Events

Michael Rohd will be visiting Middlebury January 8th and 9th to work with students participating in Conflict Transformation Skills classes and the Beyond the Page program. 

In 1999, Michael co-founded Sojourn Theatre and served as artistic director for 20 years, co-creating, writing & directing nearly 30 devised, often site-specific and participatory theatre works. These include Cities on a Hill, 7 Great Loves, Witness Our Schools, GOOD, One Day, BUILT, The Race and How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes.

Honoring of Indigenous People & Film Screening of “The Eternal Song”
Panel Discussion, Traditional Native Food Reception, Film Screening & Discussion
Friday, November 21^st, 2025
5:00pm to 9:00pm Pacific Time
Irvine Auditorium
Middlebury Institute of International Studies
499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Free, open to the public, registration required

REGISTER HERE:  THE ETERNAL SONG via Kinema

Join us for a panel discussion about the impactful roles that nonprofit organizations play in social change efforts throughout Monterey County, followed by small group discussions with the panelists about community-based initiatives and career opportunities in the robust nonprofit network in our region!

Part of our “Social Change Series” for academic year 2025- 2026 

Join us for a conversation, book signing, and reception with alumnus Michael Shaikh. “From the Andes to Afghanistan: Conflict, Cuisine, and Change”.

5:30-6:30 PM - Program moderated by Dr. Netta Avineri, Conflict Transformation Collaborative Executive Director
6:30-7:15 PM - Book signing and reception with tastings inspired by Michael’s book “The Last Sweet Bite” (Books available for purchase) 

Free event open to the community. Register at go.miis.edu/MichaelShaikh

On behalf of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS), I am delighted to invite you and your school to join an upcoming online Speaker Series event hosted by the Critical Issues Forum (CIF). The event will be held via Zoom on Friday, October 24, 4:00 PM PDT / Saturday, October 25, 8:00 AM JST.

The Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs program on Security and Global Affairs presents David Cortright and “Protest and Policy.”

Interested in applying for a Conflict Transformation research grant? Join the CT Collaborative for more information about the application process, what’s new for 2026, and guidance for aligning your project goals with CT strategic foci and learning goals.

Open to all full-time faculty and research staff at the College and Institute.

RSVP here

Come by Bowker Barn to grab some tasty treats, awesome giveaways and information about CT and our partners! Learn more about courses, experiences, study abroad opportunities and faculty research grants. 

Interested in applying for a Conflict Transformation research grant? Join the CT Collaborative for more information about the application process, what’s new for 2026, and guidance for aligning your project goals with CT strategic foci and learning goals.

Open to all full-time faculty and research staff at the College and Institute.

RSVP here

Come by Axinn Winter Garden to help us create art tiles that celebrate and commemorate the National Day of Peace. We’ll supply the snacks and supplies, you bring your creativity! Selected tiles will be installed in the Conflict Transformation Collaborative offices at Bowker Barn. 

Interested in a free lunch? The opportunity to learn more about conflict transformation skills that can be applied to many aspects of your work and personal life? We asked some of our friends to help us share and discuss their CT knowledge. We will grab some food, listen for 15 minutes, then practice and share!

Register here