Dr. Ghada Talhami - League of Women Voters of LF/LB Presentation
Membership Soiree on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, at 7:00 pm. Highlighting the evening is Professor Ghada Talhami, who is speaking about The Arab Spring Through the Eyes of Women. The event is open to League members and guests.Jane Partridge, President of the LF/LB League of Women Voters, is delighted to be able to introduce Dr. Talhami to the gathering. Partridge has heard Dr. Talhami speak a number of times and finds the professor's knowledge and perspective fascinating. Her audiences are not disappointed, Partridge affirms.
Dr. Talhami is emeritus professor, Department of Politics, at Lake Forest College. She has written extensively and lectured at numerous academic institutions in the US and abroad. Dr. Talhami has been a frequent speaker at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and a repeated guest on Chicago Tonight, as well as other radio and television programs. She has won many awards during her distinguished career.
During the evening, guests also will learn about the League and its upcoming plans for the year. Both men and women are invited to join. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy thorough education and advocacy.