CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 11, 2013) - President Elizabeth Cannon will announce the largest-single donation in the history of the University of Calgary on Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. Premier Alison Redford, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi and the donor will be on hand at the Taylor Family Digital Library to celebrate the launch of the university's new Institute for Teaching and Learning designed to enhance the learning experience for all students and faculty.
| WHAT: | Official announcement for a historic donation to the University of Calgary. |
| WHEN: | Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. |
| WHERE: | Taylor Family Digital Library, 410 University Court NW, free parking available at the Arts Parkade. |
| WHO: | University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon. |
| Kenya-Jade Pinto, Vice-President Academic, Students' Union. | |
| Donors and faculty will also be available to speak to media. |
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