Mershon Mondays are in-house events for Mershon Center for International Security Studies affiliates and their guests. They are a time and space for faculty and graduate students to share research ideas, stories, opportunities, and challenges in a welcoming atmosphere. Autumn 2026 Mershon Mondays included September 21: Town Hall with Director Mitch Lerner, October 8: Meet the Mershon Center Postdocs, October 26: The Iran Conflict: Impact and Consequences, November 2: U.S.-Russian Relations, Past and Present. 

The dates for Spring 2027 are:

• February 1: TBA

• March 8: The Liberal World Order

   

Mershon Mondays take place in at the Mershon Center in 1039 Derby Hall. Lunch is served from 12:00-12:15pm, and discussion begins at 12:15pm. 

We welcome your suggestions for topics and presenters, and especially encourage active participation from grad students. Registration links will be sent via the Mershon Center in-house listservs.