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. The dates for Autumn 2026 are:

• September 21: Town Hall with Director Mitch Lerner
• October 8: Meet our Mershon Center Postdocs
• October 26: The Iran Conflict: Impact and Consequences
• November 2: U.S.-Russian Relations, Past and Present

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.