Campaign Cabinet Member: Harley Winger
March 23rd, 2011
In his own words, Campaign Cabinet member Harley Winger, Senior Partner with Burstall Winger LLP tells us about his commitment to the New Science Centre 2011 Project. “I was excited by the opportunity to assist in this worthwhile community project when Campaign Cabinet Co-Chair Dave Fitzpatrick first contacted me, requesting that I consider joining the [...]
Media Partner Profile
March 23rd, 2011
TELUS World of Science – Calgary is grateful to our fantastic media partners. The group of partners, led by Global Calgary also includes the Calgary Herald, Corus Entertainment and Pattison Outdoor. “Not only has this group been phenomenal to work with as we prepare for the opening of the New Science Centre, but, each partner [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Lorraine Moore
February 22nd, 2011
Lorraine Moore, Director, Project Management and & Office Info Systems, TransCanada Corporation, shares with us why she chose to become involved with the New Science Centre 2011 Project. “The new facility is much needed in Calgary. We are a dynamic and growing city with a can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit. We are recognized as leaders [...]
Donor Profile: Gibson Energy
February 22nd, 2011
TELUS World of Science is pleased to announce another New Science Centre 2011 Project sponsor! Recently, Gibson Energy came on board as sponsor of the Prototype Lab in the New Science Centre. Gibson Energy President Stew Hanlon says “As has been the case for the 50 plus years we’ve been in business, Gibson feels that [...]
Donor Profile: Mr. & Mrs. DeBoni
January 25th, 2011
Walt and Irene DeBoni recently gave very generously to the New Science Centre 2011 Project. Mr. & Mrs. DeBoni gave a gift of $500,000 because they feel that science centres help to illustrate the importance of science in our lives, to answer questions and to foster creativity and imagination in both adults and children. They [...]
Community Partner Profile: Alloy Restaurant
January 25th, 2011
In September 2010, Alloy Restaurant began hosting a monthly Dinner Series, as a way of supporting local not-for-profits. The New Science Centre 2011 Project was the beneficiary of the October 2010 dinner – a sold out evening featuring great food and wine. Alloy co-owner Uri Heilik says that it was important for him to offer [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Bill Mooney
January 25th, 2011
Mr. Bill Mooney is the President & CEO of Polaris Geophysical, and an active member of the New Science Centre Capital Campaign Cabinet. Bill chose to become involved with the Project because “I love science centres! Especially where you can play with different exhibits and experiment! The original TELUS World of Science was great in [...]
Cisco Canada
January 25th, 2011
Since early 2010, Cisco Canada has been an active and valued partner of the New Science Centre 2011 Project, assisting with high-level network design, and long-term, high-level sustainable technology solutions. According to Clint Neusitzer, Enterprise Account Manager with Cisco, the New Science Centre 2011 Project embodies what his organization is working towards to grow their [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Mr. A.C. (Al) Schreiner
December 22nd, 2010
Recently, Mr. A.C. (Al) Schreiner took the time to tell us why he chose to become involved with the New Science Centre 2011 Project’s Campaign Cabinet. “I chose to become involved with the New Science Centre Campaign Cabinet for two reasons; one, I think it is a good project for Calgary and southern Alberta as [...]
Campaign Cabinet Profile: Mr. Gordon Brown
December 22nd, 2010
Recently, Mr. Gordon Brown Q.C., retired partner, Bennett Jones LLP, took the time to tell us why he chose to become involved with the New Science Centre 2011 Project’s Campaign Cabinet. “I decided to become involved with the New Science Centre Campaign Cabinet because the world is becoming increasingly reliant upon science. The New Science [...]