The Greek Legacy and the American Experiment at 250

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: UIC Dorin Forum, Rooms D-E
Ticket: Free. Registration required.

Join us for a timely conversation on democracy’s origins, the alliances that sustain it, and what comes next. Featuring Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis in conversation with Professor Nicholas Doumanis, the event will explore how democracy has evolved over the past 250 years, the role of international partnerships in safeguarding democratic institutions, and the choices that will shape the next chapter.

About Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis
Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis is the Ambassador of Greece to the United States. Born in Volos, Greece, he holds a law degree from the University of Athens and an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge. A career diplomat, he has served as Ambassador of Greece to France and previously to the United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, and held senior roles in Rome and at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including work on EU external relations and human rights. He has been recognized with national and international honors including Grand Commander of the Order of the Phoenix (Hellenic Republic), the Order of Civil Merit (Spain), and the Order of Zayed II (UAE).

About Nicholas Doumanis, Professor and Illinois Chair in Hellenic Studies
Nicholas Doumanis is Professor and Illinois Chair in Hellenic Studies. His work spans world history, modern Europe, and the Mediterranean, with a focus on Greece and the Greek diaspora.

Co-Hosts

• The Greek Consulate General in Chicago
• UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Foundation for Hellenic Studies
• Chicago Sister Cities International (Athens Committee)

Free event. Registration is required.

Parking
Paid parking is available at either the Halsted/Taylor Parking Structure (760 W Taylor) or the 701 W Maxwell St garage.