2024 - Elgin Community College Hosts Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event on October 15

Elgin Community College will host a Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series event titled “From Polls to Policy: The Global Impact of U.S. Elections” on Tuesday, October 15, from 1 to 2:30 pm. This series is sponsored by the ECC Global/International Studies Taskforce (GIST). This virtual event is free and open to the public, and people can join via Zoom.

The presentation will explore how U.S. elections have a profound global impact, shaping international relations and global power dynamics. Ribhi Salhi, PhD, a political science faculty member at Harper College, will lead the discussion.

After the discussion, Salhi will address questions regarding the November 2024 election.

“The goal of the Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series is dedicated to examining global issues, trends, and concerns through thoughtful presentation and conversation,” said Lauren Nehlsen, PhD, associate dean of recruitment and outreach services and global engagement. “‘From Polls to Policy’ was chosen to shed light on how outcomes of U.S. elections resonate far beyond national borders, shaping global policies, economies, and diplomatic relationships. By attending, community members, students, and faculty will have a chance to gain deeper insights into how these elections shape the future – not just for Americans, but for the global community we’re all a part of.”

The Bill Pelz Global Speaker Series was named in memory of the late William Pelz, PhD, who taught history and political science at ECC for more than 19 years. For more information on the event, contact Lauren Nehlsen at 847-214-7809 or lnehlsen@elgin.edu.