode and the confidence it brings to each individual listen…

In Today's episode, we will be discussing the life of Brian Bajari and his discoveries and insights on the world of development. Mr. Bajari tells us how to pay attention to the stories of community. Brian goes to great depths to show how to be astonished by people and go "outside our fears" to really start engaging with one another on a micro-scale…

It was my pleasure and privilege to speak with Eiad Alhamed during the last full week of April. I've known him since my first semester at MIIS, when we worked together on an unpredictably difficult report on the economic outlook for Eiad's home country, Syria. Dwarfing the unpredictable difficulty of evaluating the economy of his home country, howe…

This all-Arabic conversation unfolds the experiences of native Arabic speakers and Muslims at MIIS. Your guest host is Anas Elallame of Morocco, who guides a conversation among his fellow students Hajar Masoud of Palestine, Anab Mohamed of Sudan, Sherine Emara of Egypt, and Eiad Alhamed of Syria. Whether you're a native speaker of Arabic looking to…

I had the sincere pleasure to discuss winemaking with Kim Stemler, Executive Director of The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association. Ms. Stemler is a brilliant mind and breath of fresh air with her in-depth knowledge and experience working closely with winemakers here in the local area. After attending a workshop at Esalen Institute in Big …

On Sunday, March 31st, Seth Small and I walked down East Salinas' Market Street in support of the United Farm Workers of America's annual march. The march was celebrating the late Cesar Chavez's 92nd birthday, a man who alongside Dolores Huerta cofounded the UFW movement for farm worker's rights and better working conditions. We continued our march…

Campaign season is underway, and MIIS Radio has the scoop. Last week, shortly after they announced their candidacy, I interviewed Jasmine Sturdifen and Emmy Ham to learn more about their Presidential ticket platform for the 2019-2020 MIIS Student Council. You'll learn what campus issues are important to them, whom they admire and seek to emulate fr…

From Benjamin Wollam's streams of consciousness writing, rhyming and learning style, there seems to never be a dull moment. Mr. Wollam is a world traveler and speaks English, Spanish and Chinese and simply has no barriers to continue his learning experiences in life. I had the sincere pleasure to travel with Benjamin to East Asia on our spring brea…

Early in March I met with Wendy Askew, aide to District 4 Monterey County Supervisor, Jane Parker. This conversation is one of the richest we've had on MIIS Radio, including the process by which an idea in the community becomes a county-wide policy, managing economic development, and how county offices must juggle the priorities of widely varied co…

Paula Granger will graduate from MIIS this May with her master's degree in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, leaving behind some big shoes to fill. Paula is a veteran and member of the National Guard and came on MIIS Radio to offer her perspective on what it means to be a veteran and a woman at MIIS and beyond. We talked about misperceptions …

"We work in tandem with our crew, our community, and our earth." Tyler Ellis had no idea he'd own a coffee shop one day, let alone at the age of 25 in the seaside town of Monterey, California. A native of Michigan, Tyler made his way east and west for work – but also for a place to call home. In the summer of 2018, he landed in Monterey, having bee…

Jack Murphy is an Army veteran and the Deputy Director of the Veteran's Transition Center in Marina, California. He finds meaning in his work serving veterans and helping them back on their feet. Jack presents a sober and compassionate perspective on the causes of homelessness among veterans, the challenges they face in overcoming homelessness – an…

Conversations on MIIS Radio don't get much more substantive than this one. Hans Uslar has been the City Manager since August of 2018, but he's been working in public policy and administration on the Monterey Peninsula for the last two decades. Tune in to hear his perspective on the challenges facing the community, such as housing affordability, ser…

Sunday, February 10th was not supposed to be the last day of business for Sanctuary Rock Gym. The gym and its members believed they'd have through April 30th to figure out the next step –– but miscommunication from multiple parties resulted in a premature shuttering of Sanctuary's doors. It's not the end. As you'll hear in this bonus episode of MII…

A lot has happened since we last spoke with Emmy about her time working in an affordable housing organization last year. The 116th United States Congress, chock full of diverse freshman representatives, was inaugurated in January. Since the beginning of the year, a slew of candidates for the Democratic presidential candidacy have emerged, all vying…

It's been about a year since MIIS Radio revived in its current form and it wouldn't have happened without the two women you'll hear from on this episode. Radwa Wahba (IPD+MBA '18) and Susan Wang (TLM '18) helped get MIIS Radio off the ground while they were serving on Student Council –– they're OG MIIS Radio. Tune in to hear learn about where and w…

Sanctuary Rock Gym is a local institution on the Monterey Peninsula. Charles Schrammel is the manager, and I sat down with him to talk about how the gym became a rock for the community –– and how he's been handling the imminent South of Tioga development project that will force the gym to find a new location by Spring. Spoiler: there is no villain …

The MIIS Immigrants' Rights Alliance – MIRA – exists to advocate for the members of the immigrant community of Monterey as well as immigrants across the country. This episode of MIIS Radio is a debrief conversation following the panel discussion, Living in Fear, sponsored by MIRA a few weeks ago. You'll hear from MIRA co-founder Binh Ngo, MIRA memb…

MIIS Radio's latest episode is a conversation among NPTS students Trushaa Castellino and Jimmy Smith and IPD student Cat Struss. Jimmy is a veteran of the US Marine Corps, Trushaa studies the global arms trade, and Cat worked on the gun control advocacy effort known as the Brady Campaign. Our conversation unfolds the conflicting and sometimes contr…