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Monterey, CA 93940
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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…

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

Middlebury Institute alum Michael Shaikh is a writer and human rights investigator who has worked for 20 years in areas marred by political crisis and armed conflict. He has worked at Human Rights Watch, International Crisis Group, the Center for Civilians in Conflict, the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the New York City Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice.

Cosponsored by the Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation, the Gerry Taylor Seminars Endowment Fund, and the Conflict Transformation Collaborative.

Sponsored by:
Vice President's Office - MIIS

Contact Organizer

Linae Ishii-Devine
linae@middlebury.edu
831-647-3502