Dining In

One of the many Strategic Studies traditions borrowed from the military is the Dining In. It is typically a formal dinner used to build camaraderie among the soldiers, welcome the new officers and bid farewell to the departing. The atmosphere is jovial, many toasts are mandatory, and bad behavior is punished (and good, rewarded) with frequent trips to the grog bowl. (For more on the history of the dining in, please click here or here.)

Since the occasion is festive, good-natured teasing is expected. As you can see below, my friend Steve and I decided to attend the event dressed up as our professor. Unfortunately, the disguises made us look more like Groucho Marx, but it was still funny.