DLI Foundation - DLIF

10/10/2026

How did the end of the Cold War shape the U.S.-Russia relationship that followed?

Join us Thursday, October 15, for Winning the Cold War, Losing the Peace?, a free online discussion presented by East-West Connections and co-sponsored by the DLI Foundation.

The discussion features:
• Dr. Ivan Kurilla — The Ohio State University
• Dr. Kathleen Collins — University of Minnesota
• Dr. Natalia Krylova — Lehigh University
• Sean Warner RU’88 — Norwich University

Thursday, October 15 | 7:00–8:15 PM Central Time

Online and free with advance registration.

Learn more and register:
https://www.dlifoundation.org/ewc-webinar

The DLI Foundation joins Global Minnesota, The Museum of Russian Art, the Russian Studies Department at Macalester College, and the Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations as co-sponsors.

Opinions expressed by presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the DLI Foundation, the DLI Alumni Association, the Defense Language Institute and Foreign Language Center, the Department of the Army, or the Department of War.

10/07/2026

09/24/2026

It was such a wonderful evening of celebration and togetherness. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this possible.

09/21/2026

We’re excited to welcome alumni and friends from across the country as we gather to celebrate our 85th Anniversary this week. If you're registered, please check your email for the most recent details.

Whether you’re traveling in, driving down the coast, or joining us from nearby, we can’t wait to reconnect and celebrate together in Monterey.

🚕Safe travels. We’ll see you soon!

09/19/2026

Go to https://www.dlifoundation.org/events-regional for more information and to register.

09/18/2026

As we honor the DLI Foundation's long history of connection and legacy, we invite you to support the mission that has carried us through generations.

Your gift strengthens alumni opportunities, keeps our events accessible, preserves our shared history, and supports the Alumni community's future.

🔗https://www.dlifoundation.org/give-85

09/15/2026

Expanded Venue - 85th Anniversary Celebration Reception

Thanks to record alumni attendance, we’ve expanded our Wednesday evening reception to a new location, the Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post #41.
📍 1110 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA
🕖 Wednesday, Sept 23 • 7–9 PM PST

We’ll toast to 85 years of DLI legacy with alumni and friends, enjoy live jazz performed by a local high‑school ensemble, cake and appetizers.
Military dress and business attire are encouraged for this special milestone celebration.

09/14/2026

Alumni and family joining us for the 2026 Alumni Week, we’re excited to offer two tour time options at the Presidio of Monterey Museum on 9/23 (Wednesday morning). This will help keep things moving smoothly. Sign-up by September 20, and pick the time that works best for you!
🔗Link in comments.

09/06/2026

🎉 For alumni and friends registered to attend the 2026 Anniversary Celebration, we'll toast to 85 years at Wednesday night’s Commemoration Reception on the Casa Munras Hotel patio. Military dress and business attire are encouraged for celebratory photos and a festive evening featuring music, signature hors d’oeuvres, and time to reconnect.

As part of the celebration, we’re building a tribute to showcase alumni memories across the decades, and we’d love your help. Share a favorite photo or memory in the comments or send us a DM. Selected submissions will be featured in digital signage and on the reception tables Wednesday night.

Your stories make this celebration meaningful. Help us honor the generations who shaped the DLI Foundation community.

09/04/2026

A great start to Alumni Week, morning golf at beautiful Monterey Pines Golf Course!

Bring your clubs (or rent from the clubhouse) and kick off Alumni Week with a relaxed morning on the course. We’ve held two tee times at Monterey Pines Golf Course, and alumni and friends are welcome to join in for a fun round. Monterey Pines is a beautiful course to enjoy with walkable fairways and great views. A perfect spot to reconnect before the evening’s Anniversary celebration.

To reserve your tee time: Call 831‑656‑2167 and mention “DLI Foundation” when booking. (Tee times are self‑administered through the course.)