College of DuPage hosts 'A New Day One' featuring Rodney Walker Feb. 21

The College of DuPage will host "A New Day One" featuring author, entrepreneur and entrepreneurship advocate Rodney Walker from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, in the Student Resource Center, Room 2000, on the College's Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd.

This event, sponsored by the college's Business and Technology division, is free and open to the public.

During his talk, the Chicago native will share details about overcoming obstacles in his journey from foster care and academic struggles to becoming a graduate from Yale University and successful entrepreneur.

The author of "A New Day One: Trauma, Grace and a Young Man's Journey from Foster Care to Yale," Walker earned a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College and a master's degree from Yale University. He is the founder of Forever Life Productions and travels both nationally and internationally, speaking at public schools, corporations and conferences about the importance of education, entrepreneurship, mentoring at-risk youth and corporate philanthropy for non-profit organizations. In addition, he has been a speaker at TEDxYale, served as a keynote speaker in Monaco, France, for Ernst and Young and has delivered a keynote at the White House on the importance of financial literacy for urban youth.

For more information about this event, please contact Business Program Support Specialist Bev Carlson at carlsonb@cod.edu or (630) 942-2140.

Always aware of the current and emerging trends in business, industry and computer technology, the Business and Technology Division at College of DuPage offers a variety of programs that prepare students with the skills necessary for immediate success in the job market and with a solid academic base for continuing their education at a degree granting institution. Visit www.cod.edu for more information.