Campaign Cabinet Profile: Bill Whitelaw
July 26th, 2011
Bill Whitelaw, President and CEO of JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group, shares why he became involved with the New Science Centre 2011 Project. “The New Science Centre is a foundational piece of Alberta’s future. A half century from now we will be able to look at our knowledge leaders and know that the New Science Centre had [...]
Campaign Update: July
July 26th, 2011
Do you remember that moment when your first science centre visit shifted your view of the world? Did it ignite curiosity about engineering and the sciences that shaped the path for your career today? Did it spark a passion for creation and exploration? Did it fuel a love for the arts and play? A contribution [...]
New Science Centre Opening Date Announced!
June 23rd, 2011
We are delighted to announce that the public opening of the New Science Centre will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 220 St. Georges Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta at 10:00 a.m. “The announcement of the opening of the New Science Centre is a moment of celebration for all Southern Albertans, and we are [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile
June 23rd, 2011
Darcy Cuthill, VP of Marketing and Strategy for Concord Well Servicing, shares why she became involved with the New Science Centre 2011 Project. “Science education runs deep in our family. I was born into a family that places an extremely high value on education. My mother was for a short while a high school teacher [...]
Campaign Update: June
June 23rd, 2011
Every gift helps. As most of you already know, $160 million is required to design, build and open our new facility. Thanks in no small part to the municipal government of Calgary, the Province of Alberta, the Federal Government of Canada and the many private and corporate donations from Calgarians and other generous supporters from [...]
Today, TELUS World of Science – Calgary is proud to announce one of the largest donations to date to the New Science Centre 2011 Project. The Petro Group of Companies has generously given $5 million to the Energy & Innovation gallery in the New Science Centre.
Capital Campaign Update: May
May 26th, 2011
$160 million is required to design, build and open our new facility. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our major supporters, sponsors, Calgary and its surrounding communities over $151 million has now been raised, including in excess of $30 million from over 125 corporate and individual donors. Together, we are building a legacy for this [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Rod Sousa
April 21st, 2011
Campaign Cabinet member Rod Sousa, Managing Director and Head, TD Energy Advisors, Global Energy & Power Group, TD Securities Inc, explains why he has chosen to participate in the development of the New Science Centre: “I was looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in Calgary, and while there is no shortage of [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Art Froelich
April 21st, 2011
Campaign Cabinet member Art Froelich, Strategic Advisor to AdFarm, offers insight into his decision to be involved with the Capital Campaign for the New Science Centre 2011 Project. “Raising a young family in Calgary after our move from Saskatchewan in 1988, TELUS World of Science was an important destination for us. Coming from the world [...]
Capital Campaign Update: April
April 21st, 2011
Thank you to everyone involved in the New Science Centre 2011 Project! We are now at 94% of our goal and closing in fast on reaching our target of $160 million. With the opening in the Fall of this year, the New Science Centre capital campaign is shifting its focus to include the engagement of [...]