College of DuPage Economic Forum with Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Charles Evans

You are invited to attend an exciting public event as the College of DuPage welcomes Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President and CEO Charles Evans to its main campus in Glen Ellyn on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. 

The U.S. is facing many economic challenges in 2022 and beyond. Evans will offer hisper spective on the economy, inflation, employment, and much more. An audience Q& A will follow. 

Join us for this exciting free event on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! economicforumcod.eventbrite.com

Evans is a member of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The FOMC reviews economic and financial conditions and determines the appropriate stance on monetary policy and interest rates.

Evans has served as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank ofChicago since 2007. Before becoming president, he served as director of research and senior vice president, supervising the Bank’s research on monetary policy, banking, financial markets, and regional economic conditions. His research has focused on measuring the effects of monetary policy on U.S.economic activity, inflation, and financial market prices.

Evans is active in the civic community. He is a trustee at Rush University MedicalCenter, a director of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, a member of the Economic Club of Chicago board of directors, and a member of the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and Civic Consulting Alliance Board. He has taught at the University of Chicago, the University of Michigan, and the University of South Carolina. He received a bachelor’s degree from theUniversity of Virginia and a doctorate in economics from Carnegie-MellonUniversity in Pittsburgh.

We welcome you to this important event on Sept. 8!