Diplomat/author to speak at IVCC

Illinois Valley Community College alumnus, former U.S. diplomat, and author Gordon Duguid will headline a book talk and career discussion at 1 p.m. April 2 in IVCC’s Jacobs Library Active Learning Space.

The activity is free and open to the public.

Duguid is a visiting professor in Diplomacy and International Relations at Illinois State University in Normal and the author of “Counter Narrative,” a political thriller. He served as a U.S. diplomat for more than 30 years.

The presentation is titled “Pages and Passports: Adventures of an Author and Foreign Service Officer.” Copies of his book will be available for purchase.

Duguid will also address international education students and meet with IVCC administrators. His visit is sponsored by the IVCC Foundation and Alumni Association.