School Of International Studies - University of the Pacific

05/15/2023

Congratulations to Outstanding SIS Student Award recipients The Raven “Rael” McGurll and Bailey Pearson!

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day! The University of the Pacific School of International Studies would like to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day. We encourage everyone to take action for a cleaner and healthier earth.

03/25/2023

Hello everyone, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) invites UOP students to a series of webinars and in-person events they are hosting as part of their spring Preview Days.

Join MIIS to experience firsthand how their flexible in-person and online master’s programs transform careers. Use the following link to sign up: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fgj7krg%2F4df60y%2F4tnb7y&data=05%7C01%7Cjstoffer%40middlebury.edu%7C6409c89ba8504ac4ef4208db089e5cca%7Ca1bb0a191576421dbe93b3a7d4b6dcaa%7C1%7C0%7C638113248475918261%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cffKvBF9lwp6F66e2ePYgINcOg7kGrlIM%2BOzwTbCIsU%3D&reserved=0

Schedule of Spring Preview Days:
March 29 (webinar): Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in the Balkans
April 12 (webinar): The Future of Food: Emerging Technologies in Cell- and Plant-Based Food Production
April 5 (webinar): The Rise of the Violent Radical Right
April 14 (Monterey, CA, in-person): Welcome reception and opportunities to explore our campus housing and beautiful location
April 15 (Monterey, CA, in-person): Breakout sessions to learn more about scholarships, curriculums, and career outcomes

03/23/2023

GUEST SPEAKER!!! Join us, today from 3:30-5:00 pm in George Wilson Hall, in welcoming Professor Zondi from University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her talk will focus on the nature of women’s contemporary songs in the rural community of Zwelibomvu. We look forward to seeing you all there!!

03/10/2023

Please join us on Thursday, March 23, 3:30-5 pm in George Wilson Hall.

Join us for a discussion with Fulbright Scholar and Professor Nompumelelo Zondi. She is head of the Department of African Languages at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Her talk will focus on the nature of women’s contemporary songs in the rural community of Zwelibomvu, near Pinetown in Kw...

02/02/2023

Join OASIS tomorrow for their first meeting of the Spring semester from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in George Wilson Hall room 100!! Dm us if you have any questions or concerns.

01/11/2023

01/10/2023

On Tuesdays SIS asks some fun trivia questions! Check out the answers at the bottom to see if you’re correct. Have fun and Happy Tuesday!

Question 1: What nation, on average, takes the longest to eat a meal? (choose 1)

1. Germany
2. Spain
3. Italy
4. France

Question 2: What is the name of the highest mountain in Ecuador? (choose 1)

1. Chimborazo
2. Cotopaxi
3. Cayambe
4. Corazón

Question 3: What is the national dish of Hungary? (choose 1)

1. Fisherman’s Soup
2. Meat Pancakes
3. Goulash
4. Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Answers: 1.) 4 2.) 1 3.) 3

01/10/2023

What are SIS Students, Alumni, and Faculty up to?

SIS Alumni, Marissa (Ito) Merril, ‘12 and Sara Menges, ‘12 got together and wrote/illustrated a children’s board book!

How Are You Feeling Little Dumpling? is a board book for children (ages 1-5) that teaches kiddos about their feelings while also celebrating Asian American culture in one of the best ways: food. The story follows Little Dumpling on an adorable adventure through a restaurant, where through rhyme, he names his feelings, describes how they show up in his body, and in return, reminds your child to notice their own emotions and seek a safe adult to share their experience and receive support.

Follow them on Facebook or Instagram to learn more about the book and how you can support them in the process.

Check out this video if you want to learn more: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/congeeclubkids/how-are-you-feeling-little-dumpling-book-launch?fbclid=IwAR0AWeetdnYlSWqt1nAsuwk83Weq-5DgQ9FLXM72ru3m5NoNrOy_dmd0PkA

10/25/2022

Join OASIS today, October 25th, from 7:00-8:00 pm in George Wilson Hall for a discussion surrounding the Russian and Ukrainian conflict! Feel free to invite your friends; everyone is welcome!