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MONTEREY, Calif. - September 26, 2008 - The Monterey Institute of International Studies is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for their student-led community garden at 426 Van Buren Street on Friday, October 3, 2008 from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Led by the student organization, "Our Green Thumb", the garden aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn and practice sustainable gardening techniques while providing fresh fruits and vegetables to the MIIS community. The ceremony will commence with Clara Yu, President of MIIS, presenting the garden. A champagne reception will follow in the courtyard of the Holland Center located at 442 ½ Van Buren Street.

WHO: Monterey Institute of International Studies

WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for "Our Green Thumb" Community Garden

WHERE: Monterey Institute of International Studies
426 Van Buren Street (In the vacant lot next to building.)
Monterey, CA 93940

WHEN: Friday, October 3, 2008
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

COST: This event is FREE and open to the public.

EVENT INFO: For more information on "Our Green Thumb" or to donate gardening tools, please email maggie.peters@miis.edu.

MEDIA INQUIRIES: Shelley Gesicki
Armanasco Public Relations, Inc.
Tel: 831.372.2259
sgesicki@armanasco.com

### About the Monterey Institute of International Studies
The Monterey Institute of International Studies, an affiliate of Middlebury College, is a private graduate institution located in Monterey, CA. It is at the forefront of international professional education, preparing students for global careers in the private, public, nonprofit, and educational sectors. The Institute also offers graduate degrees in translation and interpretation, international policy studies, international trade policy, international environmental policy, business administration, and language teaching. The Institute's approximately 800 students come from nearly 70 countries.