Join us for a conversation, book signing, and reception with 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)

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.

Free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
Register here: https://go.miis.edu/MichaelShaikh