Student Clubs

Our aim is to provide a starting point for those who want to study other languages, but never had the chance to do it. For students we provide a highly informal, but effective language learning environment. For future teachers we provide an opportunity to put all of the theory they have been learning into practice and gain valuable professional experience while honing their teaching skills in a relaxed, nonthreatening environment. Teachers will plan lessons, gather materials, collaborate with fellow teachers, and gain valuable feedback from real-life learners. They will do all this and more with one goal in mind: to provide students with what they need in their language learning while promoting effective cross–cultural communication.

http://blogs.miis.edu/build/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/256651434358633/

To provide an environment for Christian and non-Christian students on the MIIS campus to develop lasting and meaningful friendships; to spread an awareness of Christianity and its relevance to students today; to create a safe space for students interested in Christianity, Jesus, and/or other religions to be able to discuss and ask questions; and to be an outreach to the MIIS community through ISI or on-campus events.

Chinese Student Association is a student union serving all Chinese students that are from the PRC, Taiwan, and other areas of the world. We exist to promote Chinese culture, enhance mutual understanding between Chinese and other ethnic groups, and contribute to the diversity of the campus cultures at the Monterey Institute.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/miiscsa/

To expose and engage students in a broad range of topics relating to conflict resolution that will deepen their understanding of different aspects, issues, theories, and areas. To serve as a platform in which students put forward their ideas and turn them into an educational event for the community, for conflict resolution students, and for themselves.

We are the LGBTQIA etc. club at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS). Needless to say, we also welcome our straight allies and non-MIIS members. WE ARE ALL-INCLUSIVE! One big, happy, international family. Gay & Company (Gay & Co.) is a social and political group, building awareness about the issues that face our community both domestically and internationally. Having fun is also a priority.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gay-Co/137513839630071

The members of the MIIS Japan Forum are students and others who share their enthusiasm for the art and culture of Japan. The purpose of the Club is to provide the MIIS community with opportunities to discuss Japan, participate in Japanese cultural activities, as well as get a chance to broaden their social circles. It is also our aim to provide this club, Japan Forum, for those who have both lived in Japan as well as those who never had the opportunity to visit Japan, but whom wish to discover more about Japanese culture.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/148797298490637/

The purpose of the Martial Arts Club is to promote awareness and appreciation of martial arts all over the world.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/236186613085068/

To educate people, in real-world terms, about various investment strategies. This includes understanding the workings of the market, learning how to invest (the mechanisms) and also practicing through simulations and competitions.

The Middle East Society (MES) is a student organization that fosters the study of the Middle East, promotes awareness, and provides a platform for intellectual exchange and cross-cultural communication through films, cultural events, lectures, volunteer projects, and language learning activities.

https://groups.google.com/group/mideastsocietymiis

Through conferences, brown bag lunches, and informal forums, the club provides opportunities for students and faculty to discuss issues not covered in the classroom in order to increase the knowledge and understanding of current trade related affairs on campus and in the broader community.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/170221379671407/

http://blogs.miis.edu/tradeclub/

The MIIS Peace Corps club exists to spread awareness about the Peace Corps to MIIS students and the larger Monterey community. We also provide support to PCMIs (both current volunteers in the field and those preparing to depart) and RPCVs by creating a community that understands and can relate to the unique experience of the Peace Corps.

https://sites.google.com/site/miispeacecorpscommunity/home

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=49748126761&ref=ts

The VO is a student organization at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. We are here to ensure that all veterans in the MIIS community are utilizing all resources available to them to assist them in reaching their educational and professional goals. We take a holistic approach to the educational experience of veterans, we work in a variety of areas to enhance the learning atmosphere at MIIS. Therefore, we look to create robust relationships within the MIIS and local community, and other academic and federal organizations. We look forward to meeting and working with everyone.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/149721005086400/

http://www.veteransorganization.org/VETERANS_ORGANIZATION/Veterans_Organization.html

The purpose of N.O.W. @ MIIS Networking Club is to network the entire MIIS community and beyond, while also providing unique opportunities for professional development and social engagement through networking receptions, foreign language mixers and fieldtrips. The goal of N.O.W. @ MIIS is to provide networking opportunities off campus for students in different programs, faculty and staff, as well as for the greater Monterey County community such as alumni and beyond. N.O.W. @ MIIS is a social club that promotes multi-cultural inclusion, diversity, empowerment and professional advancement. This club does not overstep the goals and responsibilities of other clubs on campus, rather, complements and promotes other clubs regularly through various PR efforts on our online group and emails.

The purpose of the NET Impact MIIS Chapter is to enhance the student body and greater world through business-oriented activities that promote social and environmental responsibility in addition to economic vitality. The Chapter intends to give back to the local community and beyond through community service and business projects, environmental initiatives, and more, and will better prepare its members for fulfilling careers after graduate school through networking and professional development.

http://miisnetimpact.org/

http://twitter.com/MIISNetImpact

Our Green Thumb Community Garden is a living, working “classroom” space—with member-tended garden plots, a robust compost system, a rainwater catchment system, and events that aim to share and increase knowledge of community gardening. Our members are involved at the level they choose: from tending a plot to helping out with composting and other garden activities, to attending our events. Our membership includes MIIS Students, Faculty, and Staff, as well as local Monterey residents.

http://blogs.miis.edu/ourgreenthumb/

https://twitter.com/#!/Ourgreenthumb

Club Treasurer: Amanda Bensel

Communications: Patrick Young and Adam Fullerton

The ODRC is a collaboration of students inviting the entire MIIS community to enjoy the many opportunities for outdoor fun in the greater Monterey Bay region.  We lead several outdoor activities throughout each semester including hiking, camping, kayaking, rock climbing, running, cycling, surfing, and more.  We even provide affordable equipment rentals and workshops to help YOU enjoy the great outdoors on your own time.  Last but not least, we lead the First-semester Outdoor Orientation Trip (FOOT) prior to the start of each semester to introduce incoming students to MIIS outside the classroom.  Outdoor adventures are a great way for new students to bond and create lasting memories.

http://blogs.miis.edu/miisoutdoors/

http://www.facebook.com/groups/132336436828338/

The STOP club is a student driven anti-human trafficking club working to increase awareness on related issues and removing stigma, ultimately moving people towards action. Case in point: Monterey County has one of the highest rates of human trafficking in California. Through informational campus events, film screenings, and other events, we work towards dispelling misconceptions of human trafficking in all its forms.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/119741048036484/

http://blogs.miis.edu/stop/

The Student Sustainability Council provides a platform to share ideas and develop opportunities that expand environmental stewardship on the MIIS campus. Through the Council, students position themselves as professional advisors to the Monterey Institute, implementing energy and carbon reduction strategies, in addition to a host of other sustainability initiatives. The Council provides practical experience that advances networking by serving as an interface between students and leaders in the sustainability sector as well as by developing partnerships and hosting events.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MIIS-Student-Sustainability-Council/230074617082721?sk=wall

http://blogs.miis.edu/sustainability/

Team Peru seeks to promote awareness and begin a dialogue for solutions around development issues in Peru. The club informs the community and thinks critically about issues pertaining to strategic NGO networks, health and wellness, social enterprise, agriculture initiatives, and women and empowerment in Peru. The goal is to actively engage students in an immersive learning experience, inspiring students to apply their educational skills to solving real world problems whether in team meetings, classroom projects, or working on the ground in Peru with the club and a Peruvian based partner, The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development.

http://blogs.miis.edu/teamperu/