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Alum Career Convo: DC Defense Contractor

Join NPTS alumni Alex Chau and Steve Anderle as they discuss their careers working as defense contractors supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. Alex, NPTS ‘18, works for Barbaricum and Steve, NPTS ‘12, works for Anser.

Alex supports the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Threat Reduction and Arms Control, as a Program Advisor for the Radiological and Nuclear Defense Capabilities Development Portfolio.

Virtual MIIS

Closed 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

Cours de Français

Our peer, Thomas Richards, will be offering Beginner/Intermediate level French courses bi-weekly, beginning October 2! Join for lessons exploring vocabulary, grammar and Francophone history and culture.

Simoneau House Classroom

Closed to the Public

Cours de Français

Our peer, Thomas Richards, will be offering Beginner/Intermediate level French courses bi-weekly, beginning October 2! Join for lessons exploring vocabulary, grammar and Francophone history and culture.

Simoneau House Classroom

Closed to the Public

Cours de Français

Our peer, Thomas Richards, will be offering Beginner/Intermediate level French courses bi-weekly, beginning October 2! Join for lessons exploring vocabulary, grammar and Francophone history and culture.

Simoneau House Classroom

Closed to the Public

Cours de Français

Our peer, Thomas Richards, will be offering Beginner/Intermediate level French courses bi-weekly, beginning October 2! Join for lessons exploring vocabulary, grammar and Francophone history and culture.

Simoneau House Classroom

Closed to the Public

Cours de Français

Our peer, Thomas Richards, will be offering Beginner/Intermediate level French courses bi-weekly, beginning October 2! Join for lessons exploring vocabulary, grammar and Francophone history and culture.

Simoneau House Classroom

Closed to the Public
You're invited to a Campus Community Sweet Encore Lunch
Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for a mid-semester gathering with music, treats, and community fun.
Enjoy a live performance by the 
MIIS Classical Music Club from 12:00–12:15 PM.
Cupcakes, beverages, and raffle prizes provided!
Bring or buy your lunch from Ardent Culinaire —
enjoy a 20% discount during this event.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Samson Student Center
RSVP by 10/13 to https://forms.gle/2PjunH8KhVns7j829
Ho…

Campus Community Sweet Encore Lunch

Campuswide Community Sweet Encore Lunchtime Gathering!

Join us for a casual lunchtime gathering featuring a  musical performance by the MIIS Classical Music Club! Reconnect with students, faculty, and staff, enjoy classical music performances, raffle, and cupcakes as we build a strong campus community together.

Bring or buy your lunch—cupcakes and drinks are on us! Samson Cafe will be offering a 20% discount for purchases made during the event.

Samson Center Dining Room

Closed to the Public