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 Best-selling author, business executive and Trent alumnus Don Tapscottpresents Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Business and the WorldWednesday, February 25, 2009 7:30 p.m. A specialist in business strategy, organizational transformation and the role of technology in business and society, Don Tapscott will speak about his most recent book and how the Net Generation is reshaping the form and functions of school, work, and even democracy. This event is free and open to the public. The Trent University Bookstore will be selling copies of Don Tapscott's Grown Up Digital at the event for the book signing. "No one knows the digital generation and its impact on society better than Don Tapscott." "Grown Up Digital is the first guide to the land of the Net Generation that should be read both by visitors and residents alike." "Grown Up Digital is a must read for baby boomers and virtually anyone else born before 1977." "A fascinating look at how young people are transforming our culture." ******* The Don Tapscott and Ana Lopes Business and Society Lecture fund was established to support a lecture once a year to bring prominent speakers to the Trent University community to address issues of values and ethics as they pertain to business and society. The first lecture, in 2003 featured Don Tapscott who spoke on Integrity and Trust in a Transparent World, based on his latest book The Naked Corporation. In 2007, Dr. David Suzuki, in his talk entitled “The Challenge of the 21st Century: Finding Our Place in the World”, spoke about the deep environmental crisis the planet is facing and how all the world’s resources are needed now to correct this situation. Don Tapscott is an international authority on the application of technology in business, a consultant to some of the world's largest corporations, author of nine books and speaker on business strategy and organizational transformation. Don is a graduate of Trent University and chaired Trent's successful 1996-2001 Beyond our Walls campaign, which raised $17.2 million. Ana Lopes is a former member of Trent's Board of Governors. She founded Saralex Communications in 1995. |