Bertelsmann Foundation And AOL Time Warner Foundation To Host 21st Century Literacy Summit In Berlin March 7-8.Business Editors GUTERSLOH, Germany & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2002 German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Time Warner Chairman Steve Case Steve Case (born August 21, 1958) is a businessman best known as the co-founder and former chief executive officer and chairman of America Online (AOL). He reached his highest profile when he played an instrumental role in AOL's merger with Time Warner in 2000. and Bertelsmann Foundation Vice Chairman Gerd Schulte-Hillen to Address Conference Speakers Include Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Madeleine (măd`əlĭn, Fr. mädlĕn`) [Fr.,=Magdalen, i.e., Mary Magdalen], large church of Paris, in the Place de la Madeleine. It was originally planned by J. A. Albright, European Commission European Commission, branch of the governing body of the European Union (EU) invested with executive and some legislative powers. Located in Brussels, Belgium, it was founded in 1967 when the three treaty organizations comprising what was then the European Community Members Erkii Liikanen and Viviane Reding Viviane Reding (born 27 April 1951 in Esch-sur-Alzette) is a Luxembourg politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Information Society and Media. Before starting a professional career as a journalist for the leading newspaper in Luxembourg, the and New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Board of Education Chancellor Harold O. Levy Harold O. Levy is a former Chancellor of New York City's public schools, serving under Mayor Rudy Giuliani from 2000 to 2002. He currently resides with his wife and two children in New York City. The Bertelsmann Foundation The Bertelsmann Foundation (German: Bertelsmann Stiftung) is the largest[1] private operating non-profit foundation in Germany, created in 1977 by Reinhard Mohn of the Bertelsmann and Mohn families (the Bertelsmann family being the founders of the Bertelsmann and the AOL Time Warner Foundation today announced they will host the 21st Century Literacy Summit in Berlin on 7 and 8 March. The challenges of the digital age and its implications for a new literacy in all areas of society will be examined at the jointly hosted conference at the axica Congress Center. The aim for the summit is to explore the meaning of literacy in the Information Age and how it can be integrated into public policy, education systems and the commercial environment. A White Paper with practical applications on developing new literacy in each of these areas will be presented at the conference. Keynote speakers, including German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, AOL Time Warner Chairman Steve Case and Bertelsmann Foundation Vice Chairman Gerd Schulte-Hillen, will explore how new and future technologies will change the way we work, learn and interact. European and U.S. leaders in academia, technology, business and government will examine current efforts taking place to meet this challenge through education and training. Featured speakers at the conference will include Madeleine Albright Madeleine Korbel Albright (born May 15 1937) was the first woman to become United States Secretary of State. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton on December 5 1996 and was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate 99-0. She was sworn in on January 23 1997. , former U.S. Secretary of State and founder of The Albright Group LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , a global strategy firm; European Commission Members Viviane Reding, Director General of Education and Culture, and Erkki Liikanen Erkki Liikanen (born September 19, 1950, Mikkeli) has been Governor of the Bank of Finland since 12 July 2004. He is also Member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (2004– ) and Governor of the International Monetary Fund for Finland (2004– ). , Director General of Enterprise and Information Society; and Harold O. Levy, Chancellor, New York City Board of Education. Keynote and panel presentations will be supported by an international research study undertaken by the two foundations. At the conclusion of the conference, Kathy Bushkin, President, AOL Time Warner Foundation, and Ingrid Hamm, Head, Media Division, Bertelsmann Foundation, will report on key recommendations and discuss the White Paper. The latest schedule and complete list of speakers is accessible at the conference Website at http://www.21stcenturyliteracy.org or AOL Keyword: 21st Century Literacy Summit. Gerd Schulte-Hillen, Vice-Chairman, Executive Committee of the Board, Bertelsmann Foundation, said: "Society in the 21st Century is undergoing rapid change as it shifts to a knowledge-based society. As the amount of information available continues to increase, the skills needed to access and process this information will need to keep pace. It is critically important to identify, develop and promote a 'new literacy' for the new century so that the broadest segment of the population can take full advantage of this transition." Steve Case, Chairman, AOL Time Warner Inc., and Chairman, AOL Time Warner Foundation, said: "Both of our foundations see extraordinary opportunities for the Internet and media to improve our society on many different levels. Therefore, we have put a special emphasis on ensuring that all people acquire the skills that are necessary to successfully face the challenges of our digital age. We hope that the 21st Century Literacy Summit will be an important step in bringing the international community together to develop an effective roadmap towards reaching these goals." The 21st Century Literacy Summit represents the first in a series of newly established `transatlantic dialogues' organized by the Bertelsmann Foundation and the AOL Time Warner Foundation to identify and examine the impact and implications of the Information Age on modern society. Notes to Editors 1. For the most up-to-date program please visit http://www.21stcenturyliteracy.org. or AOL Keyword: 21st Century Literacy Summit. 2. "21st Century Literacy" as used here encompasses the use of information technology and the Internet in all areas of modern society, including education, business and public policy. "New literacy" includes the ability to use new technology, to critically assess and understand content, to creatively leverage digital media and to help shape social communication and interaction. Although new technologies have already transformed the way we work, learn and interact, future technologies in this century will be a force for even greater change in these areas. 3. About the Bertelsmann Foundation The Bertelsmann Foundation aims to examine societal so·ci·e·tal adj. Of or relating to the structure, organization, or functioning of society. so·ci  e·tal·ly adv.Adj. problems, develop effective solutions with scientific experts and practitioners, and implement these models in select areas of society. The Bertelsmann Foundation defines itself as an operating foundation working conceptually, formulating and initiating its own projects and managing their practical implementation. In doing so, the Bertelsmann Foundation cooperates closely with partners in scientific, state and private institutions. The Bertelsmann Foundation continues the traditional socio-political, cultural and social commitment of the founding Bertelsmann and Mohn families and was also designed to ensure the continuity of the Company. To this end, Reinhard Mohn Reinhard Mohn (born June 29 1921 in Gütersloh, Germany). Retired from media conglomerate Bertelsmann which his family owns. He received an honorary doctor from the University of Münster. Founder of the Círculo de Lectores (Reading Club) in Spain in 1962. transferred the majority of his capital shares in Bertelsmann AG Bertelsmann AG German media company. Beginning as a religious printer and publisher in 1835, the company grew steadily over the next century. Though virtually destroyed by Allied bombing in 1945, it recovered quickly after World War II. - without voting rights Voting rights The right to vote on matters that are put to a vote of security holders. For example the right to vote for directors. voting rights The type of voting and the amount of control held by the owners of a class of stock. - to the Bertelsmann Foundation. In the 2000/2001 fiscal year, the Foundation budget exceeded Euro 54 million. The Foundation currently employs 280 people who are active in some 180 projects. 4. About the AOL Time Warner Foundation The AOL Time Warner Foundation seeks to use the power of media, communications and information technology to serve the public interest and strengthen society. The Foundation engages the full range of AOL Time Warner's unique resources to build innovative and sustainable programs in four priority areas: Equipping e·quip tr.v. e·quipped, e·quip·ping, e·quips 1. a. To supply with necessities such as tools or provisions. b. Kids for the 21st Century; Extending Internet Benefits to All; Engaging Communities in the Arts; and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. The AOL Time Warner Foundation was founded on January 12, 2001, the day the Company was established through the merger of AOL and Time Warner. The Foundation Board is chaired by Steve Case, Chairman of AOL Time Warner, and includes representatives from each of the Company's business divisions. For more information, please visit the AOL Time Warner Foundation Website at http://www.aoltwfoundation.org. |
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