For those lucky enough to be in the Berkely area: -=-=-=-=-
The UC Berkeley School of Information and the Institute of International Studies invite you to a special lecture with Michael Geist - "Digital Advocacy" Wednesday, October 22nd 4:00pm 202 South Hall, UC Berkeley University of Ottawa law professor and copyright expert Michael Geist discusses how Web 2.0 tools are being used as highly effective advocacy tools to influence governments, companies, and communities. Geist will focus on how he used Facebook and other social media to connect with tens of thousands of Canadians opposed to the government's anticipated copyright legislation, and helped convince federal officials to withdraw the proposed law. Hope to see you there, Matt -- Matt Fratus Associate Director of External Relations School of Information University of California, Berkeley
