Kathryn Wasserman Davis Collaborative in Conflict Transformation KWD COLLABORATIVE IN CONFLICT TRANSFORM.

The Role of Nonprofits in Social Change

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 

McCone Irvine Auditorium

Open to the Public
Eternal song flyer

Honoring of Indigenous People & Film Screening of "The Eternal Song"

Honoring of Indigenous People & Film Screening of “The Eternal Song”
Panel Discussion, Traditional Native Food Reception, Film Screening & Discussion
Friday, November 21st, 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

McCone Irvine Auditorium

Open to the Public
Critical Issues Forum (nuclear disarmament education project at CNS) is hosting a speaker series event titled Voices for a Nuclear Weapon Free World: Youth in Action on October 24, via zoom. The event start at 4 pm PDT. You can register using the QR code.

Voices for a Nuclear Weapon-Free World: Youth in Action

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.

Virtual MIIS

Open to the Public
Invitation to a Conversation with alumnus Michael Shaikh. From the Andes to Afghanistan: Conflict, Cuisine, and Change. 
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 5:30 - 6:30PM Program moderated by Dr. Netta Avineri, Conflict Transformation Collaborative Executive Director
6:30 - 7:15PM Book signing and reception with tastings inspired by the book (Books available for purchase).
Location: McCone building, Irvine Auditorium, 499 Pierce Street, Monterey, CA
Register at go.miis.edu/MichaelShaikh
Middlebury Institu…

A Conversation and Book Signing with Michael Shaikh

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

McCone Irvine Auditorium

Open to the Public
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Conflict Transformation Collaborative Research Grant Information Session

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

Davis Family Library Center for Teaching, Learning and Research

Closed to the Public
Conflict Transformation Collaborative Research Grants Information Session Flyer. This event will take place on Thursday October 9th from 12:15-1:30 PM PST. It will be in Morse B104 or on Zoom. Lunch is provided. RSVP Deadline is September 26th.

CTC Research Grants Info Session

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

Morse B104

Closed to the Public

Art & Peace

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. 

Axinn Center Winter Garden

Closed to the Public