PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle will host Gary Marx, internationally renowned speaker and the founder and president of the Virginia-based Center for Public Outreach, as the next speaker in its 2011-12 University Distinguished Lecturer Series. Marx has spoken in all 50 states and on six continents, constantly urging education institutions, other organizations and individuals to stay ahead of the curve as they think and plan for the future and prepare tomorrow’s leaders. He will deliver his talk “Emerging and Persistent Trends That Will Profoundly Impact Education and Our Future” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, in the Campus Center.
Marx’s best-selling books include “Sixteen Trends…Their Profound Impact on Our Future” and “Future-Focused Leadership…Preparing Schools, Students, and Communities for Tomorrow’s Realities.” During his talk, he will provide a sweeping look at emerging trends in society — from “the old beginning to outnumber the young in the developed world” to “preparing young people for jobs and careers that may not currently exist” — and discuss the massive implications these persistent trends will have for all of us and our future.
“We need to understand the political, economic, social, technological, demographic, environmental and other forces impacting our society if we hope to prepare our students and our organizations for a fast-changing world,” Marx stated. “Staying in touch and constantly creating a future is a distinguishing mark of outstanding educators and all other leaders in society.”
Also during his visit, Marx will speak to several community groups, including local school administrators and the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club.
The public is invited to attend this free talk as well as a reception in Marx’s honor at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the University’s Community and Media Relations Office at 768-9452.
