Samson Center Dining Room

453 Van Buren Street
Monterey, CA 93940
United States

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One World Gala

Sponsored by:
MIIS- Student Affairs

The One World Gala is coming! Join us Saturday, April 25 at 7PM at the Samson Center for a multicultural celebration! Formal attire | Cultural dress celebrated | Come in color!

Tickets on sale SOON! Want to volunteer? Reply or sign up here: https://forms.gle/vkhYq1AWXYwG6WHm9 

Samson Center Dining Room

Closed to the Public
Join us for a MIIS happy hour
Friday, April 10, 2026
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Samson Student Center
453 Van Buren St., Monterey
We’re welcoming local alumni back to campus to reconnect with students, alumni, faculty, and staff alongside Environmental Policy alumni celebrating the 
30-Year anniversary of the program!
Enjoy live music from The Commission!, 
a Central Coast indie-rock band featuring a current MIIS student as lead singer. 
Drinks and snacks will be provided. 
Great vibes, music, and company await!
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MIIS Happy Hour

All alumni, staff, faculty, and students are welcome to join! 

We’re welcoming local alumni back to campus to reconnect with students, alumni, faculty, and staff alongside Environmental Policy alumni celebrating the 30-Year anniversary of the program!

Enjoy live music from The Commission!, a Central Coast indie-rock band featuring a current MIIS student as lead singer.

Drinks and snacks will be provided. Great vibes, music, and company await!

RSVP by 4/6 at go.miis.edu/happyhour

Samson Center Dining Room

Closed to the Public
Join the Holi Party, Festival of Colors. 
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12:00PM-1:30PM
Samson Student Center
Come enjoy a joyful afternoon of color, community adn cultual celebration as we welcome the arrival of spring! Lunch will be provided.
RSVP is required to attend this event. RSVP by 2/23.
RSVP link: https://forms.gle/8LrhjTDcSx18KfZ47

Campuswide Lunch Celebrating Holi Festival

Holi is the Festival of Coors, Love, and Spring. Come enjoy a joyful afternoon of color, community, and cultural celebration as we welcome the arrival of spring. A complimentary Indian lunch buffet and fun craft activity will be provided. 

RSVP required by 2/23.

Samson Center Dining Room

Open to the Public
Join us for Campuswide Valentine's Gathering on Thursday, February 12 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM at the Samson Center. Purchase lunch from Samson Cafe and receive 20% off or feel free to bring your own lunch. Enjoy a special musical performance at noon featuring Professor Laura Burian on violin and Bowen Yuan on guzheng! Sponsored by the Institute Committee on Art in Public Places. RSVP by 2/6: https://forms.gle/dfUD85J4BuUaacuM8

Campus Valentine's Celebration

Celebrate love, community, and friendship at our special Valentine’s Day event. Enjoy a special musical performance by Professor Laura Burian on violin and Bowen Yuan on guzheng at noon and indulge in a variety of Valentine’s-themed refreshments (desserts and beverages). Bring your own lunch or purchase from Samson Cafe for a 20% discount during the event. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow students, faculty, and staff, strengthening the bonds that make our community special. Join us to share the spirit of togetherness!

Samson Center Dining Room

Closed to the Public
Join us for a campuswide Mardi Gras Party on Tuesday, February 17 from 12:00PM - 1:30PM at the Samson Center. Bring your lunch or purchase from Samson Cafe and enjoy a 20% discount during the event. Enjoy cakes, beverages, and beads to help us celebrate in true New Orleans style. RSVP by 2/10: https://forms.gle/PMrxHFoD6B4oQBAN9

Campuswide Mardi Gras Party

Join the campus community for a lively Mardi Gras celebration filled with food, fun, and festive spirit!

Bring your lunch or purchase it from Samson Café and enjoy a 20% discount during the event. We’ll also have cakes, beverages, Mardi Gras beads, and live music performed by Samba Legal to help us celebrate in true New Orleans style.

RSVP by 2/10: https://forms.gle/NqDkUk61C1VBWLZR7

Samson Center Dining Room

Closed to the Public