Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Central Kane County, Naperville, and Roselle/Bloomingdale continue their Civic Awareness Series on Thursday, May 11, at 7 pm.  

Americans are disinclined to see themselves as others see them, which limits what the U.S. can accomplish in international affairs. This program will explore American “exceptionalism” and the notion that only Americans have a keen insight into global problems and solutions. Our speaker will also discuss how the hyperpartisanship in America’s political landscape affects global perceptions. Be prepared for a thought-provoking evening that challenges conventional thinking and encourages ideas without borders!

The League of Women Voters will be hosting Dr. Richard Farkas for this month’s Civic Awareness Series. He has been teaching at DePaul for over 40 years. He holds an honorary degree from Corvinus University and has lectured in Russia, Poland, Hungary, and Croatia. His research compares strategies for political and economic development in post-Communist and post-conflict countries. Professor Farkas has consulted for some of the largest corporations in the U.S. and has appeared frequently on U.S. and international media.

Questions about the event? Contact ccorrigan@cantigny.org.

The program is offered as a hybrid. You will need to register for both in-person and zoom. To register in person, you will need to make a login account on the Cantigny site.  You will use this account for all Civic Awareness tickets in the future.

You can submit your questions to ccorrigan@fdmuseum.org or blaimins@gmail.com.  Please use the Q&A button located on the bottom of the Zoom screen when asking questions during the event.

Are you a teacher? Illinois teachers can earn 1.5 PD credits for watching the presentation and filling out a short PD activity.